VinylCuttingMachines.net ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
This policy was last updated on 19 March 2026.
Who We Are
VinylCuttingMachines.net is an independently operated craft and technology review website. We publish expert reviews, comparisons, and how-to guides for vinyl cutting machines. Our content is funded through affiliate partnerships (primarily Amazon Associates) and we do not sell products directly.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
- Email address - If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to send you updates, new content notifications, and occasional recommendations. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
- Contact form submissions - If you contact us through our contact page, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use this information only to respond to your enquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
- Analytics data - We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. This service collects anonymised data including pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, device type, browser type, screen resolution, and general geographic location (country/region level). Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. We have IP anonymisation enabled, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics.
- Server logs - Our hosting provider (Vercel) automatically collects standard server log data including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the pages you visit. This data is retained temporarily for security and performance monitoring purposes.
- Affiliate click data - When you click an affiliate link (such as a link to Amazon), the destination site may record that you arrived from VinylCuttingMachines.net. This is standard affiliate tracking and is governed by the destination site's own privacy policy.
Information We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect payment or financial information
- We do not collect sensitive personal data (health, religion, political views, etc.)
- We do not knowingly collect information from children under 16
- We do not use fingerprinting, keylogging, or any form of covert tracking
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To deliver our content - Serving you the pages, reviews, and guides you request
- To improve our website - Analysing which content is most useful, identifying technical issues, and understanding how visitors navigate the site
- To send newsletters - If you have opted in, sending you email updates about new reviews, comparisons, and guides
- To respond to enquiries - Replying to messages you send through our contact form
- To maintain security - Detecting and preventing spam, abuse, and security threats
- To earn revenue - Facilitating affiliate link tracking so we earn commission when you purchase products through our links (at no additional cost to you)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function correctly. They handle basic functionality like remembering your cookie consent preferences. You cannot opt out of essential cookies without affecting site functionality.
Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymised usage data. These cookies help us understand which pages are popular, how visitors find our site, and where we can improve. Google Analytics cookies include _ga and _ga_[ID], which are used to distinguish unique visitors and sessions.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, or by disabling cookies in your browser settings.
Third-Party Cookies
When you click an affiliate link to Amazon or other retail partners, those sites may set their own cookies for tracking purposes. These cookies are governed by the respective site's privacy policy, not ours. We do not control or have access to third-party cookies.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
Affiliate Links and Commercial Relationships
VinylCuttingMachines.net is a participant in the Amazon Associates Programme and other affiliate programmes. This means that when you click certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content. Our reviews and rankings are based on hands-on testing and independent assessment. For full details, please see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers - We use third-party services to operate our website, including Vercel (hosting), Google Analytics (analytics), and our email newsletter provider. These services process data on our behalf and are contractually obligated to protect your information.
- Legal requirements - We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or if we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.
- Aggregate data - We may share anonymised, aggregate statistics (e.g. "our site received X visitors last month") that cannot be used to identify any individual.
Data Retention
- Analytics data - Google Analytics data is retained for 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
- Newsletter subscriptions - Your email address is retained for as long as you remain subscribed. When you unsubscribe, your email is removed from our mailing list.
- Contact form messages - Retained for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry, then deleted.
- Server logs - Retained by our hosting provider (Vercel) for a limited period in accordance with their data retention policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access - You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right of rectification - You can ask us to correct inaccurate information
- Right of erasure - You can ask us to delete your personal data
- Right to restrict processing - You can ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability - You can request your data in a machine-readable format
- Right to object - You can object to our processing of your data for certain purposes
- Right to withdraw consent - Where we process data based on your consent (e.g. newsletter), you can withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details on our Contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
International Data Transfers
Our website is hosted on Vercel's global CDN network, and we use Google Analytics which processes data on servers located in various countries. If you are visiting from outside the United States, please be aware that your data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.
Children's Privacy
VinylCuttingMachines.net is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website is served over HTTPS, and we use industry-standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Other Websites
Our website contains links to third-party websites, including Amazon, manufacturer websites, and craft blogs. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through our Contact page (or via hello@vinylcuttingmachines.net).