Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 5, 2026

Welcome to Scale & Motion. I am committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit this blog, how that data is used, and your rights as a visitor.

This policy is intended to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and, where relevant, the CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act).

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1. Personal Data Collected

Scale & Motion may collect the following types of data:

• Email address, if you subscribe to the newsletter or contact the site directly

• Usage data, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device type, browser, and general interaction data (collected via tools such as Google Analytics)

• IP address and approximate location, automatically collected through analytics tools

Personal data is not sold, rented, or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.

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2. Cookies and Tracking

This website uses cookies for:

• Performance monitoring, via Google Analytics

• Affiliate tracking, including platforms such as Amazon, AliExpress, and similar networks

You can manage, block, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

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3. Affiliate Disclosure

Some links on this blog are affiliate links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, Scale & Motion may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions help support the project and keep the content freely accessible.

As an Amazon Associate, Scale & Motion earns from qualifying purchases.

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4. Third-Party Services

Scale & Motion may use trusted third-party services to operate and analyse the website, including:

• Google Analytics – used to collect anonymous and aggregated information about site traffic and visitor behaviour (such as pages viewed, device type, and approximate location). Users can manage or disable cookies in their browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the official browser add-on.

• Email marketing services (such as Mailchimp or similar), used only if you voluntarily subscribe

• Affiliate platforms, including Amazon Associates and other affiliate networks like GoAffPro, AWIN, and AliExpress.

These third-party services operate under their own privacy policies, which users are encouraged to review.

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5. Data Security

Personal data is stored securely and is accessible only to the site owner. Reasonable technical and organisational measures are taken to protect data from unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

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6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data that may be held about you

• Request correction or deletion of your personal data

• Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please use the contact form available on this blog.

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7. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be published on this page, along with an updated “Last updated” date.

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8. Cookies Policy

This website uses cookies to improve the browsing experience and to support essential functions such as analytics and affiliate tracking.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. They help websites remember user preferences and activity.

Types of cookies used:

• Essential cookies – required for the basic operation of the blog

• Analytics cookies – to understand traffic and usage patterns

• Affiliate cookies – to track clicks and purchases from affiliate links

You can accept, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

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9. Data Retention

Personal data (such as email addresses provided voluntarily) is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Usage and analytics data is stored in aggregated and anonymised form and may be retained for longer periods for statistical and performance analysis. Users may request deletion of their data at any time.

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10. Compliance with GDPR and CCPA

This website is intended to comply with the GDPR for visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) and the CCPA for visitors from California, USA. Visitors from these regions have specific rights regarding their personal data, including access, correction, deletion, and the right to withdraw consent.

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11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact Scale & Motion using the contact form available on this blog.

Disclosure & Attribution
This article may contain affiliate links (paid links). If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help keep Scale and Motion running. Affiliate partners may include (but are not limited to): Awin retailers (such as CK-Modelcars, Modellbau-Universe, Diecastmodelwholesale, Carrera Toys Carson and Hobbies UK), GoAffPro partner stores (FairRC, FMS, Merlin Miniatures, Redcat Racing, Mighty Lancer Games, Scale Motorsport), tidd.ly links, AirModels and Discovery Japan. This article may contain affiliate links to refered partners and/or other retailers. If you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. These commissions help keep this project running.

All images, logos, and trademarks remain the property of their respective copyright holders. If you are a content creator and wish for credit, an update, or removal of content, please contact me directly.

Please note: Images used in this article may not correspond exactly to the products promoted in the affiliate links and are provided for illustrative purposes only.

All transactions, product quality, shipping, and returns are the sole responsibility of the respective seller or manufacturer. Scale and Motion does not handle orders or provide after-sales support.

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The information provided on this blog is for entertainment, historical and educational purposes only and should not be considered purchasing advice. Readers are encouraged to conduct their own research before making any buying decisions.