Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Oil Price API is operated by Metiri Labs LLC, 4 Reservoir Circle, Canton, MA 02021, USA. For privacy questions or requests, contact [email protected].

1. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us for support.

  • Account Information: Email address, name, and password
  • Usage Data: API requests, timestamps, and usage patterns
  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Communication Data: Messages you send to our support team

Google User Data Disclosure

When you sign in with Google, we access the following information from your Google account:

Data Accessed

  • Email Address: Your Google account email to create and identify your account
  • Name: Your display name for personalization
  • Profile Picture: Your Google profile image for your account avatar

How We Use Google Data

  • Create and authenticate your Oil Price API account
  • Link your Google account to an existing account with the same email
  • Display your name and profile picture in your dashboard
  • Send transactional emails (password resets, billing notifications, usage alerts)

Data Sharing

We do not share, sell, or transfer your Google user data to any third parties except:

  • Our email service provider (Postmark) receives your email for transactional communications
  • Our payment processor (Stripe) may receive your email for billing purposes if you subscribe

Data Storage & Protection

  • Your Google data is stored in our secure PostgreSQL database hosted on DigitalOcean
  • All data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest
  • Access is restricted to authorized personnel only
  • We do not store your Google password or access tokens long-term

Data Retention & Deletion

Your Google data is retained for as long as your account is active. To delete your data:

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve our API services
  • Process transactions and send related information
  • Send technical notices and support messages
  • Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve our service
  • Detect and prevent fraud and abuse
  • Comply with legal obligations

Where privacy law requires a legal basis, we rely on contract performance to provide accounts, API access, billing, and support; legitimate interests to secure the service, prevent abuse, measure product performance, and improve reliability; and consent for optional analytics and session replay where consent is required.

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

  • With service providers who assist us in operating our platform, including DigitalOcean, Stripe, Postmark, Microsoft Clarity, Google Analytics/Ads, PostHog, Crisp, Sentry, and other infrastructure or support providers we use to run the service
  • When required by law or to protect our rights
  • In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
  • With your explicit consent

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication requirements
  • Secure data storage and processing practices

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate data
  • Deletion of your personal information
  • Data portability
  • Objection to processing
  • Withdrawal of consent

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential storage for security, authentication, and service operation. We use optional analytics and session-replay tools only after you make an analytics-consent choice in the banner. If you reject analytics, non-essential analytics and replay vendors remain disabled and you can still use the site. You can also clear your browser local storage to reset the consent choice.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers, including vendor contractual commitments such as standard contractual clauses where applicable.

9. EEA, UK, and Similar Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, or receive a copy of your personal data. You may also withdraw consent for optional analytics where consent is the basis for processing. If you are in the EEA, UK, or a similar jurisdiction, you may have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

10. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [email protected]

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