Effective Date: May 15, 2026
At Equipiva, we take your privacy just as seriously as we take our equipment specs. We know that nobody actually enjoys reading these documents, but since we’re in the business of building trust, we want to be 100% upfront about how we handle your data.
Whether you’re a restaurant owner looking for a new range or a contractor scouting heavy machinery, here’s the breakdown of what happens when you hang out on our site.
1. The Basics: What We Collect and Why
We aren’t in the business of hoarding data. We only collect information that helps us make Equipiva a better resource for you.
- Direct Contact: If you shoot us an email at hello@equipiva.com with a technical question, we’ll obviously have your name and email address. We use this strictly to get back to you—not to spam you.
- Newsletter: If you opt-in to our “Equipiva Tech Team” updates, we keep your email on file to send you the latest audits and guides. You can bail (unsubscribe) at any time with one click.
2. Browsing & “Behind the Scenes” Data
Like pretty much every site on the internet, we use standard log files and analytics. This includes things like your IP address, what browser you’re using, and which pages you’re spending the most time on.
- The Goal: We use this “anonymous” data to see which equipment categories people care about most. It helps us decide whether we should spend our next 40-hour work week auditing convection ovens or skid steers.
3. Cookies & Tracking (The “Affiliate” Part)
Equipiva is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means we use cookies to keep the lights on.
- How it works: When you click a link on our site that leads to Amazon or another partner, a tiny “cookie” is placed on your browser. This tells the retailer that we’re the ones who sent you. If you buy something, we might get a small commission.
- Privacy note: These cookies don’t give us access to your credit card info or your home address. That stays between you and the retailer.
4. Your US Privacy Rights (CCPA & Beyond)
Since we operate in the United States and have our HQ in Portland, we follow strict standards regarding your data rights. Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and similar state laws, you have the right to:
- Know exactly what data we have on you.
- Request deletion of any personal info we’ve stored.
- Opt-out of the “sale” of your data. (To be clear: We do not sell your data to anyone. We’re researchers, not data brokers.)
5. Keeping Your Info Safe
We use industry-standard security measures to protect the little bit of info we do have. While no corner of the internet is 100% unhackable, we do everything in our power to keep our “digital house” in order.
6. A Note for Parents
Equipiva is built for professionals and business owners. We don’t knowingly collect info from anyone under the age of 13. If you think your kid has been hanging out here and sharing info, let us know and we’ll wipe it from our servers immediately.
7. How to Reach Us
If you have questions about this policy, or if you just want to verify what info we have on file, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re real people, and we’re happy to chat.
- Equipiva HQ 2005 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States
- Email: hello@equipiva.com