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PRIVACY POLICY for WEJ

Privacy Policy for World Economic Journal

Last updated: September 20, 2024

Welcome to World Economic Journal (“Company,” “We,” “Us,” or “Our”). This Privacy Policy outlines Our policies and practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You access or use Our Service. It also informs You about Your rights and how applicable laws protect You.

By using Our Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words where the initial letter is capitalized have defined meanings under the following conditions. These definitions apply regardless of singular or plural form.

Definitions

  • Account: A unique profile created to access Our Service.
  • Affiliate: An entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with Us.
  • Application: The World Economic Journal website and related digital platforms.
  • Company: Refers to World Economic Journal, based in Hong Kong for the English-language version.
  • Country: Refers to the legal jurisdictions of Hong Kong.
  • Device: Any internet-connected device, such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
  • Personal Data: Any information relating to an identifiable person.
  • Service: Refers to Our website, applications, and related services.
  • Service Provider: Third-party entities processing data on Our behalf.
  • Usage Data: Data automatically collected, such as IP addresses, browser details, and usage statistics.
  • You: The individual or legal entity using Our Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • IP address
  • Other contact or identifying information.

Usage Data

We collect Usage Data automatically when You access Our Service:

  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited, visit duration, and timestamps
  • Device identifiers and operating system
  • Geographic location (approximate)

Use of Your Personal Data

We process Your Personal Data for the following purposes:

  1. To Provide and Maintain Our Service: Ensuring smooth functionality and improving user experience.
  2. To Manage Your Account: Allowing You to access and manage Your profile.
  3. To Perform Contracts: Processing agreements, subscriptions, and transactions.
  4. To Contact You: Providing updates, notifications, and responding to inquiries.
  5. To Provide Marketing: Sharing news, offers, or services similar to those You’ve used, unless You opt-out.
  6. To Analyze and Improve: Identifying usage trends, improving Our content, and optimizing performance.
  7. For Legal Obligations: Fulfilling legal requirements, including fraud prevention.

Use of Our Content and Materials

We encourage the sharing and distribution of Our content, provided that:

  1. You credit World Economic Journal (WEJ) as the original source of the material.
  2. You include an active hyperlink to Our official website: https://world-economic.com/.
  3. The content is not used in a misleading, defamatory, or unlawful context.
  4. Prior written consent is obtained for any commercial use of Our materials beyond fair use.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in legal action to protect Our intellectual property.

Sharing and Disclosure of Your Data

We may share Your Personal Data under the following circumstances:

  • With Service Providers: To analyze usage, facilitate services, or contact You on Our behalf.
  • With Affiliates: Data shared within Our corporate group under this Privacy Policy.
  • For Business Transfers: In case of mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.
  • With Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect Our legal rights.
  • With Your Consent: When explicitly agreed by You.

Retention of Your Data

We retain Your Personal Data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or comply with legal obligations.

Retention Periods:

  • Usage Data: Retained for analysis, but anonymized after 12 months.
  • Personal Data: Retained until You request deletion or after legal/statutory limits expire.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under applicable data protection laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), You have the following rights:

  1. Access: Request a copy of Your Personal Data.
  2. Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information.
  3. Deletion: Request deletion of Your data under certain conditions.
  4. Objection: Object to processing of Your Personal Data for marketing purposes.
  5. Portability: Request transfer of Your Personal Data in a structured format.
  6. Withdraw Consent: If You previously consented to data processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact Us at: wej@world-economic.com.

Security of Your Personal Data

We implement industry-standard measures to protect Your Personal Data. However, no system can guarantee 100% security. If You suspect a data breach, please contact Us immediately.

Transfer of Data Internationally

Your information may be stored or processed outside of Your jurisdiction, including in countries with different data protection laws. We ensure that adequate safeguards, such as contractual obligations, are in place to protect Your data.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If You become aware that a child has provided Us with Personal Data, contact Us, and We will promptly delete such information.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their Privacy Policies before providing any information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify You of any changes via email or a prominent notice on Our Service. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent revisions.

Contact Us

If You have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise Your rights, contact Us:

This Privacy Policy complies with GDPR (EU), CCPA (California), and other international data protection laws to ensure transparency, user rights, and compliance.