Privacy Policy

Last Updated: [01/10/2024]

Effective Date: [01/01/2019]

Important: This Privacy Policy explains how LinLan Edu ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at linlanedu.com. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or blog updates
• Leave comments on our articles
• Contact us through our contact forms
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Create an account on our website

1.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit LinLan Edu, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Device information (computer, mobile device, etc.)
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Search terms used to find our website

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Content Delivery: To provide you with articles about Chinese calligraphy, painting, history, and culture
• Website Improvement: To analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve our content and user experience
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Newsletter: To send you updates about new articles and educational content (only if you subscribe)
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: To protect our website and users from fraud and abuse

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

3.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience and provide personalized content.

3.2 Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
• Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

3.3 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

4. Third-Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the Internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ad Settings.

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends without identifying individual visitors.

4.3 Social Media Plugins

Our website may include social media sharing buttons. These services may collect information about your visit to our website according to their own privacy policies.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5.1 Security Measures

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information
• Secure hosting environment

6. 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 or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights

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

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where applicable

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are conducted in accordance with applicable privacy laws and with appropriate safeguards in place.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

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

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

12. European Union Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Union, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Website: linlanedu.com
• Email: [linlanedu@gmail.com]
• Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

By using LinLan Edu, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to our collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.