Introduction
La French Tech Shanghai (hereinafter referred to as “FTSH”) respects and protects your personal information and privacy. We are committed to processing your personal data in accordance with the laws and regulations of the People’s Republic of China, including the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL), the Cybersecurity Law, and the Data Security Law.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you access our website or participate in our events and activities.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identity information (e.g., name, gender, date of birth, ID information)
- Contact details (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address)
- Professional information (e.g., job title, company name)
- Technical and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site)
We only collect data that is necessary, lawful, and directly related to the purposes described in this policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Membership registration and administration
- Providing updates about our events, initiatives, and relevant news
- Responding to your inquiries or requests
- Improving our services and user experience
- Fulfilling legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Ensuring the security of our network and systems
If we intend to use your data for any purpose beyond those stated, we will seek your prior, explicit consent.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or unlawfully share your personal data with third parties. We may share your data under the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- With authorities as required by law or regulation
- With trusted third-party service providers, only when necessary and under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements
Data Storage and Transfers
- Your personal data is stored on servers located within Mainland China, unless otherwise permitted by law or with your separate consent
- We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss
- We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized
Your Rights
Under Chinese law, you have the following rights:
- To access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- To request correction or deletion of inaccurate or unnecessary data
- To withdraw your consent at any time
- To request an explanation of how your personal data is processed
- To restrict or object to certain types of processing (where legally permissible)
You may contact us using the details below to exercise these rights.
Protection of Minors
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 14. If you are under 14, please only use our website and services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Revised” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: