Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 7, 2026
Last Updated: April 7, 2026
Operated by: Hazard Registry (“we,” “us,” “our”)

Hazard Registry (“the Site”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. The Barcode & Serial Number Scanner — 100% Client-Side

This is the most important section of our Privacy Policy.

Our product recall scanner tool uses your device’s camera to read barcodes and serial numbers. This process happens entirely within your device’s web browser using client-side JavaScript. Specifically:

  • 📷 Camera access is handled entirely within your device’s browser. We do NOT transmit, capture, or store images of your home, your products, or your surroundings on our servers.
  • 🔒 No video or image data ever leaves your phone or computer. The camera feed is processed locally by the html5-qrcode library running in your browser.
  • 🚫 No server calls are made during the scanning process. The scanned code is compared against a locally stored list of affected product identifiers (the dangerList array) that is already loaded on the page.
  • ✅ When you close the page or navigate away, all camera data is immediately discarded by your browser.

In plain English: Your camera never talks to our servers. Everything happens on your device. We literally cannot see what you scan. This is a deliberate privacy-by-design architecture choice.

2. Information We Collect

2a. Information You Voluntarily Provide

If you choose to submit the Legal Rights Assessment form on a recall page, we collect:

  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • State of Residence
  • Incident Description (optional)

This information is collected strictly upon your explicit consent (you must click the submit button) for the sole purpose of connecting you with an independent, licensed attorney who can evaluate your potential legal claim. This data is processed through WPForms and routed to qualified third-party law firms who specialize in product liability.

We do not sell this information to marketers, data brokers, or any entity unrelated to your legal inquiry.

2b. Automatically Collected Information

Like most websites, our server automatically logs:

  • IP address (anonymized where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URL
  • Device type (mobile/desktop)

This data is used solely for website analytics, performance optimization, and security monitoring. It is not used to personally identify you.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies required for the website to function (WordPress session cookies, CSRF protection). These cannot be disabled without breaking the site.

Analytics Cookies

We may use Google Analytics or similar tools to understand how visitors use our site. This helps us improve our recall guides and user experience. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

Advertising Cookies

If Google AdSense or similar advertising networks are active on this site, they may place cookies to serve relevant ads. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective ad network’s privacy policy. You can manage ad personalization at Google Ad Settings.

4. How We Use Your Information

  • Legal Rights Assessment: To connect you with qualified attorneys for a free claim evaluation
  • Site Improvement: To analyze aggregate traffic patterns and improve our content
  • Security: To protect against spam, abuse, and unauthorized access
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and respond to lawful requests

5. Data Sharing

We share your personal information only in the following circumstances:

  • Legal Rights Assessment submissions are shared with independent, licensed law firms for the purpose of evaluating your potential claim
  • Service providers (hosting, email) who process data on our behalf under strict contractual obligations
  • Legal obligations when required by law, court order, or government regulation

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including SSL/TLS encryption, secure hosting infrastructure, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at contact@hazardregistry.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Hazard Registry is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

9. California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete it, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

10. 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 the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact

For privacy questions or data requests:
📧 contact@hazardregistry.com
🏢 Hazard Registry — Hazard Registry Division