Effective Date: January 1, 2025
At Tariff Impact Calculator, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Calculator inputs (product values, types, countries, HTS codes)
- Email address (if you subscribe to alerts or contact us)
- Any information you provide when contacting support
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and device information
- Browser type and operating system
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring website addresses
- Calculator usage patterns and preferences
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your calculator preferences
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Improve user experience
- Track affiliate referrals (with your consent)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide accurate tariff calculations and related services
- Improve and optimize our calculators and tools
- Send tariff updates and alerts (if subscribed)
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect against fraudulent or illegal activity
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our website and services (e.g., hosting providers, analytics services)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law or to respond to legal process
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
- Aggregated Data: We may share aggregated, non-personal information publicly
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments
- Limited access to personal information
- Secure data storage practices
However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
5. Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Affiliate Partners
When you click on affiliate links, you will be directed to third-party websites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the information we have about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
- Cookie Preferences: Manage cookie settings in your browser
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@tariffimpactcalculator.com
7. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete that information promptly.
8. California Privacy Rights
California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to say no to the sale of personal information
- Right to equal service and price
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
9. International Users
If you are accessing our services from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to such transfer.
10. 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 and updating the "Effective Date" above. Your continued use of our services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Tariff Impact Calculator
Email: privacy@tariffimpactcalculator.com
Website: https://tariffimpactcalculator.com