Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to VisitYangshuo.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data transparently and securely. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website.

VisitYangshuo.com is a digital travel guide and informational resource about Yangshuo County, Guilin, Guangxi, China. We do not sell products or services directly but may contain affiliate links to trusted third-party booking platforms.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact Form Submissions: Name, email address, message content, and inquiry type
• Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address for travel updates (if applicable)
• Investment Inquiries: Business contact details if you express interest in acquiring this digital asset

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click behavior, navigation paths
• Device Information: Browser type and version, operating system, device type (desktop/mobile/tablet)
• Network Data: IP address, approximate geographic location (city/country level)
• Referral Source: How you found our website (search engine, direct visit, social media, etc.)

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience. For detailed information, please see our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Website Operations: Ensure proper functioning of VisitYangshuo.com and deliver requested content
• User Communication: Respond to your inquiries, provide travel information, and handle business communications
• Analytics & Improvement: Analyze website traffic patterns to improve content quality and user experience
• SEO Optimization: Understand which Yangshuo travel guides are most valuable to visitors
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, spam, or malicious activity
• Legal Compliance: Meet legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, we process your data based on:

• Consent: When you voluntarily submit forms or accept cookies
• Legitimate Interests: Website analytics, security, and service improvement
• Legal Obligations: Compliance with applicable laws and regulations

5. Third-Party Services

We use reputable third-party services to operate our website:

5.1 Analytics Providers

• Google Analytics: Tracks anonymous website usage statistics. Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Infrastructure & Hosting

• Cloudflare: Provides CDN, security, and DDoS protection
• Website hosting services for content delivery

5.3 Affiliate Partners

Our website may contain affiliate links to:

• Booking.com, Agoda, Trip.com (accommodation booking)
• GetYourGuide, Klook (tour and activity booking)

When you click these links, those third parties may collect data subject to their own privacy policies. We do not control or have access to this data.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Contact Form Inquiries: 2 years from last communication
• Analytics Data: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Cookie Data: See our Cookie Policy for specific retention periods

After retention periods expire, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Limit how we process your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us via our Contact Page.

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls limiting who can view personal data
• Cloudflare Web Application Firewall (WAF) protection

While we strive to protect your data, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

VisitYangshuo.com is operated globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including:

• United States (hosting providers, analytics)
• European Union (CDN nodes)

We ensure adequate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable.

10. Children's Privacy

VisitYangshuo.com is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date indicates when changes were last made.

Material changes will be communicated by updating this page. We encourage periodic review of this policy.

12. Contact Us

For questions, concerns, or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us through our Contact Page.

Quick Summary: We collect minimal personal data (mainly analytics and contact forms), use it to improve your experience, and protect it with industry-standard security. You have full control over your data and can request access, correction, or deletion anytime.