1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how Pluggabl L.L.C. ("TokHQ," "we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you use our shipping automation service at tokhq.io (the "Service"). We provide fulfillment automation for TikTok Shop sellers, helping manage orders, purchase shipping labels, and track shipments.
By using TokHQ, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these practices, please do not use our Service.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Account Information
When you create an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name (personal or business)
- Company name (optional)
- Password (encrypted)
- Phone number (optional, for support)
2.2 TikTok Shop Integration Data
When you connect your TikTok Shop account, we access and store:
- TikTok Shop ID and store name
- OAuth tokens (encrypted)
- Order information (order ID, items, quantities, SKUs, prices)
- Customer shipping addresses (name, address, phone)
- Order status and fulfillment requirements
- TikTok-imposed shipping deadlines and SLA requirements
2.3 Shipping and Label Data
For label generation and tracking, we collect:
- Package dimensions and weights
- Carrier selections and service types
- Tracking numbers
- Label costs and shipping rates
- Shipment status updates
- Return address information
2.4 Payment Information
Payment processing is handled by Stripe. We store:
- Stripe customer ID
- Last 4 digits of payment method
- Billing address
- Subscription status and plan details
We do NOT store full credit card numbers, CVV codes, or banking credentials.
2.5 Usage and Technical Data
We automatically collect:
- IP addresses
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Access times and dates
- Pages viewed and features used
- Error logs and performance metrics
- Webhook events and API call logs
2.6 Communications
If you contact support or receive notifications, we store:
- Email correspondence
- Support ticket content
- Alert preferences
- Notification history
3. How We Use Your Information
3.1 Provide Core Services
- Process and fulfill TikTok Shop orders
- Purchase shipping labels on your behalf
- Post tracking information to TikTok
- Monitor shipping SLAs and compliance
- Send alerts about at-risk orders
3.2 Maintain and Improve Service
- Debug technical issues
- Monitor system performance
- Analyze usage patterns
- Develop new features
- Ensure security and prevent fraud
3.3 Business Operations
- Process payments and subscriptions
- Provide customer support
- Send service updates and critical alerts
- Comply with legal obligations
- Enforce our Terms of Service
3.4 Communications
- Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping alerts)
- Provide system notifications (downtime, updates)
- Respond to support requests
- Send billing and account notices
We do NOT:
- Sell your personal information
- Use your customer data for marketing
- Share data for advertising purposes
- Access your TikTok Shop data beyond what's necessary for fulfillment
4. Information Sharing
4.1 Service Providers
We share information with third parties that help operate our Service:
Shipping Providers (EasyPost, Shippo)
- Customer shipping addresses
- Package details
- Carrier preferences
Purpose: Generate shipping labels and track packages
TikTok Shop
- Tracking numbers
- Ready-to-ship status updates
- Fulfillment confirmations
Purpose: Update order status and maintain compliance
Payment Processor (Stripe)
- Billing information
- Payment method details
Purpose: Process subscription payments
Infrastructure (Amazon Web Services)
- All data is stored in AWS US-East region
- Encrypted at rest and in transit
Purpose: Host and operate our Service
4.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required to:
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to valid legal requests
- Protect our rights, property, or safety
- Investigate fraud or security issues
4.3 Business Transfers
If TokHQ is acquired or merged, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email and prominent notice on our Service before your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
4.4 Aggregated Data
We may share aggregated, non-identifying statistics about Service usage, such as average shipping times or popular carriers, for business development or industry reports.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures:
- Encryption: All sensitive data is encrypted at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+)
- Access Controls: Role-based permissions and multi-factor authentication for staff
- Infrastructure: Secure AWS environment with VPC isolation
- Monitoring: 24/7 security monitoring and intrusion detection
- Regular Audits: Quarterly security reviews and vulnerability assessments
- Incident Response: Documented breach response plan with 72-hour notification
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
6. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and comply with legal obligations:
| Data Type |
Retention Period |
| Account Data |
Duration of account plus 30 days after deletion |
| Order/Shipment Data |
180 days from order date |
| Event Logs |
90 days |
| Support Tickets |
2 years |
| Financial Records |
7 years (legal requirement) |
| Security Logs |
1 year |
After retention periods, data is permanently deleted from production systems. Encrypted backups are retained for 30 additional days for disaster recovery.
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Access and Portability
You can request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format.
7.2 Correction
You can update account information through your dashboard or by contacting support.
7.3 Deletion
You can request deletion of your account and personal information. We will process deletion requests within 7 days, except where retention is required by law.
7.4 Restriction
You can request we limit processing of your information in certain circumstances.
7.5 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know if information is sold or disclosed (we do NOT sell data)
- Right to opt-out of sale (not applicable as we don't sell)
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights
7.6 European Privacy Rights (GDPR-Ready)
When we expand to the EU, users will have:
- Right to object to processing
- Right to withdraw consent
- Right to lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
- Rights related to automated decision-making
8. Cookies and Tracking
We use minimal, essential cookies only:
- Session Cookies: Maintain login state (expire on logout)
- Security Cookies: CSRF protection (required for security)
- Preference Cookies: Remember display settings (optional)
We do NOT use:
- Advertising cookies
- Third-party analytics cookies
- Cross-site tracking
- Browser fingerprinting
You can disable cookies in your browser, but this may limit Service functionality.
9. Children's Privacy
TokHQ is not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information is processed and stored in the United States. By using TokHQ, you consent to the transfer of information to the U.S., which may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.
For future EU users, we will implement appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
11. Third-Party Links
Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (TikTok Shop, carrier sites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. Please review their privacy policies separately.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes, we will notify you via email or prominent Service notice at least 30 days before the changes take effect.
Continued use of TokHQ after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
13. Contact Information
14. Data Protection Officer
For privacy-specific matters, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at: [email protected]
Appendix A: TikTok Shop Data Usage
As required by TikTok's Developer Services and Privacy Requirements (DSPR), we specifically disclose:
Data We Access from TikTok:
- Order information (ID, items, customer details)
- Store configuration
- Shipping requirements and SLAs
- OAuth tokens for API access
How We Use TikTok Data:
- Exclusively for order fulfillment automation
- To purchase shipping labels as instructed
- To update order status and tracking
- To ensure SLA compliance
TikTok Data Sharing:
- With shipping providers (addresses only, for label generation)
- Never sold or used for advertising
- Never shared beyond fulfillment necessity
TikTok Data Security:
- Encrypted OAuth tokens
- Webhook signature verification
- Access logging and monitoring
- Immediate token revocation on disconnect