Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026.04.10

Welcome to chinesesong.org (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website – a platform dedicated to Chinese songs, lyrics, pinyin, translations, and music charts.

Please read this policy carefully. By using our website, you consent to the practices described herein.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Voluntarily Provide

When you leave a comment, rate a song, submit a review, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and any other details you choose to provide.

If you register for an account (if applicable), we may collect a username, password, and email address.

Automatically Collected Information

Usage Data: Pages visited, song searches, clicks, time spent, and other actions on our site.

Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and other technical information.

Cookies & Similar Technologies: We use cookies to remember your preferences (e.g., language, pinyin display settings) and to analyse site traffic.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and improve our Chinese song database and features.

Display song lyrics, pinyin, translations, and charts correctly.

Respond to your comments, questions, or support requests.

Analyse usage trends and optimise user experience.

Prevent fraudulent or unauthorised activities.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

Service Providers: Trusted third parties (e.g., hosting, analytics, search services) who assist us in operating the website, subject to confidentiality agreements.

Legal Requirements: If required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.

Protection of Rights: To enforce our policies or protect the rights, property, or safety of others.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Recognise your return visits.

Store your preference for showing pinyin or English translations.

Collect aggregate data via services like Google Analytics (if used).

You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the site may not function properly.

5. Third‑Party Links

Our website may contain links to external sites (e.g., YouTube music videos, lyrics sources, or music stores). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third‑party websites. Please review their privacy policies separately.

6. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us, and we will delete it promptly.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use our site at your own risk.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g., GDPR for EU residents, CCPA for California residents), you may have the right to:

Access, correct, or delete your personal information.

Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the legal basis).

Object to certain data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date”. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Website: chinesesong.org