Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 20, 2025
1. Information We Collect
ChinaLens collects minimal data. We do not require user accounts, and we do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily provide them through our contact form.
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors find and use our site. This includes standard analytics data: pages visited, time on site, referring URLs, browser type, and approximate geographic location. This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify you personally.
2. Cookies
ChinaLens uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Google AdSense: We display advertisements through Google AdSense, which uses cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
- Google Analytics: Analytics cookies help us understand site usage and improve content quality.
- Essential cookies: No essential cookies are required for basic site functionality, as ChinaLens is a static content site.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
- Google AdSense (advertising)
- Google Analytics (site analytics)
These services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review Google's privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent personal data to third parties. Data collected through analytics is used solely to improve ChinaLens content and user experience.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights including:
- The right to access personal data we hold about you
- The right to request deletion of your data
- The right to opt out of cookie-based tracking
To exercise these rights, contact us through our contact page. We will respond within 30 days.
6. Children's Privacy
ChinaLens is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be noted prominently.
8. Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Visit our Contact page to reach us.