1. Introduction
ChinaMaxxing.info ("the Site") is an online publication dedicated to sharing cultural content about China, including topics in aesthetics, lifestyle, landscape, traditional crafts, and ethnic peoples. The Site is operated by zLocalize.com Inc. ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
We respect your privacy and are committed to transparency regarding how information is handled when you visit our website. This Privacy Policy explains what data is collected, how it is used, and the choices available to you.
2. Information We Collect
The Site does not require user registration, login, or the submission of any personal information. We do not collect names, email addresses, or other personally identifiable information through the Site itself.
We use Google Analytics (Measurement ID: G-K85Z45MQGJ) to collect anonymized usage data, which may include:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Approximate geographic region (country or city level)
- Referring website or search query
This data is aggregated and non-personal. It cannot be used to identify you as an individual.
3. Cookies
The Site uses cookies solely through Google Analytics. The following cookies may be set:
- _ga — Distinguishes unique visitors (expires after 2 years)
- _gid — Distinguishes unique visitors (expires after 24 hours)
These cookies are used exclusively for traffic analysis and do not store personal information. You may disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, or install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to prevent data collection by Google Analytics.
4. How We Use Information
The analytics data we collect is used solely to:
- Understand which topics and content resonate with readers
- Improve the quality, structure, and relevance of our publications
- Monitor site performance and identify technical issues
We do not sell, rent, or share analytics data with third parties for marketing or advertising purposes.
5. Third-Party Services
The Site relies on the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics — Provides website traffic and usage statistics. Data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
- Google Fonts — Web fonts are loaded from Google's servers. When fonts are requested, Google may log your IP address as part of standard server operations. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
6. Data Retention
Google Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google's default data retention policies. User-level and event-level data associated with cookies is automatically deleted after the retention period configured in our Google Analytics account. Aggregated reporting data may be retained indefinitely as it does not identify individual users.
7. Your Rights
Although we do not collect personal data directly, you have the right to:
- Request information about any data we may hold relating to you
- Request deletion of any such data
- Opt out of Google Analytics tracking using the browser add-on referenced above
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to all legitimate requests within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any information from children. If you believe a child has interacted with our Site, please contact us and we will take appropriate action.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
zLocalize.com Inc.
Email: [email protected]
Registered Address: Windsor ON N9G 1W2 Canada