Privacy Policy — macchinaiq.com

Last Updated: [12/02/2025]

macchinaiq.com (“Website”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.

By using this Website, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect both personal and non-personal information in the following ways:

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

When you interact with the Website, you may voluntarily provide:

Name
Email address
Phone number (optional)
Message content (via contact forms)
Newsletter subscription information
Any information voluntarily submitted through forms or comments

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, certain information is automatically collected:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring website
Pages viewed and time spent on the site
Device information
General location (country/city level)

This data is collected using tools such as:

Google Analytics
Meta Pixel
Cookie tracking
Divi statistics (if enabled)

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

Website functionality
Analytics
Affiliate link tracking
Remarketing and advertising personalization
Improving user experience

You can control cookies in your browser settings or via our cookie consent banner.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

Provide and improve the Website
Communicate with you (e.g., responding to inquiries)
Send newsletters or updates (only if you opt in)
Analyze traffic and user behavior
Prevent fraudulent activity
Personalize your browsing experience
Track affiliate commissions
Improve our content, recommendations, and user experience

3. Affiliate Disclosure

macchinaiq.com participates in various affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to:

Amazon Associates
Equipment suppliers and industrial manufacturers
Other affiliate networks related to machinery and industrial equipment

Clicking an affiliate link may place a cookie on your device to track sales and commissions.
This does not increase your cost in any way.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share information with:

4.1 Service Providers

Including but not limited to:

Web hosting (e.g., SiteGround, Bluehost, etc.)
Email newsletter services (e.g., MailChimp, Brevo)
Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Meta Pixel)
Security/firewall services (Wordfence, Cloudflare)

4.2 Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights.

4.3 Affiliate partners

Only non-personal data (cookies, referral IDs) is shared.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Provide services
Maintain contact form records
Fulfill legal obligations
Resolve disputes

Analytics and cookie data may be retained for up to 26 months unless otherwise configured.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

6.1 GDPR (EU/EEA) Rights

Access your data
Correction
Deletion (right to be forgotten)
Restriction of processing
Data portability
Withdrawal of consent

6.2 CCPA (California) Rights

Know what data is collected
Request deletion
Opt out of sale (we do not sell personal info)

To exercise any rights, contact us at:
admin@macchinaiq.com

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website contains links to third-party sites, such as equipment suppliers or affiliate programs.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We encourage you to read their Privacy Policies.

8. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information, including:

SSL encryption
Firewall protection
Limited access to administrative areas
Spam and bot protection

However, no system is 100% secure. Use the Website at your own risk.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our content is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred or stored in countries outside your residence for technical or operational reasons.
We ensure safeguards under laws like GDPR where applicable.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time.
Changes will be reflected with a “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

admin@macchinaiq.com
www.macchinaiq.com

Cookie Policy — macchinaiq.com

This Cookie Policy explains how macchinaiq.com uses cookies and similar technologies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites:

Run properly
Remember preferences
Improve user experience
Analyze website usage
Track affiliate sales

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Required for:

Website functionality
Security
Page rendering

These cannot be disabled.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Used to analyze traffic via:

Google Analytics
Divi/WordPress statistics

These cookies track:

Pages visited
Time spent
Device used
Referrer

2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Used for:

Remarketing
Personalized ads
Meta Pixel tracking
Affiliate link tracking

These may follow your activity across websites.

2.4 Affiliate Cookies

Our partners may place cookies to:

Track clicks
Confirm commissions
Attribute purchases

These cookies do not collect personal information.

3. How to Control Cookies

You can:

Through browser settings:

Block cookies
Delete cookies
Set cookie preferences

Through our cookie banner:

Consent options include:

Accept All
Reject All
Customize
Continue Without Accepting (GDPR compliant)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Third-party cookies may come from:

Google
Meta
Amazon
Affiliate programs
Embedded videos or tools

We do not control these cookies.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as needed.

6. Contact

admin@macchinaiq.com
www.macchinaiq.com