ChinaTradeVisit

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 2025

Introduction

Welcome to ChinaTradeVisit.com (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website at chinatradevisit.com or interact with us through our contact forms and WhatsApp.

By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website or submit any personal information.

Information We Collect

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us through our consultation request forms. This information may include:

  • Full Name — to address you personally in our communications
  • City — to understand your location and provide relevant local guidance (e.g., nearest Chinese consulate for visa applications)
  • Business Type — to understand your industry and provide tailored recommendations for Canton Fair phases and factory visits
  • Phone Number — to contact you if needed
  • WhatsApp Number — to reach out to you on WhatsApp for consultation

How We Use Your Information

The personal information we collect is used solely for the following purposes:

  • To contact you via WhatsApp regarding your Canton Fair trip planning and trade visit consultation
  • To provide personalized advice on visa, hotels, factory visits, and other services related to your China trade visit
  • To respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
  • To improve our website and services based on aggregated, non-identifiable usage patterns

We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing, sell it to third parties, or share it with any entity outside of our organization for marketing purposes.

WhatsApp Redirect

When you submit our consultation form, your details are used to compose a pre-filled WhatsApp message that opens in a new window or tab. This means:

  • Your form data is used to create a WhatsApp message and is sent directly through WhatsApp's platform
  • We do not store your form submissions on our servers or in any database
  • The communication happens directly between you and our WhatsApp business number (+91 9099 777 018)
  • WhatsApp's own privacy policy applies to messages sent through their platform

Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use basic analytics tools (such as Vercel Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site. These tools may collect:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referral source (how you found our website)
  • Browser type and device information
  • Approximate geographic location (country/city level)

This information is collected in aggregate and does not personally identify you. We use this data solely to improve our website content and user experience.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:

  • Canton Fair official website (cantonfair.org.cn)
  • WhatsApp (wa.me)
  • Hotel booking platforms
  • Chinese embassy/consulate websites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before submitting any personal information on those sites.

Data Security

Since we do not store your form data on our servers, the risk of a data breach on our end is minimal. Our website is served over HTTPS, ensuring that any data transmitted between your browser and our server is encrypted. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed at children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: