Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 24, 2026

NIDSAN SHIPPING is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data in connection with our freight forwarding and logistics services.

1. Information We Collect

Account & Identity Information

Full legal name, company name, mailing address
Email address, phone number
Tax ID (EIN) or Social Security Number (required for AES/EEI export filings)
Government-issued photo ID (passport, drivers license) for compliance verification

Shipping & Transaction Data

Consignee and notify party details
Commodity descriptions, HS/HTS codes, vehicle VIN numbers
Vehicle titles, bills of sale, and ownership documents
Booking details, invoices, payment history

Technical Data

Browser type, IP address, device information
Pages visited, session duration, referral sources

2. How We Use Your Information

Processing bookings, generating bills of lading, and managing shipments
Filing AES/EEI with U.S. Census Bureau and CBP as required by law
Filing ISF (Importer Security Filing) and customs documentation
Generating invoices, processing payments, and managing your account
Communicating shipment status, booking confirmations, and service updates
Compliance with U.S. trade regulations (OFAC screening, denied party checks)
Improving our platform and customer experience

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on: (a) contractual necessity to provide our shipping services; (b) legal obligations under U.S. export regulations (15 CFR Part 30, 19 CFR); (c) legitimate business interests; and (d) your consent where applicable.

4. Data Sharing

We share your information only as necessary with:

Ocean carriers (MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, etc.) for booking and transport
U.S. Government agencies — CBP, Census Bureau, OFAC (legally required)
Destination customs authorities for import clearance
Port authorities and terminals for cargo handling
Trucking partners for inland transportation
Payment processors for secure transaction handling

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

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

AES-256 encryption for sensitive data at rest
TLS 1.2+ encryption for all data in transit
Role-based access controls (RBAC) limiting data access to authorized personnel
Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
Secure cloud infrastructure with automated backups

6. Data Retention

Export records (AES/EEI): Minimum 5 years as required by 15 CFR 30.10
Shipping and customs records: Minimum 5 years per CBP requirements
Financial records: 7 years per IRS requirements
Account data: Retained while your account is active, plus applicable retention periods

7. Your Rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data by contacting us. Please note that certain records must be retained per U.S. export and tax regulations and cannot be deleted during the mandatory retention period.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice.

10. Contact

For privacy inquiries: us.export@nidsanshipping.com | 855-689-0750