Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") is intended to inform you of how PUDA WORLD (CHENGDU) TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. (hereinafter referred to as "we," "us," or "the Platform") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your personal information. We recognize the importance of your personal information and shall take reasonable security measures to safeguard it.

Please read and understand this Policy in its entirety carefully. Should you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding this Policy, you may contact us through the methods set forth herein.

Article I. Information We Collect

1.1  Information You Voluntarily Provide

(1) Registration Information: When you create an account, you are required to provide an email address or mobile phone number, together with a password of your choosing. Should you register through a third-party account (e.g., WeChat, Google, Apple ID, etc.), we shall obtain such account information as you have authorized the third party to share with us (e.g., profile picture, nickname, etc.).

(2) Personal Profile: You may, at your discretion, provide such personal profile information as a pen name, personal biography, profile picture, gender, date of birth, and the like.

(3) Content Information: Stories, comments, interactions, and any other content you voluntarily publish on the Platform.

(4) Contact Information: Your name, contact details, and other information that you may provide when contacting our customer service, filing complaints, or participating in Platform activities.

1.2  Information We Automatically Collect

(1) Device Information: Information related to the devices you use to access the Platform, including device model, operating system version, device identifiers (e.g., IDFA, IMEI, etc.), browser type and version.

(2) Log Information: Log data generated during your use of the Platform services, including access time, browsing history, search queries, IP addresses, referral sources, page interaction behavior, and the like.

(3) Location Information: Coarse geographic location derived from your use of the Platform (country/region level based on IP address). We do not collect your precise location information.

(4) Cookies and Similar Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to identify your browser, remember your preferences, and improve user experience. You may manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.

1.3  Information We Do Not Collect

(1) We shall not proactively collect sensitive personal information such as your identity card number, bank card number, or biometric information, unless required to fulfill legal obligations or upon your explicit consent.

(2) We shall not continuously collect your geographic location information in the background.

Article II. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

(1) Providing, Maintaining, and Improving Platform Services: Including account registration and management, content publication and display, reading recommendations, social interactions, search functionality, and the like.

(2) Security and Compliance: Detecting and preventing security risks, fraudulent activities, spam, abusive behavior, and other illegal or non-compliant conduct, so as to protect the lawful rights and interests of users and the Platform.

(3) Communications and Service Notifications: Sending you service-related notifications (e.g., agreement updates, feature changes, security alerts, etc.).

(4) Personalized Recommendations: Recommending content and features that may be of interest to you based on your reading preferences and interaction behavior. You may disable personalized recommendations at any time in your settings.

(5) Data Analysis and Optimization: Conducting statistical data analysis to understand user behavior trends, optimize product features, and improve user experience.

(6) Legal Requirements: Processing your information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings, or regulatory requirements.

Article III. Storage and Protection of Information

3.1  Storage Location

Your personal information shall be stored on servers operated by us or our service providers, which may be located within or outside of the People's Republic of China. Irrespective of the place of storage, we shall adopt security measures no less than those required by applicable laws.

3.2  Retention Period

We shall retain your personal information only for the minimum period necessary to achieve the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Upon cancellation of your account, we shall delete or anonymize your personal information, except as otherwise provided by laws and regulations.

3.3  Security Measures

(1) We adopt reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including but not limited to encrypted data transmission (SSL/TLS), access control, and security audits.

(2) We have established a dedicated data security management system and regularly conduct data security training for our employees.

(3) Notwithstanding the foregoing measures, the internet environment is not absolutely secure, and we cannot guarantee that your information is one hundred percent secure. In the event of an information security incident, we shall promptly notify you and report to the competent regulatory authorities in accordance with applicable laws.

Article IV. Sharing, Transfer, and Public Disclosure of Information

4.1  Sharing

We shall not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with third parties only under the following circumstances:

(1) Where your explicit consent has been obtained;

(2) Sharing with our affiliated companies for the purpose of providing and optimizing services;

(3) Sharing with third-party service providers that render data processing services to us (e.g., cloud storage providers, data analytics providers, email delivery providers, etc.), who shall process data solely in accordance with our instructions;

(4) Where provision is required pursuant to laws, regulations, legal proceedings, litigation, or demands of public and governmental authorities;

(5) Where necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our users, or the general public.

4.2  Transfer

In the event that we are involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or similar transaction, your personal information may be transferred as part of the assets. We shall require the transferee to remain bound by this Policy or to obtain your consent anew.

4.3  Public Disclosure

We shall not publicly disclose your personal information except under the following circumstances:

(1) Where your explicit consent has been obtained;

(2) Where disclosure is required by laws, regulations, or governmental authorities.

4.4  Exceptions

Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, the sharing, transfer, or public disclosure of your personal information under the following circumstances does not require your consent:

(1) Where it is directly related to national security or national defense security;

(2) Where it is directly related to public security, public health, or significant public interests;

(3) Where it is directly related to criminal investigation, prosecution, trial, and execution of judgments;

(4) Personal information that you have voluntarily disclosed to the general public;

(5) Personal information collected from lawfully publicly disclosed sources, such as lawful news reports or government information disclosure.

Article V. Your Rights

5.1  Access and Correction

You may access, view, correct, or update your personal information through the account settings page. Modification of certain information may require identity verification.

5.2  Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information under the following circumstances:

(1) Where our collection or use of your personal information violates the law or the terms of this Policy;

(2) Where you no longer use our services and have cancelled your account;

(3) Where you voluntarily withdraw your consent (applicable to personal information processed on the basis of consent);

(4) Other circumstances as stipulated by law.

Please note: Content you have published may have been forwarded or saved by others prior to deletion, and we are unable to control such conduct. Furthermore, due to technical limitations and security considerations, certain information may not be completely removed from backup systems.

5.3  Account Cancellation

You may apply for account cancellation through the account settings page or by contacting customer service. Upon cancellation, we shall cease providing services to you and shall delete or anonymize your personal information in accordance with the law. Account cancellation is an irreversible operation.

5.4  Withdrawal of Consent

For personal information collected on the basis of your consent, you may withdraw such consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of the processing of your personal information that was carried out prior to such withdrawal on the basis of the consent. Following withdrawal, we may be unable to continue providing you with services that rely on such information.

5.5  Data Portability

To the extent permitted by law, you have the right to request a copy of your personal information. We shall provide such information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

5.6  Responding to the Foregoing Requests

To ensure security, you may be required to provide a written request or verify your identity by other means. We shall process and respond to your request within fifteen (15) business days of receipt. We do not charge a fee for reasonable requests; for requests that are repetitious without cause, exceed a reasonable scope, or are technically impracticable, we may charge a reasonable cost-based fee or decline the request.

Article VI. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixel tags, local storage, and similar technologies to improve your user experience:

(1) Strictly Necessary Cookies: Used for maintaining user login status and security protection, which are essential for the normal operation of the Platform;

(2) Performance and Analytics Cookies: Used for compiling access statistics and analyzing user behavior to optimize Platform functionality;

(3) Functional Cookies: Used for remembering your preference settings, language selections, and the like;

(4) Advertising and Recommendation Cookies: Used for recommending personalized content and advertisements (if any).

You may manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may result in certain Platform functions becoming unavailable.

Article VII. Protection of Minors

(1) This Platform is primarily intended for adults. We shall not knowingly collect personal information of children under the age of fourteen (14). If you are under the age of fourteen, please do not register for or use this Platform.

(2) Minors who have reached the age of fourteen but have not yet reached the age of eighteen should read this Policy under the guidance of their parents or guardians and use the Platform services only after obtaining their consent.

(3) If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal information of a child under the age of fourteen, we shall delete it as soon as practicable. If you believe we may hold personal information of a child, please contact us immediately.

Article VIII. International Data Transfers

As this Platform is a global original story community, your personal information may be transferred to servers located outside of your country or region for processing and storage. The data protection laws of such countries or regions may differ from those of your jurisdiction. We shall take reasonable measures to ensure that your personal information receives a level of protection no less than that provided under this Policy during the transfer and storage process.

Article IX. Third-Party Links and Services

This Platform may contain links to third-party websites or services, or integrate functions provided by third parties (e.g., social media sharing buttons, third-party login, etc.). Such third-party websites or services operate independently and maintain their own privacy policies. We bear no responsibility for the privacy practices of such third parties and recommend that you carefully read their privacy policies before providing personal information to them.

Article X. Updates to This Policy

(1) We may, from time to time, revise this Policy. The revised Policy shall be published on the Platform with the updated date and effective date indicated.

(2) Where a revision to this Policy involves your significant rights and interests, we shall notify you by means of in-platform messages, pop-up announcements, emails, or other methods.

(3) Your continued use of the Platform services following the policy update shall be deemed as your acceptance of the updated Policy. Should you disagree with the revised terms, you should cease using the Platform services and cancel your account.

Article XI. Contact Us

Should you have any questions, comments, complaints, or suggestions regarding this Policy, or wish to exercise the data rights described in this Policy, please contact us through the following methods:

Operating Entity: [Pudaworld (Chengdu) Technology Co., Ltd.]

Contact Email: [1947077214@qq.com]

We shall process and respond to your contact request within fifteen (15) business days of receipt. If you are dissatisfied with our response or believe that our processing of your personal information violates applicable laws, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection regulatory authority.

Appendix: Integrated Third-Party SDKs and Information Collection Statement

To ensure the realization of Platform functionality and the stable and secure operation thereof, we may integrate third-party SDKs or APIs. The following are the third-party services that may be involved and their information collection statements:

Note: The foregoing list is provided for illustrative purposes only. The actual integrated SDKs and their versions may change as Platform functionality is updated. We recommend that you periodically review this Policy for the latest information.