Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to ExcavatorDex ("we", "our", or "us"). ExcavatorDex operates as an open-access heavy equipment encyclopedia and technical specification database. We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors while delivering verified, high-performance machinery data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is utilized, and your rights concerning your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

ExcavatorDex is designed as an open reference platform. You do not need to register an account or provide personal credentials to browse our 3,060+ machine catalogs. The information collected is restricted to:

• Log and Diagnostic Data: Standard server logs containing anonymous IP addresses, browser types, referring pages, timestamps, and operating systems.
• Aggregated Analytical Metrics: Anonymous behavioral data to understand catalog search volume, popular equipment models, and page performance.
• Voluntary Inquiries: Any email address or contact information you voluntarily submit when submitting a technical data correction or inquiry.

3. Google AdSense & Cookies

ExcavatorDex utilizes Google AdSense and third-party advertising partners to serve advertisements when you visit our website. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, and related technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other sites on the internet.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to ExcavatorDex and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Alternatively, you may opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

4. GDPR & CCPA Compliance

For visitors situated within the European Economic Area (EEA) and the State of California:

• Right to Access & Deletion: You have the right to request access to or deletion of any personal data we hold.
• Do Not Sell My Personal Information: We do not sell, rent, or monetize your personal identifying information to any third party.

5. Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please reach out to our privacy compliance team via our Contact & Corrections portal.