MachIQ is developed and maintained by MachIQ Technologies ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how MachIQ — CNC Cycle Time Pro ("the App") handles information when you use it on your Android device.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us through the Google Play Store developer page.
All data you create inside MachIQ is stored exclusively on your device using Android's local database (Room) and preferences store (DataStore). This includes:
The free version of MachIQ displays advertisements served by Google AdMob. Google AdMob may collect the following on our behalf:
This data is collected and processed by Google under Google's Privacy Policy. We do not receive or store this data ourselves. To learn more, visit: policies.google.com/privacy
If the app crashes, an anonymous crash report may be collected to help us diagnose and fix the issue. These reports contain:
Crash reports do not contain your name, email address, machining data, or any other personally identifiable information.
If you purchase MachIQ Pro, the transaction is processed entirely by Google Play Billing. We do not receive or store your payment card details, billing address, or transaction ID. We only receive a confirmation that a purchase was made, which is used to unlock Pro features on your device.
| Data Type | Purpose | Shared With |
|---|---|---|
| On-device app data (machines, tools, jobs) | Core app functionality | Nobody — stays on your device |
| Advertising ID (free users) | Show relevant ads | Google AdMob only |
| Anonymous crash data | Bug fixing and stability improvement | Crash analytics provider (anonymous) |
| Purchase confirmation | Unlock Pro features | Google Play Billing (processed by Google) |
We never sell your data. We never share your data with advertisers, data brokers, or any third party beyond the services listed above.
MachIQ requests the following Android permissions:
| Permission | Why it's needed |
|---|---|
| INTERNET | Required to load AdMob advertisements (free version) and to process in-app purchases via Google Play |
| BILLING | Required to process the MachIQ Pro in-app purchase through Google Play Billing |
MachIQ integrates with the following third-party services. Each has its own privacy policy:
Used to display advertisements in the free version of MachIQ.
Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: Go to your Android device Settings → Google → Ads → Delete advertising ID
Used to process the MachIQ Pro one-time purchase.
Privacy Policy: Google Payments Privacy Notice
When you share a quotation via WhatsApp or email, MachIQ uses Android's standard Share Intent. The content you share is passed directly to the app you choose (WhatsApp, Gmail, etc.). MachIQ does not retain or transmit this content to our own servers.
Since all your personal data (machines, tools, jobs, quotations) is stored only on your device:
We do not retain any server-side copy of your data because we never receive it in the first place.
MachIQ is a professional engineering tool designed for adults (18 years and older). It is not directed at children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child under 13 has used the app, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
All data you enter into MachIQ is stored locally on your Android device and benefits from Android's built-in application sandboxing — other apps cannot access MachIQ's data without root access.
Any data transmitted over the internet (ad requests, purchase confirmations) uses industry-standard HTTPS encryption.
We recommend protecting your device with a screen lock (PIN, pattern, fingerprint or face unlock) to prevent unauthorized physical access to your saved jobs and quotation data.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
For requests related to data processed by Google (AdMob, Play Billing), please refer to Google's privacy tools at myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the Effective Date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will notify users through the app or through the Play Store listing update notes.
Your continued use of MachIQ after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the way MachIQ handles your data, please contact us through the Google Play Store developer page for MachIQ — CNC Cycle Time Pro.
We aim to respond to all privacy-related queries within 5 business days.