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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 10/17/2025
Last Updated: 10/17/2025

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This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit or interact with the official website of Zhengyu “Z” Huang (“the Site”).

By using this Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

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1. Information We Collect

We collect two types of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly
You may voluntarily share information with us when you:

  • Subscribe to a mailing list or newsletter

  • Fill out a contact form

  • Register for an event, talk, or media inquiry

  • Request advance materials or press assets

 

This information may include your name, email address, organization, and any message or request details.

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B. Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, standard web analytics may automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and settings

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page

  • Device information (desktop, tablet, mobile)

We use this information only to improve the performance and content of the Site.

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2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Respond to inquiries and communication requests

  • Send updates, newsletters, or event invitations (only if you opt in)

  • Improve the Site and monitor visitor engagement

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

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3. Cookies and Analytics

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies (like Google Analytics or Wix/Astra built-in analytics) to help us understand how visitors use the site.


You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer.

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4. How We Protect Your Information

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal information you provide. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection of your data.

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5. Your Choices

You may:

  • Unsubscribe from email communications at any time by following the link in our messages

  • Request to review, correct, or delete your personal data by contacting us at RethinkingChina@gmail.com

 

6. Third-Party Links

This Site may link to external websites (e.g., media outlets, podcasts, Amazon, Palgrave Macmillan). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

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7. Children’s Privacy

This Site is intended for general audiences and not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

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8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

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9. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect and how it’s used

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (we do not sell your data)

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising these rights

To exercise these rights, please contact us at RethinkingChina@gmail.com and include “California Privacy Rights” in the subject line.


We will verify your identity before processing your request as required by law.

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10. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
📧 RethinkingChina@gmail.com
Attn: Privacy Policy.

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