Privacy Policy – MACHINES.red

Machines.red is an independent, non-commercial project.
We don’t sell anything, run ads, or collect unnecessary personal data.
This page explains what little information may still be processed while you browse this website.

1. Who runs this site
This website is operated by Machines.red (referred to as “we,” “our,” or “the site”).
Contact: [email protected]
We are based in Italy and follow the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other international privacy standards.

2. What we collect (very little)
We don’t actively ask for or track personal data, except when you:
- send us a message or contact request,
- interact with embedded content (like Discord, YouTube, or Instagram).

Our server may log basic technical data automatically — for example:
- your IP address (for security and anti-spam),
- browser type, device, and general usage time.

These logs are used only to keep the website working and secure.

3. Cookies
Machines.red uses only essential cookies for layout and functionality, mainly through WordPress and Elementor.
These help the site load correctly and remember how it should look on your device.
We do not use advertising, profiling, or analytics cookies.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not display properly without them.

4. Elementor and WordPress
This site is built with WordPress and Elementor.
Both tools may store small technical data (like layout preferences or cached elements) to make the website display correctly.
They do not personally identify visitors.
Elementor’s privacy documentation: https://elementor.com/privacy-policy/

5. Embedded content
Some pages may include embedded content (for example, Discord widgets, YouTube videos, or Instagram images).
These services behave as if you visited their own websites — meaning they may collect data like your IP address or browser information.
We only include embeds that are relevant to the project, and we don’t control how those external platforms handle data.
Please refer to their own privacy policies for details.

6. How long we keep data
- Server logs are automatically deleted within a few months.
- Emails or messages you send us may be kept as long as needed to reply, then removed.
- No other data is stored or archived.

7. Your rights (under GDPR and similar laws)
You have the right to:
- access, correct, or delete any personal data we may hold about you;
- ask how your data is used;
- withdraw consent at any time.

To do so, simply contact: [email protected]
You can also reach out to your local Data Protection Authority if you believe your data is being misused.

8. Data location & security
The site is hosted on servers located within the European Union (or in countries with adequate data protection).
We use HTTPS encryption and basic security measures to prevent unauthorized access.

9. No marketing, no tracking, no sales
We do not:
- run ads,
- track visitors across other sites,
- sell, rent, or share personal data with anyone.

Machines.red is a creative and informational space — not a commercial one.

10. Updates
If this policy ever changes (for example, if we add new features or forms), the new version will always be published here with an updated date.

11. Contact
For any question regarding privacy or data, please reach out at: [email protected]

Stay safe out there!!! :]