Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At North Trade Hub ("we", "us", "our"), we respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or use our tools. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679 and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Log Data: IP addresses, browser type, operating system, referring pages, and timestamps — collected automatically via server logs and analytics services.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our tools (e.g., which VAT numbers you check). We do not store the VAT numbers you enter. They are only sent to external API services for validation and are not retained on our servers.
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to analyze traffic and improve user experience. See Section 6 for details.
• Contact Information: If you email us, we may retain your email address and message for customer service purposes.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate and maintain the Site and its tools
• To analyze usage patterns and improve our content
• To serve relevant advertisements via Adsterra or similar networks
• To respond to your inquiries
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect your data:

• Adsterra / AdSense: Display advertisements. They may use cookies for personalized ads. Adsterra Privacy Policy
• vatcomply.com / vatlayer.com: VAT validation APIs. These services receive the VAT number you enter but do not store it permanently. vatcomply.com Privacy
• Cloudflare: CDN and security services. Cloudflare Privacy Policy

5. Data Retention

We do not store VAT numbers or financial information entered into our calculators. Log data (IP addresses, timestamps) is retained for a maximum of 30 days for security and analytics purposes. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to resolve your inquiry.

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following types:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function (e.g., remembering your cookie preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site (e.g., Cloudflare Web Analytics).
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Adsterra to serve relevant ads based on your interests.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality. By clicking "Accept" on our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data.
• Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw cookie consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures, including SSL encryption (HTTPS), Cloudflare DDoS protection, and regular software updates. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when changes were made. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Address: North Trade Hub (digital presence only — no physical office)