Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters. Learn how we protect and handle your information.
This page explains what information we collect, how it's used, and your rights as a visitor or contributor to American Makers Hub.
What We Collect
Voluntary Submissions
When you submit a product or manufacturer, we store the content you provide to maintain our platform's integrity.
Authentication Info
If you create an account, we store your email, role, and securely issue an API token if requested.
IP Address & Logs
When API tokens are used, we log request IP addresses and basic metadata to detect abuse and ensure platform integrity.
What We Don't Do
We do not use cookies for tracking, sell your data, or run third-party advertisements on our platform.
Why We Collect It
We use the data you share to operate and improve the site. This includes:
Reviewing Submissions
Ensuring authenticity and quality of all content on our platform.Preventing Abuse
Protecting our public-facing APIs from misuse and abuse.Securing Access
Maintaining secure access to restricted or admin-only areas.Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Request Access
Request access to any personal data we have about you.Request Deletion
Ask us to delete your information or submissions.Object to Use
Object to or restrict certain uses like IP tracking.You can contact us anytime at contact@americanmakershub.com with privacy questions or requests.
Data Security
We follow best practices to protect the data stored in our systems. This includes:
HTTPS Encryption
All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS protocols.Minimal Storage
No storage of passwords or sensitive PII beyond what's necessary.Role-Based Access
Strict role-based access controls for all system areas.We will update this policy as needed. If we make any significant changes, we will note them here.
Last updated: July 21, 2025