Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 8, 2026
1. Introduction
TariffClassify ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website at tariffclassify.ai (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights in relation to it. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information we collect
2.1 Account information
When you create an account, we collect your email address and, if you use Google Sign-In, your name and profile picture as provided by Google. We do not store your Google password.
2.2 Product data you submit
When you use the classification tool, we collect:
- Product descriptions and attributes you enter into the form
- Product images you upload (stored in encrypted object storage)
- Answers you provide to AI-generated clarifying questions
- The classification results returned by the AI
2.3 Usage data
We automatically collect IP addresses, browser type, pages visited, and timestamps for security and rate-limiting purposes. IP addresses are stored as one-way cryptographic hashes (SHA-256) and cannot be reversed.
2.4 Cookies
We use a single session cookie to keep you signed in and, for guest users, an httpOnly cookie to track your one free classification. We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
3. Data retention
We retain your data for 30 days from the date it was created, after which it is permanently and automatically deleted. This applies to:
- Product descriptions and images you have submitted
- Classification results and conversation history
- Guest session records
Account information (email address, name) is retained for as long as your account is active. You may request deletion of your account and all associated data at any time by emailing privacy@tariffclassify.ai.
4. How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve the classification service
- Generate HTS tariff code classifications using AI
- Detect and prevent abuse (rate limiting, fraud prevention)
- Send transactional emails (sign-in links, receipts)
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your product descriptions or images to train AI models.
5. Third-party services
We share data with the following third-party processors:
- Anthropic, Inc. — Your product descriptions and images are sent to Anthropic's Claude API to generate classifications. Anthropic's privacy policy applies to data processed through their API. Anthropic does not use API inputs to train models by default.
- Google LLC — If you choose Google Sign-In, Google provides your account information to us under Google's OAuth terms.
- Hostinger International Ltd. — Our infrastructure runs on Hostinger servers. All data is stored on these servers.
6. Data security
All data is transmitted over HTTPS (TLS 1.2+). Product images are stored in encrypted object storage with access controls. Passwords are never stored — we use email magic-links and OAuth only. We implement IP-based rate limiting and abuse detection to protect the integrity of the Service.
7. Your rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data; to object to or restrict processing; and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@tariffclassify.ai. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children
The Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have done so, please contact us and we will delete the data immediately.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
10. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at privacy@tariffclassify.ai.