Last updated: 1 March 2024

Welcome to The HS Code ("we", "us", "our"). We provide tariff classification services through our website http://thehscode.com ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share information about you when you use our Service. By using our Service, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide
Account Information: You need to create an account to use our Service. When you register, we ask for your email address and a password.

Product Information: When you use our Service to classify products, we collect the details of the products you enter and the results generated by our classification tool.

b. Technical Data
We automatically collect certain information from your device including IP addresses, browser type, internet service provider, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, and/or clickstream data.

2. How We Use Your Information

To Provide and Maintain Our Service: We use your information to operate and maintain our Service, including to provide customer support and to improve the accuracy of our classification tool.

To Communicate with You: We use your information to communicate with you about your account and our services, including sending service-related notices.

For Analytics and Service Improvement: Information about your use of our Service is also used for analytics and service improvement purposes.

3. How We Share Your Information

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as web hosting or data analytics.

Compliance and Harm Prevention: We may disclose your information when legally required to do so in order to comply with applicable law, governmental requests, or to prevent harm.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Security

We implement security measures designed to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, and destruction. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee the security of our databases.

5. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction.

6. Your Rights

You have certain rights regarding the information we hold about you. These may include the right to access, modify, or delete the information we hold about you. You can manage your account information through your account settings or contact us directly to exercise these rights.

7. Specific Provisions for Jurisdictional Compliance

a. GDPR (European Union):
If you reside in the EU, you have additional rights such as data portability, the right to object, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. We appoint a Data Protection Officer who can be contacted at [Insert Contact Information].

b. CCPA (California, USA):
California residents have the right to request the disclosure of certain information about our collection of your personal information over the past 12 months, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information.

c. China:
For users in China, we comply with Chinese laws on data protection and ensure that data collection and processing adhere to local legal requirements. Users can contact our local representative at [Insert Contact Information].

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We will let you know via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service, prior to the change becoming effective.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@thehscode.com.