Privacy

This notice explains how Machine Shops Directory (machineshops.co) handles information when you browse the directory. It is a plain-language notice, not legal advice.

You can browse without an account and we do not ask for sensitive personal information. Cloudflare may process IP address, browser, device, requested URL, and security signals to deliver and protect the site.

If you email us, we receive the address and message you choose to send. We use it only to answer, investigate a listing, or maintain the directory. Please do not send confidential manufacturing or personal information through the public inbox.

Directory records describe businesses and are collected from public place data and official business websites. We do not publish private individuals’ information or sell visitor identities.

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand aggregate traffic, pages viewed, approximate location, device/browser type, and referral sources. Google may use cookies, identifiers, and similar technologies. See Google’s Privacy Policy, How Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services, and the Google Analytics opt-out add-on.

We use Google AdSense technology on this site. Third-party vendors, including Google, may place or read cookies, use web beacons, collect IP addresses, or use other identifiers to provide, personalize, and measure advertising.

Google may use advertising cookies based on visits to this site and other sites. You can manage personalized advertising in Google Ads Settings and review additional third-party choices at AboutAds. Learn more about how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.

Candidate places come from Overture Maps Places. Capability statements are retained only when found on an official business website and are linked to source evidence internally. We do not copy Google ratings, reviews, or photos.

To report an inaccurate listing or request a correction, email [email protected]. We may retain correspondence needed to resolve the report and maintain an audit trail.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser. We retain analytics and security information only as needed for measurement, fraud prevention, and site operation, and retain correction correspondence only as long as reasonably necessary.

The directory is intended for business researchers and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect children’s personal information.

We may update this notice when the site or its analytics practices change. The date above identifies the latest revision.

Privacy questions: [email protected].