Privacy Policy for Machines and Me
Last Updated: March 19, 2026
At Machines and Me, accessible from machinesandme.com, the privacy of our visitors is one of our main priorities. This Privacy Policy document contains types of information that is collected and recorded by us and how we use it.
1. The Information We Collect
We only collect the minimum amount of information necessary to provide our services to you. This includes:

• Identity Data: Your name (collected via our "Contact Us" form).

• Contact Data: Your email address (collected via our "Contact Us" form).

• Transaction Data: Details about payments to and from you and other details of products you have purchased through our site.

• Technical Data: Your IP address and browser type (automatically collected by the Wix platform for security and stability).

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect in the following ways:

• To respond to your inquiries sent via the Contact Us form.

• To process your payments and fulfill orders.

• To maintain the security and integrity of our website.

• To comply with legal or regulatory obligations (e.g., UK tax laws).

3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

• Consent: When you voluntarily fill out our contact form.

• Contract: When we need your details to process a purchase.

• Legal Obligation: When we must keep records for tax or accounting purposes.

4. Third-Party Services & Payments
We do not sell your data. However, we use third-party service providers to run our business:

• Wix.com: Our website is hosted on the Wix platform. Your data may be stored through Wix’s data storage, databases, and general Wix applications.

• Wix Payments: All direct payment gateways offered by Wix.com and used by our company adhere to the standards set by PCI-DSS as managed by the PCI Security Standards Council.

5. Cookies
Our website uses "Cookies" to ensure the site functions correctly.

• Essential Cookies: These are required for security and to allow you to use the shopping basket and payment features.

• Analytics: Wix may collect anonymous data about how people use the site to help us improve.

 
You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options or via the cookie banner on our site.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, or as required by UK law (for example, keeping invoice data for 6 years).
7. Your Rights (UK GDPR)
As a UK resident, you have the following rights:

• The right to access the personal data we hold about you.

• The right to rectify (correct) any inaccurate information.

• The right to erase your data ("Right to be forgotten").

• The right to withdraw consent at any time.

8. Contact Us
If you have additional questions or require more information about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us:

• By Email: info@machinesandme.com

• By Visiting this page on our website: [machinesandme.com/contact]