Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how MachineryRentalMarket.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information about you when you use our website and services.

1. Information we collect

We collect information in the following ways:

• Account information: When you create a supplier account, we collect your name, email address, company name, phone number, location, and any other information you choose to provide.
• Authentication data: We use Amazon Cognito to authenticate users. We do not store passwords directly.
• Listing data: Equipment details, photos, prices, and other content suppliers post on the Service.
• Communications: Messages, quotes, LPOs, and invoices generated through the Service.
• Usage data: Pages visited, search queries, click behaviour, and similar analytics data collected via Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, and similar technical identifiers.

2. How we use information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the Service
• Connect contractors with suppliers
• Send transactional emails (inquiry notifications, quote confirmations, etc.)
• Analyse usage patterns to improve features
• Detect and prevent fraud or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for advertising, and we do not allow third parties to advertise on the Service.

3. Cookies and tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, maintain authentication state, and analyse site usage. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; some features may not work correctly without cookies enabled.

4. Third-party services

We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:

• Amazon Web Services (AWS): Hosts the website, stores data, processes uploads, and sends transactional emails. AWS processes data in the us-east-1 region.
• Google Analytics 4 and Google Tag Manager: Anonymous usage analytics.
• Amazon Cognito: User authentication.
• Amazon Rekognition: Content moderation for uploaded photos.

5. Data retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. You can request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing us at info@machineryrentalmarket.com. Some information may be retained for legal or regulatory reasons even after account deletion.

6. Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including HTTPS encryption for all traffic, secure password storage via Amazon Cognito, and access controls for our internal systems. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your information
• Object to certain processing activities
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@machineryrentalmarket.com.

8. Children\'s privacy

The Service is intended for business users and is not directed to children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. International data transfers

Your information is processed and stored on AWS infrastructure in the United States (us-east-1 region). By using the Service, you consent to this transfer.

10. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated by updating the "Last Updated" date above and, where appropriate, by notifying users via email.

11. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email info@machineryrentalmarket.com.