Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 11, 2026
Introduction
Chinese Zodiac ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at zodiac.china-msg.com (the "Service").
Information We Collect
We collect minimal information. Specifically:
- Log Data: Like most websites, we collect information that your browser sends automatically, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time of visit. This is collected through our hosting provider (Vercel) and analytics services.
- Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience and serve relevant advertisements.
Google AdSense & DoubleClick
We use Google AdSense (operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA) to display advertisements on our website. As part of this service, Google may use cookies — including the DoubleClick cookie — and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites.
Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners (including Google AdWords remarketing audiences) to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet. The DoubleClick cookie enables Google and its advertisers to target ads based on visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or Google Ad Settings.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a user's previous visits to this website or other websites. You can learn more about how Google uses data at Google's advertising policies. For more information about the DoubleClick cookie, visit Google's How Google Uses Information from Sites.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain our website
- Improve our content and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Detect and prevent technical issues
Data Storage
Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may store processing records in their data centers. Our content data is stored on Supabase. Both services comply with industry-standard security practices.
GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Users)
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). These include:
- Right to Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit how we use your data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You can object to our processing of your personal data, including profiling.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Our legal basis for processing your data includes: (a) your consent, (b) legitimate interests (such as website security and improvement), and (c) compliance with legal obligations. Data transfers to the US (via Google AdSense, Vercel, and Supabase) are made under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us. We will respond within 30 days as required by the GDPR.
CCPA Compliance (California Users)
If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):
- Right to Know: You can request information about the personal data we have collected, used, and shared in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of your personal information. We do not sell your personal data. However, Google AdSense's use of cookies for ad personalization may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" under the CCPA. To opt out, visit Google Ads Settings or enable the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
Categories of personal information we collect: identifiers (IP address), internet activity (browsing data), and inferences drawn from this data. We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account information, or precise geolocation.
To submit a CCPA request, please contact us. We will verify your identity and respond within 45 days.
Cookie Policy
This section provides detailed information about the cookies we use on Chinese Zodiac.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | china_zodiac_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics | _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics — measure website traffic and user behavior | 2 years / 24h / 1 min |
| Advertising | IDE, DSID | Google DoubleClick — ad personalization and targeting | 1–2 years |
Managing Cookies
You can control which optional cookies are set through our cookie consent banner, which appears on your first visit. You can also:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings
- Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads Settings: Manage ad personalization at Google Ad Settings
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt out of interest-based ads at NAI Opt-Out
- Reset consent: Clear your browser's localStorage to see the consent banner again
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google AdSense and Google Analytics, which may set their own cookies. These third-party cookies are governed by Google's privacy policy, available at policies.google.com/privacy.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
Your Rights (Other Jurisdictions)
Depending on your location, you may also have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
Managing Your Consent
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage (which will show the consent banner again on your next visit) or by using your browser's cookie settings. See our Cookie Policy below for detailed information about each cookie we use and how to manage them.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites and encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected data from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us.