Robovations (“Robovations,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this website to provide an authority-first robotics publication focused on consumer and near-consumer robots.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
1. Information We Collect
A) Information you provide to us
You may provide information directly to us when you:
- Contact us (e.g., via email or a contact form)
- Subscribe to a newsletter (if offered)
- Submit feedback or suggestions
This information may include your name, email address, and any message content you choose to send.
B) Information collected automatically
When you visit Robovations, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address (often in a limited or anonymized form depending on configuration)
- Browser type and device information
- Pages you view and actions you take on the site
- Approximate location (derived from IP address)
- Referring/exit pages and timestamps
We collect this information through standard web technologies such as cookies, server logs, and analytics tools.
C) Cookies and similar technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember user preferences
- Measure site performance
- Understand how readers use our content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.
2. How We Use Information
We use information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve site content, structure, and performance
- Respond to inquiries and reader feedback
- Monitor for security issues, fraud, or abuse
- Analyze usage trends and content performance
We do not sell your personal information.
3. How We Share Information
We may share information:
- With service providers who help us operate the site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery)
- To comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests
- To protect the rights, safety, and security of Robovations and our users
- In connection with a business transfer (e.g., merger, acquisition, asset sale)
4. Third-Party Links
Robovations may link to third-party websites (including manufacturer sites and retailers). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
5. Analytics
We use our own first-party analytics to understand which pages are read and where visitors arrive from (for example, search engines, social platforms, or AI assistants), and to measure clicks on outbound links. This runs on our own servers, sets only first-party cookies, shares no data with third parties, and stores no directly identifying information — visitor IP addresses are hashed and never stored in full. Because it is essential, privacy-preserving measurement, it operates regardless of the cookie choice below; we honor Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control signals.
We use Google Analytics 4 (optional) to understand site traffic and improve content. Google Analytics collects information such as pages visited, approximate location (city level), device and browser type, and interaction events, using cookies and similar technologies. This data is processed by Google LLC on servers that may be located in the United States. Analytics loads only after you accept the cookie notice shown on your first visit; if you decline or ignore the notice, no analytics data is collected and no analytics cookies are set. You can also opt out of Google Analytics with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or by blocking analytics cookies in your browser.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
7. Your Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
- Accessing or correcting information you provided
- Requesting deletion of your information
- Opting out of certain communications
To request help with any of these, contact us using the information below.
8. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR and CCPA)
European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Switzerland (GDPR). If you are located in these regions, you have the right to: access the personal data we hold about you; have inaccurate data rectified; have your data erased; restrict or object to our processing; receive your data in a portable format; and withdraw any consent you have given at any time (without affecting prior processing). Our legal bases for processing are consent (newsletter subscriptions) and legitimate interest (site analytics and security). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
California residents (CCPA/CPRA). You have the right to: know what categories of personal information we collect and the purposes for which it is used; request deletion of your personal information; correct inaccurate personal information; and not be discriminated against for exercising these rights. We do not sell personal information. To the extent analytics cookies constitute “sharing” under the CPRA, you may opt out by blocking analytics cookies as described in the Analytics section.
To exercise any of these rights, email legal@robovations.com. We respond to verified requests within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA).
Newsletter data. Email addresses submitted to our newsletter forms are stored with our email service provider, used solely to send the content described at the point of signup, and retained until you unsubscribe. Every email includes a one-click unsubscribe link.
9. Children’s Privacy
Robovations is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
10. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information, but no website can guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent changes.
12. Contact
For privacy questions, contact:
Email: privacy@robovations.com