Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-08-06
Effective for: BWL Trip China ("we", "us", "our") operating the website at https://www.example.com (the "Site").
Placeholder fields marked for replacement before launch. This draft is not formal legal advice.
1. Who we are
BWL Trip China is a private travel design company focused on journeys in China.
Contact: privacy@example.com
Postal address: [Registered address — replace before launch]
2. What this policy covers
This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share personal data when you browse the Site, create an account, submit a trip planning request, communicate with our travel designers, or interact with embedded content (e.g. maps, analytics, Google sign-in).
3. Data we collect
| Category | Examples | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Account | Name, email, profile photo (if from Google) | You / Google OAuth |
| Planning requests | Travel dates, party size, budget, message, page you came from | You (logged-in forms) |
| Technical | IP address, device type, browser, cookies, approximate location | Automatic |
| Usage | Pages viewed, clicks, referral URL | Analytics (if enabled) |
| Communications | Emails or messages you send us | You |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive categories (health, biometrics) unless you voluntarily include them in a message.
4. How we use data
- Provide the Site and your account;
- Respond to planning inquiries and design itineraries;
- Improve the Site and measure performance;
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents;
- Comply with law and enforce our Terms.
Legal bases (where applicable): contract, legitimate interests, consent (e.g. non-essential cookies), legal obligation.
5. Google sign-in
If you choose Sign in with Google, we receive information from Google according to your Google account settings (typically name, email, and profile picture). We use this only to authenticate you and populate your account. See Google's privacy policy.
6. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for essential operation, preferences, and (with consent where required) analytics. Details are in our Cookie Notice, the summary below, and the banner on the Site.
7. Sharing
We may share data with service providers (hosting, email, analytics, payment processors when enabled), professional advisers where necessary, and authorities when required by law. We do not sell your personal data.
8. International transfers
Our servers and providers may be located outside your country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards (e.g. standard contractual clauses).
9. Retention
We retain data while your account is active and as needed for inquiries, legal, and accounting purposes, then delete or anonymize unless law requires longer storage.
10. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object, or port your data, and to withdraw consent. Contact privacy@example.com. You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
11. Children
The Site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.
12. Changes
We may update this policy. We will post the new version on the Site and update the "Last updated" date.
13. Cookie Notice
Last updated: 2026-08-06
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We also use local storage where noted.
| Category | Purpose | Examples | Consent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Login session, security, load balancing | Session ID, CSRF token | Not required (essential) |
| Functional | Remember preferences (e.g. cookie choice) | cookie_consent | Optional where law requires |
| Analytics | Understand traffic and improve the Site | Analytics tools (if enabled) | Required where law requires |
| Marketing | Measure campaigns (if used) | TBD | Required |
Use our cookie banner to accept or reject non-essential cookies where shown, or manage cookies in your browser settings (may affect login and Site features).