Last updated: January 15, 2026
We update this policy regularly to reflect changes in our practices.
📋 Table of Contents
1. Introduction
Welcome to ChinaCurator ("we", "our", "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://chinacurator.com.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy complies with GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically Collected Information
- Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze site usage, and deliver personalized ads through Google AdSense. You can manage cookies via your browser settings or our Cookie Consent Banner.
- Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs (anonymized).
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 to understand user behavior. All data is anonymized and processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy.
2.2 Voluntarily Provided Information
- Email Subscriptions: Collected via HubSpot for newsletters. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails.
- Contact Forms: Information you provide when contacting us (name, email, message) via HubSpot forms.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Provide and maintain our website
- Deliver relevant advertisements (our primary revenue source)
- Send newsletters (only with your explicit consent)
- Analyze and improve content
- Respond to your inquiries
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Cookie Policy and Consent Management
We use cookies and similar technologies to provide, secure, and improve our website. This section explains the types of cookies we use and how you can manage your preferences.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic website functionality | Session management, security verification | 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Understand how visitors use our site | Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| Advertising Cookies | Provide personalized ad content | Google AdSense, DoubleClick | 1 year |
| Functional Cookies | Remember your preferences | Search history, language selection | 1 year |
How to Manage Cookies
You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link at the bottom of the website. You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Withdrawing Consent
If you have consented to cookie usage, you can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies or clicking "Reject" in the Cookie Settings.
5. Third-Party Services
We work with: Google AdSense, Google Analytics, and HubSpot. These services have their own privacy policies.
Data Sharing: We do not sell your personal information. Third parties only receive data necessary for service provision.
Data Processing: Google processes data in accordance with Google Privacy Policy. HubSpot processes data under HubSpot Privacy Policy.
6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA Compliance)
If you are in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, or California, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten")
- Restriction: Limit how we process your data
- Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to data processing for direct marketing
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
To exercise these rights, contact: privacy@chinacurator.com. We will respond within 30 days.
CCPA-Specific: California residents can request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, and opt-out of data sales (we do not sell data).
7. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at privacy@chinacurator.com.
8. Changes to This Policy
We update this policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via email to subscribers and a notice on our homepage for 30 days prior to implementation.
We maintain a public change log of this policy on GitHub.
9. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries: privacy@chinacurator.com
For general inquiries: hello@chinacurator.com
For legal matters: legal@chinacurator.com
Physical Address: Beijing, China (exact address available upon request for legal purposes)
Data Protection Officer: Mr. Li Wei - privacy@chinacurator.com