Last updated: January 10, 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter or deal alerts
- Use our comparison tools or calculators
- Submit reviews or comments
- Contact us with questions or feedback
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you deal alerts and newsletter updates (with your consent)
- Improve our comparison tools and recommendations
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Analytics and Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This service collects information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Links clicked and navigation paths
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Approximate geographic location (country/city level)
You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Email Communications
If you subscribe to our deal alerts or newsletter:
- We use ConvertKit to manage email subscriptions
- You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email
- We will never sell or share your email address with third parties
- We only send emails related to deals, new content, and product updates
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Machines for Makers participates in affiliate programs. When you click on links to products and make a purchase, we may receive a commission. This does not affect the price you pay or our editorial independence. Your privacy is protected when using affiliate links:
- We do not store or have access to your payment information
- Purchases are processed directly by the merchant
- We only track aggregate sales data for commission purposes
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is ever completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the security of information transmitted through our website.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Supabase: Database and authentication services
- Vercel: Website hosting and analytics
- Google Analytics: Website analytics
- ConvertKit: Email marketing
- Stripe: Payment processing (admin access only)
- Heyo: Customer support widget
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt-out of marketing communications
- Object to processing of your information
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: info@makeorbreakshop.com
Website: www.machinesformakers.com
