We take personal privacy and data security seriously. All personal data collected from you are handled in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations, including the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (the “PDPO”) of Hong Kong and the General Data Protection Regulation (the “GDPR”) of the European Union.
Personal Data Collection and Use
By subscribing to Daily Reflection on China (the “Publication”) or visiting the Publication’s website (the “Website”), you give us the right to collect, use, store and back-up certain personal information such as your email address (the “Data”). We use such Data to provide services, facilitate communications, and perform administrative tasks such as record-keeping.
Data Security
All Data are kept confidential and secured to prevent unauthorized access. Only authorized persons with the relevant responsibility and authorization can access the Data. Unless requested by law enforcement, the Data will not be disclosed to any third party without your prior approval.
You should keep your login and password for the Website secured at all times, and you should not share the details with anyone. In public areas, you should always exercise caution and not leave your computer unattended whilst logging into your account. You should also avoid using public computers to access your account, unless you can adequately verify that the computer is free from spyware and that you can erase all of your information upon exiting the computer. We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from unauthorized access to your account due to any failure to comply with these precautions.
Use of Cookies
Cookies may be used when you visit the Website. The Website uses cookies to distinguish you from other visitors, and intends to improve your user experience. When browsing the Website, you agree to the use of cookies by the Website.
You can block cookies by changing certain settings of your browser. Doing so allows you to reject all or some cookies. Please be aware that if you block all cookies from the Website, you may not be able to access all or certain parts of the Website.
Data Retention
In general, the Data will be retained for as long as necessary for the provision of our services.
Your Rights
You reserve the rights, at any time, to:
check whether the Data is held by us and to access such Data;
obtain information in relation to our use of the Data;
require us to correct as soon as reasonably practicable any Data that are inaccurate
require us to restrict the use of the Data in certain circumstances;
withdraw your consent for us to use the Data;
require us to delete your Data without undue delay under specified circumstances, including (a) where the Data is no longer required in relation to the purposes for which it is collected, (b) where you withdraw the consent (which forms the basis of processing), (c) where there is no overriding legitimate interest, etc.
Governing Laws and Jurisdiction
This policy shall be governed by the laws of Hong Kong.
Changes to the Policy
This policy may be revised from time to time. The most up-to-date version of the policy is available to you upon request. It is your responsibility to periodically review and understand our latest policy. Please contact us at qiwang@substack.com if you have any questions.
Finally, Substack may also collect personal data from you. Substack’s Privacy Policy can be found here.