Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

HCM Tables is a free reference tool. We do not require account registration. If you contact us via email, we collect the email address and message content you provide.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit hcm-tables.com, we automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• IP address (anonymized by analytics services)
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Search queries entered in the table search tool
• Referring website URL
• Date and time of your visit

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for analytics and advertising. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Google Analytics 4 (GA4)

We use Google Analytics 4 (tracking ID: G-NSN2JWG98H) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects anonymized usage data including page views, session duration, and user interactions. Google may use this data in accordance with their own privacy policy.

• Data retention: 14 months
• IP anonymization: enabled
• Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/privacy

Plausible Analytics

We also use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. Plausible complies with GDPR, CCPA, and PECR out of the box.

• No cookies set
• No personal data collected
• No cross-site tracking
• Plausible Privacy Policy: plausible.io/privacy

Google AdSense

We display advertisements served by Google AdSense (publisher ID: ca-pub-4971966903803570). Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.

• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings
• You may also opt out via aboutads.info or networkadvertising.org
• Google AdSense Privacy Policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and improve the HCM Tables search tool and blog
• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
• Diagnose technical problems and monitor site performance
• Respond to user inquiries

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

Our site integrates with the following third-party services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
• Google AdSense: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
• Plausible Analytics: plausible.io/privacy
• Google Fonts: Font files are loaded from Google's servers. See Google Fonts privacy FAQ
• Vercel: Site is hosted on Vercel, which may process IP addresses and request logs. See Vercel Privacy Policy
• Stripe: Optional payment processing for site supporters. When you use the "Support This Project" button, you are directed to a Stripe-hosted payment page. HCM Tables does not collect or store your payment card details — all payment data is handled by Stripe, Inc. See stripe.com/privacy

5. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for up to 14 months as configured in Google Analytics. Server access logs maintained by Vercel are subject to their retention policies. We do not maintain a separate database of personal user data.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt-out: Opt out of analytics tracking and personalized advertising
• Data portability: Request your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us via hcm-tables.com. For opt-out of Google Analytics, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• The right to delete personal information held by businesses
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

We do not sell personal information. To submit a CCPA request, contact us via hcm-tables.com.

8. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or Switzerland, you have rights under GDPR. Our lawful basis for processing data is legitimate interest (analytics to improve the service) and consent (for advertising cookies). You can withdraw consent at any time by opting out of analytics and advertising as described in Section 2.

9. Children's Privacy

HCM Tables is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the information we collect. Our site is served over HTTPS. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of hcm-tables.com after changes constitute acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please visit hcm-tables.com.