Privacy Policy

1. Scope of Privacy Protection

At **MerchTradetsDb**, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy and security of our platform users, researchers, and professional clients. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, store, and utilize metadata and credentials.

2. Information Collection

We collect personal credentials when you manually sign up for our services, subscribe to researcher tiers, or query APIs:

• **Account Credentials:** Name, email address, password, and enterprise affiliations.
• **Analytical Logs:** Search query parameters, filters (e.g. HS codes or reporter codes selected), and download cycles to improve caching speeds.
• **Payment Tokens:** Handled securely via encrypted checkout gateways. We never store raw credit card numbers.

3. Cookies & Browser Caching

We utilize persistent cookies to keep you signed in, remember your default query settings (e.g. your primary reporter or trade flow selection), and analyze general website visitor flow metrics. You can opt to disable cookies through your browser preferences.

4. Third-Party Data Disclosures

MerchTradetsDb does not sell, lease, or distribute user emails, queries, or analytical logs to advertising networks. Information is only disclosed to satisfy legal requirements or defend database integrity.

5. GDPR & CCPA Compliance Rights

Under European Union GDPR and California CCPA regulations, you hold the right to request a full report of your statistical analytical logs, update account credentials, or demand the absolute erasure of your profile. Please contact our data protection desk at `info@merchtradetsdb.com`.