Privacy Policy

1) Who We Are

AsiaLove.org (“AsiaLove,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) operates an informational website focused on culture, etiquette, and related editorial content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information in connection with your use of our site.

2) What We Collect

We collect only what is necessary to operate and improve the site:

• Information you provide (optional): name, email address, and message content when you contact us or subscribe to updates.
• Technical/usage data: IP address, device and browser type, pages viewed, and referring URLs, typically collected via cookies or analytics.
• Log data: standard server logs for security and diagnostic purposes.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories of personal data.

3) How We Use Information

• Operate, maintain, and improve site content and performance.
• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information.
• Monitor, detect, and prevent abuse, spam, or security incidents.
• Send optional updates/newsletters if you subscribe (with opt-out at any time).
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4) Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK)

• Consent (e.g., newsletters, non-essential cookies).
• Legitimate interests (e.g., site analytics, security, improvement) balanced against your rights.
• Legal obligation (e.g., responding to lawful requests).

5) Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, analyze traffic, and improve usability. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

6) Analytics

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand aggregate usage trends. These tools may set their own cookies and collect usage data (e.g., pages visited, time on page, device type, approximate location). For details on Google’s practices and opt-out options, see Google’s partner-site policy and the GA opt-out.

7) When We Share Information

We do not sell or rent personal data. We may share limited information:

• Service providers (hosting, analytics, email delivery) under confidentiality obligations.
• Legal and safety: to comply with law or protect rights, safety, and security.
• Business changes: in a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer, subject to this Policy or an equivalent notice.

8) International Transfers

Our servers, service providers, or team may be located in different countries. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) to protect personal data transferred across borders.

9) Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy (for example, to respond to your inquiry), comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context.

10) Your Rights & Choices

• Access/Correction/Deletion: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
• Objection/Restriction: You may object to or request restriction of certain processing.
• Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a portable format where applicable.
• Marketing: You can opt out of newsletters via unsubscribe links in our emails.
• Cookies: Manage through your browser settings or device controls.

EEA/UK users: You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. California residents may have rights under the CCPA/CPRA; we do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined, and we do not use sensitive personal information for inferring characteristics.

11) Children’s Privacy

The site is for a general audience and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided personal data to us, please contact us so we can delete it.

12) Third-Party Links

Our content may link to third-party sites. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We are not responsible for third-party content or practices.

13) Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is fully secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

14) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes become effective when posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date” above. Material changes will be highlighted for clarity.

15) Contact Us

For questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us:

• Email: contact@asialove.org
• Website: https://www.asialove.org
• Postal Address: [Insert postal address, if applicable]

Please include sufficient details for us to identify you and respond to your request.