Last updated: July 20, 2026
1. Introduction
Chinese Daily Life (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you visit our website chinesedailylife.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We do not require users to create accounts or submit personal information. However, you may voluntarily provide personal information when:
- Contacting us via email
- Submitting comments (if enabled)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, certain information may be automatically collected, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data.
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, and screen resolution.
- Usage Data: Referring/exit pages, click patterns, and other usage statistics.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device.
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
Third-party services we use may also place cookies on your device:
- Google AdSense: Uses cookies to serve personalized ads based on your interests and browsing history.
- YouTube: Embedded YouTube videos may use cookies when played.
Google AdSense & Advertising
- Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites.
- Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies by visiting www.aboutads.info.
3.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your browsing experience on our Site. For more information, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
4. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To operate and maintain the Site
- To analyze usage and improve the Site experience
- To display relevant advertisements via Google AdSense
- To respond to inquiries and communications
- To detect and prevent technical issues or abuse
- To comply with legal obligations
5. YouTube Embedded Content
Our Site embeds YouTube videos using YouTube’s standard embedding methods. When you play an embedded video:
- YouTube may collect data about your viewing, including your IP address, the video watched, and viewing duration.
- YouTube may set cookies on your device.
- Your interaction with embedded YouTube content is governed by Google’s Privacy Policy.
- We do not have access to the data YouTube collects through embedded videos.
All videos on our Site are hosted on YouTube’s servers. We do not host, upload, or distribute any video content ourselves.
6. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data:
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | Google Privacy Policy |
| YouTube | Embedded video content | Google Privacy Policy |
| Google Analytics | Website analytics (if enabled) | Google Privacy Policy |
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information:
- With third-party service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., advertising networks)
- If required by law or to respond to legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
8. Data Retention
We retain automatically collected data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We do not maintain user accounts or store personal user profiles beyond what is necessary for Site operation and analytics.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete such information.
10. Your Rights
10.1 GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Right of Access: Request access to your personal data.
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing.
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data.
- Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data.
10.2 CCPA (California Residents)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal information is being collected about them
- Know whether their personal information is sold or disclosed and to whom
- Opt out of the sale of their personal information
- Access their personal information
- Request deletion of their personal information
- Not be discriminated against for exercising their privacy rights
We do not sell personal information.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed on servers located outside your country of residence. By using our Site, you consent to such transfers. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
12. Security
We employ reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: second250@gmail.com
- Website: chinesedailylife.com/contact/
15. Google AdSense Compliance
In compliance with Google AdSense program policies, we inform you that:
- Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site.
- Google’s use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.
- You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google ad and content network privacy policy.
- We may use Google Analytics features for Display Advertising (e.g., Remarketing, Google Display Network Impression Reporting).
- Visitors can opt out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize Google Display Network ads using the Ads Settings.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 20, 2026.
The English version of this Privacy Policy is the controlling version. Translations are provided for convenience only.