Information We Collect
CalcMyTariff.com does not require user accounts or collect personal information. We do not store your tariff calculations. The following data may be collected automatically:
- Analytics data via Google Analytics 4
- Advertising data via Google AdSense (when enabled)
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand site traffic patterns. GA4 may collect:
- Pages visited and navigation paths
- Time spent on site
- Geographic region (country/city level)
- Device type and browser
- Referral source (how you arrived at the site)
Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. You can opt out of GA4 tracking by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.
Google AdSense
We display advertisements through Google AdSense. Google and its advertising partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting adssettings.google.com.
For more information about how Google uses data from partner sites, visit google.com/policies/privacy/partners/.
Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- (a) Analytics: Google Analytics 4 tracking cookies used to understand traffic patterns and improve the site.
- (b) Advertising: Google AdSense cookies used to serve and personalize advertisements. For EU visitors, Google AdSense manages GDPR consent directly through its own consent mechanism.
You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings. To opt out of personalized advertising, visit adssettings.google.com.
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides the following rights and protections:
Legal basis for processing: Legitimate interest (analytics for site improvement) and consent (advertising personalization, managed by Google AdSense directly for EU visitors through its built-in consent mechanism).
Your rights under GDPR:
- Right of access — request a copy of data held about you
- Right to rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restriction of processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing
To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@calcmytariff.com.
CCPA Compliance (California Users)
California residents have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to know what personal data is collected
- Right to delete personal data
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information
We do not sell personal information. For CCPA requests, contact us at contact@calcmytariff.com.
Data Retention
Analytics data is retained per Google's default retention periods (typically 14 months for GA4 event data). No personal data is stored on our servers — we do not operate a database of user information.
Third-Party Links
Our site contains links to external resources including USITC (usitc.gov), Tax Foundation (taxfoundation.org), and htsus.usitc.gov. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact
For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at contact@calcmytariff.com.