Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to MechaNest. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://mechanest.com.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This policy outlines our data practices and your rights regarding your personal information.

Note: This privacy policy template should be reviewed by a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws in your jurisdiction.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing behavior, including:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Date and time of visit

2.2 Information You Provide

Currently, our website does not collect personal information directly from you (such as names, email addresses, or contact details) unless you choose to contact us through external platforms linked on our site (Discord, social media, Steam).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the automatically collected information to:

• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Improve our website design and functionality
• Understand our audience demographics
• Monitor and analyze trends and usage patterns
• Optimize our marketing efforts
• Detect and prevent technical issues

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

4.2 Cookies We Use

4.3 Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

• Accept Cookies - Google Analytics will track your visit
• Decline Cookies - No tracking cookies will be set

You can also disable cookies entirely through your browser settings. However, this may affect your experience on our and other websites.

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated about your use (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google.

IP Anonymization: We have enabled IP anonymization, which means Google anonymizes your IP address within the European Union before processing.

Learn more: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 External Links

Our website contains links to external platforms:

• Steam - Game Store Page
• Discord - Community Server
• Twitter/X - Social Media
• YouTube - Video Channel
• Twitch - Streaming Channel

These external platforms have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other privacy laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Right to Rectification - Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure - Request deletion of your data
• Right to Restrict Processing - Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
• Right to Object - Object to processing of your data
• Right to Withdraw Consent - Withdraw cookie consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.

7. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Google Analytics data - Retained for 14 months (configurable)
• Cookie consent choice - Stored locally in your browser until you clear it

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction:

• HTTPS encryption for all website traffic
• Secure hosting infrastructure
• IP anonymization for analytics data
• Regular security updates and patches
• Limited data collection (minimal data principle)

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the European Union). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including the United States, where Google Analytics servers are located. These countries may have different data protection laws than your country.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including using services that comply with international data transfer frameworks.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us: