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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

At ChinaFootprints.com, your privacy is our priority. We are committed to safeguarding your personal information and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your data. This Privacy Policy explains your rights under global data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

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Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

a) Personal Information — Name, email address, and other details you provide when subscribing to our newsletter, leaving comments, or contacting us. Payment details (if applicable) are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers.

b) Non-Personal Information — Device information, IP address, browser type, operating system, and usage data collected through cookies or analytics tools.

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How We Use Your Information

  • Delivering personalized travel content, recommendations, and updates.
  • Sending newsletters, promotions, or transactional emails (only with your consent).
  • Analyzing website traffic and improving our services.
  • Complying with legal obligations.
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Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us understand user preferences and website performance.

Types of Cookies:

  • Essential Cookies — Enable core functionality like navigation.
  • Analytics Cookies — Help us analyze website usage (e.g., Google Analytics).
  • Marketing Cookies — Used for personalized advertising.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings.

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Your Rights Under GDPR (European Users)

As a European user, you have the right to:

  • Access Your Data — Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Data Correction — Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Data Deletion — Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”).
  • Restrict Processing — Object to how we process your data or request restrictions.
  • Data Portability — Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at chan.jim509@gmail.com.

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Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect, use, and share.
  • Request access to or deletion of your data.
  • Opt out of the sale of your personal data (if applicable).

To exercise your rights, contact us at chan.jim509@gmail.com.

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Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with trusted third parties, including:

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, email marketing, analytics tools).
  • Compliance with legal requirements, such as court orders.

We never sell your personal data to third parties.

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Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

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Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations.

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Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.

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Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data rights, please reach out:

Have questions about your data?

For unresolved issues, European users can also contact their local Data Protection Authority (DPA).

Email Us

Do Not Track Signals (CCPA)

Our website does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” browser signals.