This Privacy Policy explains how Chen Shiwu ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website and book our in-person workshops. By using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information
- We collect personal information that you provide when booking a workshop through our website, including:
- Name
- Address
- Location data
- Email address
- Phone number
- Payment details
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
- We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited on our website
- Referring website
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
- To process and confirm your workshop booking
- To communicate with you about your booking or workshop details
- To provide customer support
- To improve our website and services
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Use of Google Maps
- Our website uses Google Maps to provide location-based services and information for our in-person workshops.
- By using our website, you agree to the Google Maps/Google Earth Additional Terms of Service (https://maps.google.com/help/terms_maps.html) and Google’s Privacy Policy (https://policies.google.com/privacy).
- Google may collect and process data according to its own privacy policy, which may include location data and other information related to your use of Google Maps.
4. Sharing Your Information
- We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties except as required to provide our services (e.g., payment processing).
- We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or servicing you, provided that these parties agree to keep your information confidential.
5. Data Security
- We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
- However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Retention of Information
- We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
7. Your Rights
- You have the right to access, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you.
- If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us as described at the end of the page.
8. Links to External Websites
- Our website may contain links to external websites, including Google Maps.
- We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
9. Types of Cookies Used
Our website uses cookies that are essential for the operation of the site. These cookies are classified as "required cookies." Required cookies are necessary to provide you with services and features available on our website. They help us to maintain security, manage your session, and provide essential functionalities, such as:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session state and enable you to navigate through our website.
- Analytics Cookies: To track the website behavior use Matomo and are self hosting it on our own webserver. No data leaves the web server and is given or sold to any company. The data is anonymized and we use it only for internal analyze how to better serve content. Google analytics or any other analytics data collecting company is not used on this site.
1. No Use of Optional Cookies
We do not use cookies that track your behavior for advertising purposes, collect personal information without your consent, mainly during the booking process. We only use cookies that are necessary to provide you with the best possible experience on our website.
2. How We Use Required Cookies
- Functional Operation: To ensure our website functions properly, including navigating pages, accessing secure areas, and using essential features.
- Security and Performance: To maintain the security and stability of our website, prevent misuse or fraud, and protect your data.
3. Managing Required Cookies
Required cookies cannot be disabled without impacting the functionality of our website. If you choose to disable these cookies via your browser settings, certain parts of our website may not function correctly. You can learn more about how to manage cookies through your browser’s help documentation.
4. Your Consent and Rights
By using our website, you agree to the use of required cookies as described in this policy. You have the right to request information about the cookies we use, and you may contact us as descibed below for any inquiries or to exercise your rights.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time.
- Any changes will be posted on this page, and your continued use of our website will constitute acceptance of such changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the contact form.
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