Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how ManualsPlus (“ManualsPlus,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit manualsplus.com (the “Site”), use our features (including search, uploads, requests, and AI summaries), or contact us. By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.

Who we are

ManualsPlus is an independent library of electronics & lab equipment manuals with AI-generated highlights. We are not affiliated with any manufacturer. Contact: privacy@MANUALSPLUS.COM • See our Contact page. Postal address (if applicable): [POSTAL ADDRESS].

Scope

This Policy covers information we collect online through the Site. It does not cover third-party websites that we link to.

Information we collect

1) Information you provide

  • Contact & account info: name, email, and any details you submit via forms (e.g., contact, upload, request).
  • Uploads & requests: manuals you upload, metadata (brand/model), comments, and messages.
  • Donations/purchases (if enabled): limited billing details processed by our payment provider (we don’t store full card data).

2) Information collected automatically

  • Usage & device data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, links clicked, referrer, and approximate location (city/region).
  • Cookies & similar tech: see our Cookie Policy and “Your choices” below.
  • Analytics: we use tools such as Google Analytics to measure and improve performance.
  • Advertising: ad partners (e.g., Google AdSense/Ads) may set/read cookies or device IDs for ad delivery and measurement.

3) Information from other sources

  • Service providers & partners: hosting/CDN, analytics, advertising, payment/affiliates may provide aggregated reports.
  • Public sources: if you link public profiles or submit publicly available manuals.

How we use information

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Site (search, upload, request, download, AI summaries).
  • Personalize and enhance your experience (e.g., remembering preferences).
  • Process and display user-contributed manuals and metadata.
  • Communicate with you (responses, updates, support).
  • Measure performance, debug, and prevent fraud/abuse.
  • Show and measure advertising; run affiliate programs and sponsorships.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.

Legal bases (EEA/UK visitors)

Where GDPR applies, we process personal data based on: consent (e.g., non-essential cookies), legitimate interests (site operations, security, analytics), contract (providing the Site/features you request), and legal obligations.

Cookies & tracking

We use cookies, local storage, pixels, and similar technologies. Details and controls are in our Cookie Policy. You can manage non-essential cookies via Manage cookie preferences. For ad personalization controls, see Google Ad Settings. We honor supported signals like Global Privacy Control (GPC) where reasonably detectable.

How we share information

  • Service providers: hosting, CDN/security, analytics, email, customer support, and engineering vendors who process data under contract (e.g., [HOSTING PROVIDER], [CDN/SECURITY PROVIDER]).
  • Analytics & ads: Google Analytics and Google AdSense/Ads receive identifiers and usage data for measurement and advertising.
  • Payments & donations (if enabled): processors like [PAYMENT PROVIDER] handle transactions; we receive limited records (e.g., status, amount).
  • Affiliates & partners: affiliate networks (e.g., [AMAZON ASSOCIATES ID], [EBAY PARTNER NETWORK]) may track clicks/conversions.
  • Legal & safety: to comply with law, respond to lawful requests, enforce our Terms, or protect rights, safety, and security.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.

Your choices

  • Cookie preferences: adjust at Manage cookie preferences.
  • Browser controls: block/delete cookies in your browser settings.
  • Ad preferences: manage Google ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
  • Communications: you can opt out of non-essential emails; we may still send service notices.

Data retention

We keep personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes above, including to comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes. Typical examples: contact/support records (up to 24 months), analytics data per provider defaults, cookie consent records (12–24 months). You can request deletion as described below.

Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards (including HTTPS, access controls, and logging). No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

International transfers

We operate primarily in the United States. If data is transferred to other countries, we rely on appropriate safeguards as required by law.

Your rights

Your rights depend on your location. We will respond to valid requests consistent with applicable law.

California & certain U.S. states (CPRA, etc.)

  • Right to know/access the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collected about you.
  • Right to delete personal information, subject to exceptions.
  • Right to correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Right to opt-out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Use Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information or Manage cookie preferences. We respect supported GPC signals.
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

Categories collected (past 12 months): identifiers (e.g., IP, cookies); internet activity (pages/events); geolocation (approximate); inferences (e.g., interests from interactions); and contact info you provide. Sources: you, your device/browser, service providers, partners. Purposes: as described above. Disclosures: service providers; analytics/ads; affiliates; legal. Some ad/affiliate uses may be considered “sharing” or “sale” under state law; you can opt-out via the links above.

EEA/UK (GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing. You may also complain to your local supervisory authority.

How to exercise your rights

Email privacy@MANUALSPLUS.COM with your request, or use our Contact page. If you are a California resident, you may designate an authorized agent. We will take reasonable steps to verify your identity (e.g., email verification and relevant context).

Children’s privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Third-party links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites and services. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date. Material changes will be highlighted for a reasonable period.

Contact us

Questions or privacy requests: privacy@MANUALSPLUS.COM. For legal notices: legal@MANUALSPLUS.COM. Postal: [POSTAL ADDRESS].

This page is for general information and is not legal advice.