Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
1. Introduction
CodeRegistry ("we", "our", "us") operates coderegistry.net, an industrial fault code reference library. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our website.
2. Information We Collect
We collect minimal information to operate and improve the service:
- Search queries — We log search terms to understand what technicians need and improve our database coverage. Search logs do not contain personally identifiable information.
- Brand requests — When you submit a request for a new brand or manual, we store the brand name, model, and your email address (if voluntarily provided) to notify you when the content is available.
3. Cookies & Advertising Technology
CodeRegistry uses cookies and similar technologies to provide core functionality and to support advertising:
- Essential cookies — A language-preference cookie is stored to remember your selected language.
- Analytics cookies — We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data (pages visited, session duration, referral sources). Google Analytics sets cookies such as
_gaand_gidto distinguish users and throttle request rates. - Advertising cookies— Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of the DoubleClick cookie enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing activity.
4. Opting Out of Personalized Advertising
You may opt out of personalized advertising at any time:
- Visit Google Ads Settings to manage preferences for Google ads.
- Visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies.
You can also configure your browser to reject or delete cookies. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.
5. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and improve our fault code reference service
- To identify gaps in our documentation coverage
- To send you a one-time email notification if you requested a brand and provided your email
- To generate aggregate, anonymous usage statistics via Google Analytics
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
6. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share anonymized, aggregate data for analytical purposes. Our service uses the following third-party providers:
- Vercel — hosting and deployment
- Neon — database hosting (PostgreSQL)
- Resend — transactional email delivery
- Google Analytics — traffic analysis
- Google AdSense — advertising
- Google Gemini — AI-powered content analysis
7. Data Retention
Search logs are retained for analytical purposes. Email addresses provided in brand requests are retained until the notification is sent, after which they may be removed. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for cookie-based tracking and personalized ads
- Withdraw consent for email communications
9. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect data transmitted to and stored on our servers. All connections use HTTPS encryption.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
11. Contact
For questions about this privacy policy, contact us at privacy@coderegistry.net.