Machine Census (“Machine Census,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a product of Kalm Bay, LLC. This Privacy Policy explains how Kalm Bay, LLC collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit machinecensus.com, subscribe for updates, submit information, or otherwise interact with Machine Census.
Information we collect
Information you provide
We may collect information that you choose to provide, including:
- Your email address when you subscribe for updates.
- Your name, company, role, and contact details when you contact us.
- Information included in a company or robot submission, correction request, or other form.
- Any other information you send to us directly.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through Machine Census.
Information collected automatically
When you use the website, we and our service providers may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:
- IP address and approximate location.
- Browser, device, and operating-system information.
- Referring pages, pages viewed, and interaction data.
- Cookie identifiers or similar technologies, if enabled.
The exact information collected depends on the hosting, analytics, email, and form tools we use.
Information from public and third-party sources
Machine Census is an information product about robotics companies, products, and capabilities. We may collect business information from public websites, press releases, documentation, regulatory filings, social media, data providers, submissions, and other sources. This may include professional information about company founders, executives, team members, or public representatives.
How we use information
We may use information to:
- Operate, maintain, secure, and improve Machine Census.
- Send newsletters and product updates you requested.
- Review, verify, edit, and respond to submissions or correction requests.
- Research and maintain information about robots, companies, and the robotics market.
- Understand website usage and measure audience growth.
- Prevent fraud, misuse, and security incidents.
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.
Legal bases for processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis, we process personal information based on:
- Consent, such as when you subscribe to marketing emails.
- Contractual necessity, when processing is needed to provide a service you requested.
- Legitimate interests, such as operating and improving the site, maintaining a business-information directory, securing our services, and responding to inquiries, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Legal obligations, when we must retain or disclose information under applicable law.
You may withdraw consent at any time, including by using the unsubscribe link in an email.
How we share information
We may share information with:
- Service providers that support website hosting, forms, email delivery, analytics, security, and business operations.
- Professional advisers, such as legal, accounting, or insurance advisers.
- Authorities or other parties when required by law or necessary to protect rights, safety, and security.
- A buyer, investor, successor, or other counterparty in connection with a financing, reorganization, merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
We do not sell personal information for money. If our practices constitute “selling” or “sharing” under an applicable privacy law, we will provide any legally required choices.
Public submissions
Information submitted for inclusion in Machine Census may be reviewed, edited, verified, and published. Do not submit confidential information or personal information that you are not authorized to provide. Contact details supplied only so we can follow up will not be intentionally published unless you ask us to publish them or they are already part of the public business information being documented.
Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies or similar technologies needed to operate the website and, if enabled, to understand usage or measure campaigns. Where required, we will request consent before using non-essential cookies. You can also control cookies through your browser settings.
Data retention
We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including to provide requested communications, maintain accurate research records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and meet legal obligations. Retention periods vary by the type and purpose of the information.
Data security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of storage or transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International transfers
Kalm Bay, LLC and its service providers may process information in countries other than the country where you live. Where required, we use recognized safeguards for international transfers of personal information.
Your privacy rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:
- Access or receive a copy of your personal information.
- Correct inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing.
- Withdraw consent.
- Request data portability.
- Opt out of certain targeted advertising, sale, or sharing practices if applicable.
- Lodge a complaint with a data-protection authority.
To exercise a right, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before completing a request. These rights may be subject to legal exceptions.
Children’s privacy
Machine Census is intended for a professional and general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Third-party links
Machine Census may link to company websites, sources, social networks, and other third-party services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, not this one.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as Machine Census evolves. We will post the revised version here and update the date above. If changes are material, we may provide additional notice where appropriate.
Contact us
Machine Census is a product of Kalm Bay, LLC.
For privacy questions, rights requests, corrections, or deletion requests, contact:
Kalm Bay, LLC
Email: contact@kalmbay.com