Who we are
Machine Business Opportunities (machineto.com) publishes a free directory of industrial machinery listings. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it and what you can do about it.
What we collect
- Quote requests. When you send a quote request we store the name, email address, country, phone number, mobile number, attachment and message you enter, together with the listing you asked about and the time of the request.
- Server logs. Like most web servers we record the page requested, the IP address, the browser type and language, and the date and time of the request.
- Member accounts. If you register, we store your company name, username, email address and a hashed password. You can delete the account at any time from the account page.
Why we collect it
- to answer your quote request and pass it to a party able to supply the machine;
- to keep the service working and to detect abuse, scraping and attacks;
- to understand in aggregate which categories and listings are used.
Cookies
This site sets a single session cookie. It holds a security token so that the quote form can tell your submission apart from a forged one, and it expires when you close your browser. We do not use advertising cookies, we do not run third-party trackers, and we do not sell data.
If advertising or analytics are added in future, this page will be updated first and the change will be described here.
Who sees your data
Quote requests are read by us and forwarded to the supplier of the machine you asked about, so that they can reply to you. Server logs are kept on our own infrastructure. We do not sell, rent or publish personal data.
How long we keep it
Quote requests are kept while they are being handled and for up to 24 months afterwards, so we can answer follow-up questions. Server logs are rotated regularly; the IP address portion is anonymised after 9 months.
Your rights
You can ask us for a copy of the data we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. Write to support (at) machineto.com from the address you used and we will respond within 30 days.
Security
Data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored on servers with restricted access. No system is perfect, so please do not send sensitive information — such as identity documents or payment details — through the quote form.
Children
The site is intended for business use and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16.
Changes
If this policy changes, the date below will be updated. Material changes will be described on this page.
Contact
support (at) machineto.com