Privacy Policy
Engineering-grade transparency about how FabriTech Nexus collects, uses, and protects your data across our CNC machine reviews, laser engraver guides, and Fabrication Intelligence resources.
Your Data at a Glance
Quick OverviewWe believe in transparency. Here's exactly what data we collect and why — no hidden tracking, no data sales, no surprises.
1 Introduction & Scope
This Privacy Policy explains how FabriTech Nexus ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our website.
Who We Are
FabriTech Nexus is an independent authority platform providing engineering-grade analysis of CNC machines, portable laser engravers, and fabrication techniques.
What This Policy Covers
This policy applies to information collected through fabritechnexus.com, including all content pages, comparison tools, and communication channels.
What This Policy Does NOT Cover
When you click affiliate links to third-party retailers, those sites operate under their own privacy policies. See Section 11.
Controller: FabriTech Nexus
Contact: privacy@fabritechnexus.com
Response Time: Within 30 days
2 Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
- Contact Information: Name and email when you contact us or subscribe
- Communications: Content of messages sent through contact forms
- Preferences: Settings like metric/imperial units (stored via cookies)
- Comparison Lists: Machines you save to compare
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
| Data Type | Examples | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Device Information | Browser, OS, device type | Optimize site display |
| Network Information | IP address, approximate location | Security, fraud prevention |
| Usage Data | Pages viewed, time on page, clicks | Content improvement |
| Cookie Data | Session IDs, analytics identifiers | Functionality (see Cookie Policy) |
2.3 Sensitive Information
We do not collect: racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health data, biometric data, sexual orientation, or financial information. Purchases occur on third-party sites.
3 How We Use Your Information
| Data Type | Purpose | Legal Basis (GDPR) | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| IP Address | Security, fraud prevention, geolocation | Legitimate Interest | 90 days |
| Page Views | Content analytics, improving Fabrication Intelligence | Legitimate Interest | 26 months |
| Email Address | Responding to inquiries, newsletters | Until unsubscribe + 30 days | |
| Affiliate Clicks | Revenue attribution (see About Us) | Legitimate Interest | 30-90 days |
| Comparison List | Personalized tool functionality | Contract | 30 days (cookie) |
6 Data Retention
| Data Category | Retention Period | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Server Logs | 90 days | Security analysis |
| Analytics Data | 26 months | Trend analysis |
| Email Communications | Duration + 3 years | Legal reference |
| Affiliate Cookies | 30-90 days | Partner attribution |
7 Security Measures
Encryption in Transit
All connections secured with TLS 1.3.
Encryption at Rest
AES-256 for stored data where applicable.
Access Controls
Role-based access, least privilege principle.
Infrastructure Security
Enterprise-grade hosting (AWS), DDoS protection.
No system is 100% secure. We implement industry-standard protections and will notify affected users and authorities of breaches as required by law.
8 International Data Transfers
FabriTech Nexus operates from the United States. Data may be transferred to and processed in the US.
Transfer Mechanisms
- EU/EEA → US: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- UK → US: UK International Data Transfer Agreement
- Other: Adequacy decisions where available, SCCs otherwise
9 Your Privacy Rights
Select your jurisdiction for specific rights:
GDPR Rights (EU/EEA)
Right of Access
Request a copy of your personal data.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Portability
Receive data in machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
How to Exercise: Email privacy@fabritechnexus.com. Response within 30 days.
CCPA/CPRA Rights (California)
- Right to Know: Request disclosure of collected data
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your data
- Right to Correct: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of sale/sharing (we don't sell data)
- Right to Non-Discrimination: No penalty for exercising rights
FabriTech Nexus does not sell personal information. Affiliate/analytics cookies may constitute "sharing" under CPRA — opt out via Cookie Policy.
UK GDPR Rights
UK residents have rights similar to EU GDPR. Supervisory authority: ICO.
LGPD Rights (Brazil)
- Confirmation of processing
- Access to your data
- Correction of data
- Anonymization, blocking, or deletion
- Data portability
- Revocation of consent
PIPEDA Rights (Canada)
- Access to personal information
- Challenge accuracy and request corrections
- Withdraw consent
Authority: Office of the Privacy Commissioner
Other Regions
We honor privacy rights under applicable local law. Contact privacy@fabritechnexus.com.
10 Children's Privacy
FabriTech Nexus is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 16 (or 13 in the US). If we learn we have collected children's data, we will delete it promptly. Parents: contact privacy@fabritechnexus.com.
11 Third-Party Links
Our CNC and laser content contains affiliate links to third-party sites operating under their own privacy policies.
When you click outbound links, you leave FabriTech Nexus. Review third-party privacy policies before providing information.
12 Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. Changes indicated by updated version number, effective date, and Version History entry. Continued use constitutes acceptance.
13 Contact Us
Response Times: Privacy requests within 30 days. General inquiries within 72 hours.
⟳ Version History
Changelog
- Added Privacy Dashboard visual summary
- Expanded to LGPD, PIPEDA, Australia coverage
- Added processing activities tables with lawful bases
- Added named third-party recipients with policy links
- Added security measures section
- Added floating rights widget
- Initial Privacy Policy publication