SITE POLICY
Privacy
This policy explains what the site needs to operate, how production analytics is measured, and what remains in your browser.
Last updated: 2026-07-25
Information handled by the site
The public database does not require an account. The hosting platform may process standard request information such as IP address, browser type, requested URL, timestamp, and security signals to deliver the site and prevent abuse.
Crafting goals and owned-material values are processed in your browser. Shareable goal values may appear in the page URL when you choose or edit a plan.
Analytics and advertising
No empty advertisement area is rendered when a real advertising configuration is absent. Google Analytics is enabled on the production site to measure aggregate visits, navigation, device and browser categories, and general traffic sources. It is disabled during local development and Vercel preview deployments.
Google may process the requested page, referrer, browser and device information, approximate location derived from the IP address, and analytics identifiers under Google’s policies. This policy and any required consent controls will be updated before advertising is enabled.
External links and data retention
Links to Steam, Scrap Mechanic announcements, and other external services are governed by those services’ policies. Following a link tells that service your browser made a request.
The site operator does not receive the game installation files used by maintainers to generate a release snapshot. Production uses only normalized data and optimized assets committed with the site.
Your choices
- Use the database without creating an account.
- Clear planner URL parameters or browser storage at any time.
- Block Google Analytics with browser privacy controls or a content blocker.
- Review the effective date before optional monetization is enabled.