Your privacy is very important to us at ChongCTO.com. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to safeguard your data. By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described below.

We’re committed to protecting your personal information and complying with global privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect two main types of data:

a) Personal Information (Voluntarily Provided)

This may include:

• Your name and email address (when signing up for our newsletter)

• Your message content if you contact us directly

• Your comments on blog posts (if enabled)

• Any form submissions or job/scholarship applications through our site

We never request sensitive personal data such as passwords, national IDs, or bank details.

b) Non-Personal Data (Automatically Collected)

This includes:

• IP address

• Browser type and version

• Device type

• Time spent on pages

• Referring websites

• Cookie identifiers
  This data is collected via cookies and third-party tools such as Google Analytics to improve site performance and understand visitor behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We collect data to:

• Personalize your experience

• Improve website performance and content relevance

• Communicate with you (when you subscribe or send us a message)

• Send important updates or opportunities

• Monitor spam and prevent abuse

• Understand traffic sources and popular topics

• Comply with legal obligations

We will never use your data to spam or share unsolicited ads.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We use modern, industry-standard practices to protect your data:

• SSL Encryption across the entire website

• Firewall protection

• Limited access to databases

• Regular updates and malware scanning

Although no method is 100% secure, we actively work to ensure your personal data is not accessed, altered, or disclosed inappropriately.

4. Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

• Trusted third-party service providers (like email newsletter platforms or Google Analytics) who help us operate the site

• Law enforcement or government bodies, if legally required

• Hosting providers, for storing your data safely and operating our servers

Each partner is required to treat your data confidentially and never use it for unauthorized purposes.

5. Use of Cookies

Cookies are small files stored in your browser to recognize you on future visits. We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g., dark/light mode)

• Track usage trends and popular content

• Enable email form submissions and feedback tools

You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may affect your experience on our site.

We use:

• Google Analytics

• Google AdSense (which may personalize ads based on cookies)

• Cloudflare (for security and performance)

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described.

6. Google AdSense & Advertising Partners

We may serve ads through Google AdSense and other third-party networks. These services may use cookies or device identifiers to show relevant ads based on your interests.

For example:

“Google may use data collected from your visits (excluding personal info) to display ads that match your behavior and search activity.”

You can opt-out of personalized ads via Google’s Ad Settings:
➡️ https://adssettings.google.com

7. Your Data Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data

• Correction: Ask us to update inaccurate data

• Deletion: Ask for your data to be deleted from our systems

• Withdraw Consent: Opt-out from newsletters or data collection

• Lodge Complaint: Contact a data protection authority in your country

To exercise these rights, simply email contact@chongcto.com with your request. We will respond within 7 days.

8. Third-Party Links

Our content may include links to external sites like universities, embassies, or job portals. Once you click and leave ChongCTO, we have no control over their privacy practices. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.

9. Children’s Privacy

ChongCTO.com is not intended for users under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a child has provided data, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this policy to reflect new practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted with a revised “Effective Date” at the top of this page.

We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, contact us at:

📧 Email: contact@chongcto.com
🌐 Website Contact Form: Go to Contact Page

Thank you for trusting ChongCTO.com. Your privacy matters to us.