Privacy Policy

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• The website chinadeveloper.net and any subdomains
• Web applications published by China Developer and accessible via browser or other clients
• Google Chrome extensions published by China Developer (or under developer accounts associated with chinadeveloper.net)
• Any other apps or digital products that link to this policy

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Usage data: How you interact with our website, web app, or extension (e.g., pages visited, features used, general usage statistics). This may include technical data such as browser type, device type, and approximate location (e.g., country) where relevant to the service.
• Data you provide: Information you voluntarily submit (e.g., contact forms, support requests, or in-app inputs). We do not require account registration for most of our Services unless explicitly stated.
• Chrome extension–specific data: Our Chrome extensions may access only the data necessary for their stated purpose (e.g., page content or storage within the extension). Each extension’s permission justification is described in the Chrome Web Store listing. We do not collect personal data beyond what is needed for the extension’s single purpose unless clearly disclosed.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We may use cookies, local storage, or similar technologies for functionality, preferences, and analytics as described in Section 6.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, operate, and improve our Services
• Understand how our Services are used and fix issues
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Comply with applicable laws and protect our rights
• Send you updates or communications only where you have agreed or where permitted by law

We do not sell your personal information. We do not use your data for purposes unrelated to the Services without your consent.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted third parties who assist in operating our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality and data-processing agreements.
• Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
• With your consent: Where you have given explicit consent for a specific disclosure.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website and web apps may use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage) to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g., language, theme)
• Analyze traffic and usage (e.g., via Google Analytics or similar, where used)
• Ensure security and proper functioning of the Services

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Usage and analytics data may be retained in aggregated or anonymized form for longer periods.

8. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

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

• Access and receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update inaccurate personal data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Data portability, where applicable
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights or ask questions about your data, contact us using the details in Section 12.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or higher where required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

11. International Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers are subject to appropriate safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions) where required by applicable law.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the revised policy on this page and update the “Last updated” date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., on our website or via the Chrome Web Store listing). Continued use of our Services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

• Data controller: China Developer (chinadeveloper.net)
• Website: https://chinadeveloper.net
• Contact page: https://chinadeveloper.net/en/contact

We will respond to your request within a reasonable period as required by applicable law.