Welcome to The China-Global South Project (the “Website”), a service of The China-Global South Project (“CGSP,” “our,” “us,” or “we”). CGSP respects the privacy of visitors to the Website. Please read this Privacy Statement carefully to understand what information we collect through the Website and what we do with that information. This Privacy Statement applies only to information collected online through the Website and does not apply to any information you may provide to us or that we may collect offline or through other means (e.g., via telephone, through the mail, or live events). If you have any questions about this Privacy Statement, please contact Editor-in-Chief Eric Olander by email at eric@chinaglobalsouth.com.
PROTECTING THE PRIVACY OF CHILDREN
The Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you’re under 13, please do not provide any information about yourself on the Website.
TYPES OF INFORMATION WE COLLECT
The information that we and/or our service providers collect falls into two categories: (1) information voluntarily supplied by visitors when they use the Website, such as when they register, sign up to receive our email newsletters, post comments in any of the public posting areas, make a purchase, or respond to user surveys; and (2) certain technical information that is automatically collected as visitors navigate through the Website and review our email newsletters and other email messages.
Third parties featured on or linked to by the Website, such as advertisers and others that display promotional messages or offer products and services through the Website (“Advertisers”) may be gathering information as well through processes we don’t control.
Information You Voluntarily Supply to Us
We may collect and store information that you voluntarily supply while on the Website. This may include personally identifiable information if you choose to provide it. You may have the opportunity to voluntarily submit some or all of the following types of information:
– Contact information (e.g., your name and email address)
– Demographic information (e.g., gender, country, and postal code, where applicable)
– Login information (e.g., a username and password)
– Communication preferences
– Payment information (e.g., credit card number) necessary to process a requested transaction
– Information posted in public posting areas and other interactive areas
– Questions or correspondence you send to us through the Website
You are not required to provide personally identifiable information to visit the Website. However, certain information is necessary for some Website features, such as receiving newsletters or posting comments.
Information That Is Collected Automatically
We may also collect and store, and permit our service providers to collect and store, certain technical information that is generated automatically as you navigate the Website. This may include your browser type, operating system, the website that referred you, the type of mobile device you’re using, and your IP address. This helps us make the Website as useful as possible and to manage systems efficiently.
Cookies and Pixel Tags
We may use cookies and pixel tags to enhance your experience on the Website. Cookies are small files your browser places on your device for record-keeping purposes, and pixel tags are used to collect non-personally identifiable information about how visitors use the Website. These tools help us understand user behavior and interests, allowing us to deliver relevant content and ads. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Where required by law, we will only place cookies or other tracking technologies on your device if you have agreed, except where strictly necessary to provide a requested service.
HOW WE USE COLLECTED INFORMATION AND THE LEGAL BASIS ON WHICH WE USE IT
We use the information collected to process registrations, deliver services, communicate with users, improve the Website, measure traffic, and prevent fraud. Where necessary, we may use your information to meet our contractual obligations or our legitimate interests in managing the business efficiently and understanding user needs.
Your Email Address
We may use your email address to contact you for customer service, send updates, newsletters, or other communications about our services. You can unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions in each email.
Information You Provide When Making a Purchase
When purchasing a product or service, we collect information necessary for the transaction, such as your name, email address, billing address, and payment information. Payment details are processed securely and are not stored by CGSP.
Data Collected in Connection with Ads or Your Use of the Website
Advertisers may use cookies and pixel tags to track interactions with their ads on the Website and across other websites. This allows us and the Advertisers to understand ad performance and serve relevant content. We currently do not respond to “Do Not Track” signals but will update this Privacy Statement if that changes.
Sale of Personal Information
The China-Global South Project does not, nor will it, sell or otherwise distribute any personal information of its users to any third party.
Interacting with the Website
Social media plugins on the Website may allow third-party social media services to collect information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before interacting with the Website through these tools.
Your Rights Over Your Personal Information
Depending on your country’s laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, or object to using your personal information and lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
Storage of Information
Information collected through the Website is stored on servers located in the United States and other countries. By using the Website, you agree to such transfers and processing. We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill our business obligations or legal requirements.
Security of Information
We use technical and administrative safeguards to protect the information we collect. However, no system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY STATEMENT
As the web evolves, we may update this Privacy Statement. Any changes will be posted on the Website, and by continuing to use the Website, you agree to the revised terms.
Effective Date: October 1, 2024