Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Zihipu Fanizo ("we," "us," or "our"), operating at zihipu-fanizo.info, collects, uses, stores, and shares information about visitors and users of our website and online course offerings. By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

1. Who We Are and How to Reach Us

Zihipu Fanizo is an educational content provider offering online courses in reflective writing and journaling practices. We are located at 136 W Vallette St, Chicago, IL. For any privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected] or by phone at +1 630-451-9177.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, subject of inquiry, and message content. This information is used solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not use contact form submissions for marketing purposes without your explicit consent.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, our servers and third-party analytics tools may automatically collect certain technical information, including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This information is collected in aggregate and is used to understand how the site is used and to improve its performance.

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. For a full explanation of what cookies we use, why we use them, and how to manage your preferences, please read our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form
• To operate and improve our website and course offerings
• To understand how visitors use our site through aggregated analytics
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect the security and integrity of our systems

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable under US law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we process personal data on the following bases: your consent (for optional cookies and communications), the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps (when you inquire about our courses), compliance with a legal obligation, and our legitimate interests in operating a functional and secure website.

5. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions for a period of up to 24 months, after which they are securely deleted. Server log data is typically retained for 90 days. Analytics data is retained in aggregated, non-identifiable form indefinitely. You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and services, including hosting providers, email service providers, and analytics platforms. These providers are contractually required to protect your information and may not use it for their own purposes. We do not share personal data with advertisers or data brokers.

7. Your Rights Under US Privacy Law

Depending on your state of residence, you may have rights under applicable US privacy law, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA). These rights may include:

• The right to know what personal information we collect about you
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verifiable requests within 45 days as required by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our courses and website are intended for adults aged 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it promptly. This policy is consistent with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

9. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact

For questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, contact us at: