Privacy Policy

Getting-Glasses-in-China.com (hereinafter referred to as "we") is committed to protecting the privacy of users who visit this website. We are an independent research platform. We do not sell glasses, do not charge commissions, and have no financial affiliation with any optical shop. The information we collect is used only to improve website content and user experience.

This Privacy Policy applies to our website getting-glasses-in-china.com and all of its subpages. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information You Voluntarily Provide

• Contact Information: When you communicate with us through the contact form or email, we may collect your name, email address, and other information you provide.
• Reviews and Feedback: When you submit a shopping review or feedback, we may collect your nickname, country, review content, and rating.
• Subscription Information: If you subscribe to our updates, we will collect your email address.

2. Information Collected Automatically

• Browser information: browser type, version, language settings.
• Device information: device type, operating system, screen resolution.
• Access logs: access time, pages visited, time spent, referring source URL.
• Approximate location: country/region-level location information based on IP address (precise location is not collected).
• Cookies and similar technologies: see the Cookie usage statement below.

3. Information We Do Not Collect

We do not actively collect the following sensitive information:

• Your eyeglass prescription or medical information
• Your payment information or credit card number
• Your precise geographic location
• Your ID number or passport number

If you voluntarily include the above information in a review or feedback, we will anonymize it before publishing.

• Provide and maintain services: Ensure the website operates properly and fix technical issues.
• Improve content quality: Analyze which pages and guides are most popular and optimize the content structure.
• Personalize your experience: Display relevant content based on your language preferences and region.
• Communicate and respond: Reply to your inquiries, reviews, and feedback.
• Send updates: If you have subscribed, send you notifications about website updates and new guides (you can unsubscribe at any time).
• Statistical analysis: Aggregate anonymous data for traffic statistics and user behavior analysis.
• Security protection: Detect and prevent fraud, spam, and cyberattacks.

We will not: sell your personal information to third parties; use your information for marketing unrelated to this website; or provide your personal information to optical shops or other commercial organizations.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites store in your browser. They help websites remember your preferences, making your next visit more convenient.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Enabled)

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set when you set your privacy preferences, log in, or fill out forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website will not work properly.

• Language Preference Cookie: Remembers the display language you selected (12 languages supported).
• Cookie Consent Status: Records whether you have accepted the Cookie Policy.
• Session Cookie: Maintains your visit session state.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so that we can improve website content and user experience. All collected data is anonymous and aggregated.

• Page View Statistics: Records pages visited, time spent, and scroll depth.
• Traffic Source Analysis: Tracks which channels visitors use to reach our website.
• Device and Browser Statistics: Optimizes display across different devices.

Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Theme Preference: Remembers your display preference settings.
• Font Size: Remembers the font size you have adjusted.

How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

• Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies. You can find these options in your browser's privacy or security settings.
• Website cookie banner: On your first visit, you can choose "Only Necessary" or "Accept All". You can clear your browser cookies at any time to reset this choice.
• Do Not Track (DNT): We respect your browser's "Do Not Track" signal. If you enable DNT, we will not enable analytics cookies.

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and your user experience.

Third-Party Analytics Tools

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how the website is used. These services may set their own cookies and collect anonymous usage data. We only use aggregated data to improve website content and will not share personally identifiable information with third parties.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites (such as Taobao, JD.com, official websites of eyewear markets, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy policies and content of these external websites. We recommend that you review their respective privacy policies when visiting these websites.

Special note: Our website does not contain affiliate links, and we do not earn any commission from your clicks on external links.

Fonts and CDN Services

We may use third-party font services and content delivery networks (CDNs) to speed up website loading. These services may log your IP address and requested resources. The service providers we choose comply with applicable data protection regulations.

Security Measures

• HTTPS Encryption: The entire website uses SSL/TLS encryption to transmit data.
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access backend data, and identity verification is required.
• Regular Backups: Website data is backed up regularly to prevent data loss.
• Security Scanning: Regular security vulnerability scanning and malware detection are conducted.

Data Retention Period

• Access logs: Retained for no more than 12 months, after which they are automatically deleted or anonymized.
• Cookie data: Depending on the cookie type, the retention period ranges from the end of the session to 365 days.
• Contact form submissions: Retained for no more than 24 months after we respond to your inquiry.
• Reviews and feedback: Reviews published with your consent will be retained for a long time, and you may request deletion at any time.
• Subscription information: Retained until you unsubscribe, and deleted immediately upon cancellation.

International Data Transfers

Our servers and third-party service providers may be located outside your country/region. Data may be transferred to and stored in these locations. We ensure that all data transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations and take appropriate security measures to protect your information.

Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR, CCPA, etc.), you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to erasure: In certain circumstances, you have the right to request deletion of your personal information ("right to be forgotten").
• Right to restriction of processing: In certain circumstances, you have the right to restrict our processing of your personal information.
• Right to data portability: You have the right to request that your data be transmitted to another service provider in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent: If we process your information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time.
• Right to non-discrimination: You will not be subjected to discriminatory treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

To exercise any of the above rights, please contact us using the contact information below. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

Our website is intended for a general audience and is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately and we will take steps to delete that information.

For teenage users aged 13 to 18, we recommend using this website under the guidance of a parent or guardian and obtaining parental consent before submitting any personal information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in laws, business practices, or technological developments. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a "Last Updated" date.

For material changes, we will notify you by:

• Displaying a prominent notice on the website homepage
• Sending an email notification to subscribed users
• Prompting you to review your choices in the Cookie consent banner

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our privacy practices. By continuing to use this website, you accept the updated policy.

If you have any questions, comments, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through the following methods:

• Email:[email protected]
• General inquiries:[email protected]
• Data Protection Officer:[email protected]

We will respond within 30 days after receiving your inquiry. For complex requests, we may need additional time and will notify you in advance.

If you believe that our data processing activities violate applicable data protection laws, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.