Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 7, 2026

Scope

This Privacy Policy explains how Urban China handles information when you visit urban-china.com, contact us or use features offered on the site. It also describes choices and rights that may be available to you.

Information we collect

We may receive information you provide directly, such as your name, email address and message when you contact us. Our hosting, security and analytics systems may automatically process technical information including IP address, browser type, device type, referring page, requested pages, timestamps and approximate location derived from IP address.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the public site. Please do not send confidential project, identity or payment information by ordinary email.

Cookies and similar technologies

The site may use essential cookies for security and administration. If analytics or advertising is enabled, those providers may use cookies, pixels or similar technologies to measure use, limit repeated ads and select or report advertising. Where required, we will request consent before non-essential technologies are activated. Browser controls can block or delete cookies, although parts of the site may then work differently.

Google advertising

If Google advertising is enabled, Google and its partners may use cookies to serve and measure ads based on visits to this and other sites. Google's handling of data is governed by its own policies. Depending on your location, you may be able to manage ad personalization through Google's advertising settings or a consent interface shown on this site. Advertising is disabled unless the site administrator activates it.

How we use information

We use information to operate and secure the site, respond to messages, understand readership, improve editorial coverage, prevent abuse, comply with law and, when enabled, display and measure advertising. We do not sell personal information in exchange for money.

Legal bases

Where a legal basis is required, processing may rely on your consent, performance of a requested service, compliance with legal obligations, or our legitimate interests in publishing, securing and improving the site. You may withdraw consent for future processing where consent is the basis.

Sharing and service providers

Information may be processed by hosting, security, analytics, email and advertising providers working for us or under their own privacy terms. We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to comply with law, protect rights and security, investigate abuse, or in connection with a reorganization of the publication.

International transfers

Our providers and readers may be located in different countries. Information may therefore be processed outside your country, where privacy laws may differ. We use reasonable contractual and technical safeguards where required and available.

Retention and security

We retain information only for as long as reasonably needed for the purposes described, including security, recordkeeping and legal obligations. We use reasonable administrative and technical measures, but no internet system can be guaranteed completely secure.

Your rights and choices

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing of personal information, receive a portable copy, withdraw consent, or complain to a regulator. We may need to verify your request and may retain information where law permits or requires it.

Children

The site is intended for a general professional audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

External links

Articles may link to government websites, document repositories and other third parties. Their privacy and security practices are governed by their own policies.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the site, providers or legal requirements change. The date above identifies the latest revision. Material changes may also be highlighted on the site.

Contact

Privacy questions and rights requests can be sent to [email protected]. Include your country or region so we can assess the rules that apply.