Effective Date: [December 6th 2025]

Thank you for visiting AllThingsChina (“we,” “us,” “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our Payhip store at https://payhip.com/AllThingsChina (“Site”).

By using our Site, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide to Us

When you make a purchase, sign up for updates, contact us, or interact with the Site, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Billing address
• Payment information (processed securely by Payhip/third-party processors)
• Any information voluntarily provided (applications, forms, messages)

b. Automatically Collected Information

When you access the Site, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Pages viewed
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

This helps us operate, secure, and improve our services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information to:

• Process and confirm orders
• Provide customer support
• Send updates and programme information
• Improve website performance and user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Prevent fraud or misuse

We never sell your personal information.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA/UK GDPR)

If you are in the EU/EEA or the UK, we process your information based on:

• Contract performance — to deliver products or services you purchase
• Consent — e.g., email marketing (optional)
• Legitimate interests — analytics, improving services
• Legal obligations — accounting, tax, compliance

4. Data Storage (Payhip Servers in the EU)

All data related to your purchases and account is stored on Payhip servers located within the European Union, meaning your data is protected under EU GDPR standards.

5. International Data Transfers (China-Related Activities)

If your purchase or programme involves activities connected to China, the following applies:

• All customer data is stored on EU-based servers and remains under GDPR protection.
• If you later travel to China (for example, to take part in an internship), and you access your account online from China, this does not count as an international data transfer, because your data stays in the EU and is not moved or stored in China.
• We may transfer only the necessary information (e.g., your name, CV, application details) to verified partner organisations in China solely for the purpose of arranging your internship or programme activities.
• Any such transfers are carried out using EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or another valid legal basis, and include appropriate safeguards.
• We do not store your personal data on servers located in China.

6. Sharing Your Information

We may share your data only with:

• Payhip (platform provider)
• Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
• Programme partners when necessary for delivering services
• Legal authorities if required
• Professional advisors (legal, financial) when appropriate

We do not share or sell data for advertising or unrelated purposes.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and Payhip may use cookies to:

• Enable essential site functionality
• Analyse visitor activity
• Improve user experience

You may adjust cookie settings in your browser, though disabling cookies may affect certain features.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we recommend reviewing their policies directly.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfil the purposes described in this policy
• Comply with legal and accounting requirements
• Resolve disputes

When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymised.

10. Your Rights (EU/EEA/UK)

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion (in certain cases)
• Withdraw consent for marketing
• Object to certain processing
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us using the details below.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under [13].

We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

If you believe a child has submitted personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date.

Your continued use of the Site after changes means acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data request, please contact:

Email: team@irelandchinainstitute.eu

Store: https://payhip.com/AllThingsChina