Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to China Travel Ready ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website chinatravelready.com and use our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Disclose to Us

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Download our free travel checklist
• Contact us via email or contact form
• Participate in surveys or promotions
• Use our interactive tools

The personal information we collect may include:

• Name: Your first and last name
• Email Address: For newsletter and communications
• Country of Residence: To provide relevant travel information
• Travel Preferences: Information you provide in our tools

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution
• Cookies: See our Cookie Policy for details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect or receive to:

• Send Newsletters: Deliver travel tips, guides, and updates you subscribed to
• Improve Our Services: Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Respond to Inquiries: Answer your questions and provide support
• Personalize Content: Show relevant travel information based on your preferences
• Comply with Laws: Meet legal obligations and protect our rights
• Prevent Fraud: Detect and prevent fraudulent or illegal activities

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our website (email service providers, analytics tools)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or government request
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, or acquisition
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services, including:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic
• Email Service Providers: To send newsletters
• Affiliate Links: See our Affiliate Disclosure
• Social Media Platforms: For sharing content

These third parties have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or indicate when a cookie is being sent.

For more information, please read our Cookie Policy.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure server infrastructure
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers' data is kept until you unsubscribe.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Object: Object to processing of your personal data

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@chinatravelready.com

10. GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent (e.g., newsletter signup)
• Legitimate Interests: To improve our services and website
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

11. CCPA Compliance (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to say no to the sale of personal information
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to non-discrimination

Note: We do not sell personal information.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

13. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this privacy policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions or comments about this privacy policy, please contact us: