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Privacy Notice
Last updated: January 2025
Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your data. This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use the Hazmat Analysis System.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- MSDS Documents: PDF files you upload for analysis
- Port Information: Loading and discharge ports you specify
- Contact Information: If you choose to provide feedback or support requests
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- Usage Data: How you interact with our service
- Technical Information: Browser type, IP address, device information
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device (see our Cookie Statement)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Service Provision: To provide MSDS analysis and port-specific recommendations
- Security: To verify human users and prevent abuse
- Improvement: To enhance our service and user experience
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide support
- Compliance: To meet legal and regulatory requirements
3. Data Processing and Storage
3.1 MSDS Document Processing
- Documents are processed in real-time for analysis
- We do not permanently store your MSDS documents
- Documents are automatically deleted after processing
- Only extracted text relevant to transport information is temporarily processed
3.2 Data Retention
- MSDS Documents: Deleted immediately after analysis
- Analysis Results: Not stored on our servers
- Usage Logs: Retained for up to 12 months for security and analytics
- Contact Information: Retained only if you provide it for support
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
4.1 Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- OpenAI API: For AI-powered analysis of MSDS content
- hCaptcha: For security verification and bot prevention
- UN/LOCODE Database: For port information and autocomplete
4.2 Data Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information
- We may share data with third-party services only as necessary for service provision
- We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
5. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:
- Encryption: All data transmission is encrypted using HTTPS
- Access Controls: Limited access to personal information
- Regular Security Reviews: Ongoing assessment of security practices
- Secure Infrastructure: Hosted on secure cloud platforms
6. Your Rights and Choices
6.1 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request information about what data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
- Objection: Object to certain types of processing
6.2 Your Choices
- You can choose not to upload MSDS documents
- You can disable cookies in your browser settings
- You can contact us to exercise your privacy rights
7. International Data Transfers
Our service may process data in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data when it is transferred internationally.
8. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
9. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new notice on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us:
11. Data Protection Officer
For privacy-related inquiries, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above.