Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit China Neighbor, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics, including:
- Your IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Referral source (how you found us)
Information You Provide
If you contact us through email, WhatsApp, or WeChat, we collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Contact information (email, phone number, WeChat ID)
- Message content
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Improve our content: Understand which guides are most helpful
- Respond to inquiries: Answer your questions and provide support
- Optimize user experience: Identify technical issues and improve navigation
- Analyze traffic: Understand visitor demographics and behavior
Cookies and Tracking
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Theme Preference
We store your dark/light mode preference in your browser's local storage to remember your choice across visits. This data never leaves your device.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics
For website analytics. View Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Cloudflare
For website hosting and CDN. View Cloudflare's privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
Affiliate Links
When you click affiliate links (VPN providers, eSIM services, insurance), those companies may track your visit. We do not control their privacy practices.
Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary:
- Contact inquiries: 2 years after last communication
- Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics per their policy
- Local storage: Deleted when you clear browser data
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of data we have about you
- Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out: Disable Google Analytics tracking
To exercise these rights, contact us with your request.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.
International Users
China Neighbor is operated from China. If you access our site from outside China, your information may be transferred to and processed in China, which may have different privacy laws than your country.
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. Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.