Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how ChinesePath.com collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information. By using the Service, you agree to the data processing practices described in this Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

Information you provide directly

  • Your name and email address provided when registering an account
  • The content of messages sent through the Contact Us page

Information collected automatically

  • Your IP address (used to determine applicable regional pricing)
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Page visit records and usage duration
  • Course learning progress and unit completion records

Information we do not collect

  • We do not collect or store any payment card information. All payment data is processed by our third-party payment provider and is subject to their respective privacy policies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • To process purchases and verify account status
  • To determine applicable pricing based on your region
  • To send you notifications related to your account and purchases
  • To respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • To analyze platform usage in order to optimize course content and user experience
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to any third party, nor do we use it for commercial purposes unrelated to those described above.

3. Information Sharing

We share your information with third parties only in the following circumstances:

Payment Processing: Purchase payments are processed by a third-party payment provider. We provide them with the information necessary to complete the transaction, and the processing of payment data is governed by that provider's privacy policy.

Service Providers: We use necessary third-party services to operate the platform, including hosting services, email services, and analytics tools. These providers are authorized to process your data only to the extent necessary to deliver their services.

Legal Requirements: We may disclose necessary information when required by law or to protect our legitimate legal interests.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers. We implement reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction.

We retain your data for the duration of your active account and for any additional period required by law. Following account deletion, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within a reasonable timeframe, except where retention is required by law.

5. Local Storage Technologies

We use browser-based local storage technologies (LocalStorage and IndexedDB) to save your login state and course learning progress on your device. This data is stored locally on your device and is not tracked or used for advertising purposes.

You may delete this locally stored data by clearing your browser data. Please note that doing so will result in the loss of your locally stored learning progress and may affect the normal functioning of the Service.

6. Your Rights

Depending on the laws applicable in your region, you may have the following rights:

Right of Access: to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you

Right of Rectification: to request correction of inaccurate personal data

Right of Erasure: to request deletion of your personal data

Right to Data Portability: to request your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format

Right to Object: to object to our processing of your personal data

Right to Withdraw Consent: to withdraw any consent you have previously given, at any time

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us through the Contact Us page. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally within 30 days).

EU and UK users: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your member state.

Korean users: You are entitled to all rights provided under Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

California users: Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), you have the right to know the categories of personal information we collect and how it is used, and to request deletion of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.

7. Minors

This Service is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

8. Third-Party Links

This platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites and recommend that you review their respective privacy policies when visiting them.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated in advance via email or a notice on the website. Continued use of the Service constitutes your acceptance of the updated Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the Contact Us page.