RoboticsIntl ("we", "us", "our") operates roboticsintl.com and related newsletters. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.
By using our site or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and your newsletter preference (Daily Brief, Weekly Roundup, or Breaking Alerts). When you contact us, we collect your name and email address.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and time spent on pages. This information is collected through Google Analytics 4.
Cookies and tracking technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. See Section 6 for details on cookies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: deliver newsletters and email communications you have subscribed to; analyze website traffic and improve our content; serve relevant display advertisements through our advertising partners; respond to your inquiries and communications; comply with legal obligations; and prevent fraud and ensure the security of our services.
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, including: Beehiiv (email newsletter platform); Google (Analytics, AdSense, Search Console); Railway (server infrastructure); and Supabase (database infrastructure).
Each of these providers operates under their own privacy policies and data processing agreements consistent with applicable law.
We may also disclose your information where required by law, court order, or government regulation.
4. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data. Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"). Right to restrict processing: You may request we limit how we use your data. Right to data portability: You may request your data in a portable format. Right to object: You may object to processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@roboticsintl.com. We will respond within 30 days.
5. CAN-SPAM Compliance
All marketing emails we send comply with the CAN-SPAM Act. Every email we send includes: a clear identification that the message is an advertisement or newsletter; our physical mailing address; a clear and conspicuous explanation of how to opt out of receiving future emails; and prompt processing of opt-out requests (within 10 business days).
You may unsubscribe from any email at any time using the unsubscribe link at the bottom of every email, or by contacting newsletter@roboticsintl.com.
6. Cookie Policy
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly necessary cookies: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics cookies: Google Analytics 4, used to understand how visitors interact with our website. All IP addresses are anonymized. You may opt out of analytics cookies using the consent banner displayed on your first visit.
Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity. You may opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page, or by adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies.
7. Data Retention
We retain your email address and newsletter preferences for as long as your subscription is active. If you unsubscribe, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal or legitimate business purposes.
Analytics data is retained for 14 months in Google Analytics, after which it is automatically deleted.
8. International Transfers
RoboticsIntl is operated from the United States. If you access our services from the European Economic Area or other regions with data protection laws, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where required.
9. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@roboticsintl.com.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify newsletter subscribers of material changes by email. The date of the most recent revision is displayed at the top of this page.
11. Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at: privacy@roboticsintl.com
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