Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15-Jan-2025

Introduction

At AppInChina ("we," "our," or "us"), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information we collect. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data in a clear and straightforward way while adhering to general privacy standards and best practices, ensuring transparency and accountability. Our aim is to be transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information, while respecting your control over your data and upholding privacy rights globally.

Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to all personal data collected by AppInChina through our services, websites, and interactions with clients, users, partners, and visitors. It covers data collection activities related to app distribution, compliance, payment solutions, and cloud account provisioning, among other services.

Information We Collect

1. Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal data you provide directly, including:

• Name, email address, phone number, and company details when you contact us or register for our services.
• Data shared during compliance, distribution, hosting, or payment processing activities.

2. Automatically Collected Information

We collect technical and usage data through automated means, such as:

• IP address, device information, and browser details.
• Website usage data, including interactions and browsing behavior.

3. Client-Specific Data

We process data provided by clients during service delivery, including:

• Content and metadata submitted for app distribution and compliance reviews.
• Transaction and payment data for in-app purchases.
• Cloud account details for hosting and deployment purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Deliver services such as app distribution, compliance support, and account management.
• Ensure compliance with Chinese laws and regulations, including content reviews and data localization.
• Communicate updates, service changes, and technical support.
• Improve our services and optimize user experience.
• Fulfill legal and regulatory obligations.

Sharing Your Information

1. Service Providers and Partners

Third-party providers supporting our operations, such as cloud hosting services, app store platforms, and payment processors.

2. Regulatory Authorities

Government bodies and regulators as required to comply with Chinese legal and regulatory requirements, including audits and data localization mandates.

Your Rights

Under general privacy standards, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access and Correction: Request access to or correction of your personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of data no longer necessary for its original purpose.
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for data processing activities.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@appinchina.co.

Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose or as required by Chinese laws and regulations.

Data Security

We implement strong technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:

• Encryption to secure sensitive information.
• Role-based access controls to limit access to authorized personnel.
• Regular security assessments to identify and address potential risks.

Data Hosting and Transfers

1. Hosting Locations

Global Servers: Most client data is hosted on AWS servers located outside China to provide high performance and robust security. We ensure this complies with applicable regulations.

China-Based Servers: End-user data and payment-related information are hosted within China to comply with local data localization laws.

2. Cross-Border Transfers

When transferring data across jurisdictions, we:

• Obtain necessary approvals in accordance with PIPL.
• Apply security measures to safeguard data during transfer.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations or business practices. Updated versions will be posted on our website. For significant changes, we will notify you via email or a website notification banner, ensuring you stay informed about updates to this policy.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: info@appinchina.co

Mailing Address: East Wing, F3, China World Tower B, No.1 Jianguomenwai Avenue, Chaoyang, Beijing

AppInChina remains committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices.