China Innovation Watch

Privacy Policy for China Innovation Watch

Last Updated: 27 Feb 2025

At China Innovation Watch, owned and operated by Incitez Pte Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data when you access and use our services via our Substack publication.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide:
When you subscribe, comment, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.

Automatically Collected Information:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (including Google Analytics) to gather non-personally identifiable information about your use of our site. This may include IP addresses, browser types, device information, and browsing behavior to help us improve our services.

Payment Information:
For subscription-based content, payment processing is handled by Stripe. We do not store your payment details; they are managed directly by Stripe in accordance with their privacy policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To Provide and Improve Our Services:
  We use your information to deliver our newsletter, manage subscriptions, and personalize your experience.

• Communication:
  Your email address is used to send you updates, newsletters, and other relevant communications directly to your inbox. We aim to keep these communications spam-free and ad-free.

• Analytics and Research:
  Data collected via cookies and Google Analytics helps us understand user behavior, optimize our content, and enhance user experience.

• Payment Processing:
  For subscription transactions, your payment details are processed via Stripe. We rely on their secure systems to handle this information.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

• Third-Party Services:
  We share your information with trusted third-party providers only as necessary to operate our services. These include:

  • Stripe: For payment processing.

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics.

  These third parties are required to maintain the confidentiality of your information and use it only for the purposes specified by us.

• Legal Requirements:
  We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests.

• No Sale of Personal Information:
  We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorized access. However, please note that no data transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will take steps to delete or anonymize it.

6. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be stored and processed in countries other than your own. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to these jurisdictions, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access and update your personal information.

• Request deletion or correction of your data.

• Object to or restrict the processing of your personal information.

To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about your personal data, please contact us.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

By using China Innovation Watch, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information.