Who we are
Warehouse Automation (the "Site") is an independent editorial publication operating at https://warehouseautomate.com/. For privacy questions, email editor@warehouseautomate.com.
Information we collect
Information you provide
If you email us, we receive your email address and any content you send. We do not require account creation to read articles on the Site.
Information collected automatically
When you visit the Site, our servers log standard request data — IP address, browser type, referring URL, and timestamps — for security, fraud prevention, and aggregate analytics. We may also use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Cookie Policy.
Information from third parties
We use analytics and advertising providers (see "Third-party services" below) which may collect device, browsing, and approximate location information from your visit, subject to your consent where required.
How we use information
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Site.
- To measure aggregate usage and content performance.
- To display relevant advertising (with your consent where required).
- To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
- To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud or security incidents.
- To comply with legal obligations.
Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar law, our legal bases for processing your personal data are: (a) your consent, where required for advertising/analytics cookies; (b) our legitimate interest in operating and securing the Site; and (c) compliance with legal obligations.
Third-party services
We may use the following categories of providers. Each operates under its own privacy policy.
- Analytics — to understand aggregate usage. Examples: Google Analytics 4, Plausible.
- Advertising — to display ads. Examples: Ezoic, Google AdSense, Mediavine. These providers may use cookies and identifiers to serve, measure, and personalize ads.
- Hosting and security — to operate the Site. Examples: our hosting provider, our CDN/security provider.
- Email — to respond to inquiries.
The currently active providers, and how to opt out of each, are listed on our Cookie Policy page.
Sharing
We don't sell your personal information for money. We share information only with the service providers above, with legal authorities when required by law, and in connection with a corporate transaction (e.g., merger or acquisition) under appropriate confidentiality.
If you are a California resident, certain sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising may be considered a "sale" or "share" under the CCPA/CPRA. You may opt out via our Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information page.
Your rights
EEA, UK, and similar jurisdictions
You may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to processing of your personal data, and to data portability. You may also withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
California (CCPA/CPRA)
You may have rights to know, delete, correct, and limit use of your sensitive personal information, and to opt out of sale/share. We do not knowingly sell or share the personal information of consumers under 16.
How to exercise rights
Email editor@warehouseautomate.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling certain requests. We don't discriminate against you for exercising your rights.
Data retention
We retain server logs for up to 12 months for security and analytics, and email correspondence for up to 24 months unless a longer retention is required by law.
International transfers
Our service providers may process data in countries other than yours, including the United States. Where required, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
Children
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EEA/UK). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.
Security
We use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Changes
We may update this policy. Material changes will be highlighted on the Site. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
Email editor@warehouseautomate.com.