# zipcodestack.com — Full content > zipcodestack.com is a free ZIP code lookup API. It provides a well designed REST-API that returns all data in JSON-format. Source: https://zipcodestack.com/ --- # Terms of Service | Zipcodestack.com URL: https://zipcodestack.com/terms-of-service/ Terms of Service for Zipcodestack.com - Professional zip code lookup and location service. # Terms of Service for zipcodestack.com These Terms of Service ("Terms") govern your access to and use of zipcodestack.com ("Website") and any related services provided by Everapi GmbH ("Owner", "we", "us", or "our"). By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. --- ## Overview This document contains the rules and guidelines for using our Website and related legal agreements. It is a legally binding agreement between you and the Owner. --- ## Key Highlights for Users Some provisions in these Terms apply only to certain types of users. For example, certain terms apply only to consumers or only to business users. Each provision is clearly marked to indicate who it applies to. --- ## Use of the Platform All users must follow these general rules: - You must be at least 18 years old to use our services - You must provide accurate and complete information when creating an account - You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials - You must not use our services for any illegal or unauthorized purpose - You must not interfere with or disrupt the services or servers connected to the services --- ## Creating an Account To use certain features of our service, you may need to create an account. When creating an account, you agree to: - Provide accurate, current, and complete information - Maintain and promptly update your account information - Maintain the security of your account - Notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account - Accept responsibility for all activities that occur under your account --- ## Account Cancellation You may cancel your account at any time by following the instructions on our Website. Upon cancellation: - Your account will be deactivated - You will no longer have access to the services - Any remaining subscription period will not be refunded - Your data will be handled according to our Privacy Policy --- ## Suspension or Removal of Accounts The Owner reserves the right to suspend or remove accounts at any time and without notice if: - You violate these Terms - You engage in fraudulent or illegal activities - You misuse the service - You fail to pay any fees when due - You breach any applicable laws or regulations --- ## Content Ownership All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, and software, is the property of the Owner or its content suppliers and is protected by international copyright laws. --- ## Intellectual Property and Usage You may not: - Copy, modify, or create derivative works of the service - Reverse engineer or attempt to extract the source code of the service - Remove, obscure, or alter any copyright notices - Use the service for any purpose not expressly permitted by these Terms - Use the service in any way that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the service --- ## Third-Party Resources The Website may contain links to third-party websites or resources. The Owner is not responsible for: - The availability or accuracy of such websites or resources - The content, products, or services on or available from such websites or resources - Any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of such websites or resources --- ## Acceptable Use You agree not to use the service to: - Violate any laws or regulations - Infringe upon the rights of others - Distribute viruses or other harmful computer code - Collect or harvest any information from the service - Interfere with or disrupt the service or servers - Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the service --- ## Liability and Legal Responsibilities ### For Australian Users Nothing in these Terms excludes, restricts, or modifies any right or remedy, or any guarantee, warranty, or other term or condition, implied or imposed by any legislation which cannot lawfully be excluded or limited. This may include the Australian Consumer Law which contains guarantees that protect the purchasers of goods and services in certain circumstances. ### For U.S. Users Some states do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties or limitation of liability for incidental or consequential damages, which means that some of the above limitations may not apply. In these states, each party's liability will be limited to the greatest extent permitted by law. --- ## User Responsibility – Indemnification You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Owner and its employees from and against any claims, damages, costs, liabilities, and expenses arising from: - Your use of and access to the service - Your violation of any term of these Terms - Your violation of any third-party right - Any claim that your content caused damage to a third party --- ## General Legal Terms ### Service Disruptions The Owner is not liable for any disruption or failure of the service, regardless of the cause. ### Unauthorized Reselling You may not resell or redistribute the service without express written permission from the Owner. ### Privacy Your use of the service is also governed by our Privacy Policy. ### Changes to Terms The Owner reserves the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify users of any changes by posting the new Terms on this page. --- ## Governing Law and Jurisdiction These Terms are governed by the law of Austria. Any dispute arising from or related to these Terms shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Austria. --- ## Contact Information For any questions about these Terms, please contact us at: **Everapi GmbH** Getreidegasse 22 A-2284 Untersiebenbrunn **Email:** [office@everapi.com](mailto:office@everapi.com) --- # Privacy Policy | Zipcodestack.com URL: https://zipcodestack.com/privacy-policy/ Privacy Policy for Zipcodestack.com - Learn how we protect and handle your data in our zip code lookup and location service. # Privacy Policy for zipcodestack.com This website collects certain types of personal information from its users. You can print this policy at any time by using your browser's print feature. --- ## Data Controller and Owner **Everapi GmbH** Getreidegasse 22 A-2284 Untersiebenbrunn **Email:** [office@everapi.com](mailto:office@everapi.com) --- ## What Data We Collect We may collect the following types of personal data, either directly or via third parties: - First name - Last name - Email address - API usage data - Zip code data - Location information - Address data - Search queries Each category of data collected is described in detail in the appropriate section of this privacy policy or where specifically explained before data is gathered. Users may voluntarily provide this data, while usage data is typically collected automatically when interacting with the site. Unless otherwise noted, all requested data is necessary for proper functionality. If users fail to provide such data, we may not be able to offer our services effectively. Where optional data is indicated, users can choose not to provide it without affecting service quality. If unsure about what information is required, users are encouraged to contact the Owner directly. Cookies and similar tracking tools may be used to deliver services and fulfill purposes outlined in this policy. Users are solely responsible for any third-party personal data shared through this Application. --- ## How and Where Data Is Processed ### Processing Methods We implement suitable technical and organizational measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal data. Data is processed using IT systems according to procedures closely aligned with stated purposes. Authorized personnel (such as staff in administration, marketing, legal, system operations) or third-party partners (e.g., hosting providers, IT firms) may access data when needed. These parties may be appointed as data processors, and an up-to-date list is available on request. ### Processing Location Data is managed at our operational facilities and in other places where involved entities are located. Data transfers may occur internationally based on user location. See the relevant section of this document for more. --- ## Data Retention Unless otherwise stated, data is retained only as long as required for the purpose it was collected. We may keep it longer if required by law or with user consent. --- ## Why We Process Data We collect personal data for the following reasons: - To deliver and maintain our zip code lookup services - To comply with legal obligations - To respond to legal or regulatory requests - To defend our rights and those of our users or third parties - To detect and prevent misuse or fraud - To improve our location accuracy and service quality ### Examples of Processing #### 1. Contacting Users When users fill out a contact form, we use the provided data to respond to inquiries. **Collected data:** name, surname, email address #### 2. Hosting and Infrastructure We use services that help us host and deliver this Application and its features. **Netlify (Netlify, Inc.)** This hosting service may collect email addresses during use. **Location:** United States – Refer to their [Privacy Policy](https://www.netlify.com/privacy/) for details. #### 3. Zip Code Lookup Service When users look up zip codes through our service: - We process the zip codes and location data provided for lookup - We store lookup results temporarily for service improvement - We do not share address data or location information with third parties - We implement strict security measures to protect location data - We maintain high standards for data accuracy and privacy --- ## Legal Basis for Processing We may process personal data when: - Users have given explicit consent - Data is required for a contract or pre-contractual arrangements - Legal obligations demand it - It serves the public interest or official authority - We have legitimate business interests that don't override user rights For help determining the legal basis, please contact the Owner. --- ## More on Data Retention - Data linked to contracts is kept until the agreement is fulfilled - Data processed under legitimate interest is stored as long as necessary - If consent was given, data is kept until consent is withdrawn - Legal obligations may require longer retention - Zip code lookup results are retained only temporarily for service improvement Once the retention period ends, data is deleted and access/portability rights no longer apply. --- ## GDPR Rights for Users Under the GDPR, users have the right to: - Withdraw previously given consent - Object to data processing for specific reasons - Request access to their data - Verify or correct their data - Restrict processing - Have data deleted - Receive data and transfer it to another provider - File complaints with a data protection authority Users can also inquire about how data is protected when transferred abroad. ### Objecting to Data Processing If we process data under public interest or legitimate interest, users may object by explaining their specific situation. Users may always object to direct marketing use without giving a reason. If objected, data will no longer be used for that purpose. --- ## How to Use These Rights To exercise these rights, users can contact the Owner using the contact details above. Requests are free and will be processed within a month. If personal data has been shared with others, the Owner will attempt to notify them of any corrections or deletions, unless it's impossible or overly difficult. --- ## Additional Info ### Legal Use We may use personal data in legal proceedings or in preparation for legal action related to misuse of our Application or services. ### Extra Information Additional details about specific services or data handling may be provided on request. ### System Logs and Maintenance For maintenance and operational purposes, we or third parties may log interactions and collect information such as IP addresses. ### Unlisted Information Users can request further details about data practices by contacting the Owner. --- ## Privacy Policy Updates We may revise this privacy policy at any time. Users will be informed on this page or elsewhere in the Application. We may also notify users by email if possible. Users should check this page regularly for updates. If consent is required for any changes, we will request it again as needed. --- ## Legal Note Unless otherwise mentioned, this privacy policy applies solely to this Application. --- ## Definitions - **Personal Data**: Information identifying a natural person, directly or indirectly. - **Usage Data**: Automatically collected info like IP addresses, browser details, and time spent on pages. - **User**: The person using this site. - **Data Subject**: The individual to whom personal data refers. - **Data Processor**: Entity processing data on behalf of the Data Controller. - **Data Controller**: The party that determines how and why data is processed — in this case, the Owner. - **Service**: The services provided via this Application. - **EU**: References in this policy to the "EU" include both EU and EEA member states. --- # Pricing & Plans | zipcodestack.com URL: https://zipcodestack.com/pricing/ We believe in fair & transparent pricing. All plans can be upgraded or canceled at any time. --- # MCP Server for AI Agents | zipcodestack.com URL: https://zipcodestack.com/mcp/ Connect Claude, Cursor and other AI agents directly to the zipcodestack API through our hosted MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. # Use zipcodestack with AI agents (MCP) zipcodestack ships a hosted [Model Context Protocol](https://modelcontextprotocol.io) (MCP) server. AI agents and assistants — Claude, Cursor, VS Code and any other MCP-capable client — can call the API as native tools, no SDK or glue code required. ``` https://api.zipcodestack.com/mcp ``` ## Connect in seconds Using Claude Code: ```bash claude mcp add --transport http zipcodestack https://api.zipcodestack.com/mcp --header "apikey: YOUR_API_KEY" ``` Or add it to any MCP client configuration: ```json { "mcpServers": { "zipcodestack": { "url": "https://api.zipcodestack.com/mcp", "headers": { "apikey": "YOUR_API_KEY" } } } } ``` Listing the available tools works without authentication. To execute tools, [sign up for a free API key](https://app.zipcodestack.com/register) and send it as the `apikey` header. ## Available tools | Tool | Endpoint | Description | |---|---|---| | `search` | `GET /v1/search` | Look up postal codes | | `distance` | `GET /v1/distance` | Distance from one code to others | | `radius` | `GET /v1/radius` | Codes within a radius | | `polygon` | `POST /v1/polygon` | Codes inside a polygon | | `match` | `GET /v1/match` | Match code pairs within a distance | | `codesByCity` | `GET /v1/code/city` | Codes for a city | | `codesByState` | `GET /v1/code/state` | Codes for a state | | `provinces` | `GET /v1/country/province` | Provinces for a country | | `coverage` | `GET /v1/coverage` | Coverage by country | | `getStatus` | `GET /v1/status` | Account quota status | Tool calls are metered like regular API requests and return the same machine-readable errors, so your agent always knows how to proceed. Full details in the [MCP documentation](https://zipcodestack.com/docs/mcp). --- # Imprint | zipcodestack.com URL: https://zipcodestack.com/imprint/ We are a company, built in the heart of Europe. ## Imprint **Company Name**: Everapi GmbH **Company Address**: Getreidegasse 22, A-2284 Untersiebenbrunn **Commercial Register:** FN569823a **VAT-ID**: ATU78304602 **E-mail**: office@everapi.com Please use our contact form to contact us **Managing Director:** Dominik Kukacka --- # Attribution | Zipcodestack.com URL: https://zipcodestack.com/attribution/ The data sources that we utilize