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Last updated: 2026-02-24
Machina ("we", "our", or "us") operates the Machina directory and CLI tool (machina-cli). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
By using Machina, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
We use Clerk for authentication. When you create an account, Clerk collects your name, email address, and profile information. We do not store your password directly — Clerk handles all authentication securely.
We use PostHog to collect anonymous usage analytics, including pages visited, features used, browser type, and general location data. This helps us understand how people use Machina and improve the service.
When you submit skills, rules, or MCP configurations to the Machina directory, we collect and store that content along with your account information as the author.
When you visit our website, we automatically collect standard server logs including your IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamps. Our hosting provider Vercel processes this data.
We use Sentry to collect error reports and performance data. This may include technical information about your browser, device, and the actions that led to an error.
We use collected information to:
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the following service providers who help us operate Machina:
We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Machina and its users.
Content you submit to the Machina directory (skills, rules, MCP configurations) is publicly visible. Do not include sensitive or private information in your submissions. You retain ownership of your content but grant us a license to display and distribute it as part of the directory (see our Terms of Service for details).
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS), secure authentication via Clerk, and access controls on our infrastructure. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below. We will respond within 30 days.
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features, particularly authentication.
Machina is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Machina after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at tom@machina.directory.
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