Personal Information Protection Policy of the Twitter Platform
The Twitter platform includes but is not limited to Twitter, Twitter on mobile devices, the Phoenix News client, etc., and is hereinafter referred to as the "Platform". Given the characteristics of the Internet, the Platform will inevitably have direct or indirect interactive relationships with you. Therefore, we hereby explain the Platform's policies on the collection, use, and protection of users' personal information. This "Personal Information Protection Policy" applies to all services provided to you by various Twitter platforms. Please read it carefully. If you have any questions about this "Personal Information Protection Policy", you can send your questions to ask@ifeng.com, and we will resolve your issues in a timely manner. This "Personal Information Protection Policy" covers the following aspects of issues:
1. Information that the Platform may collect
2. How the Platform may use the information
3. How the Platform will protect information security
4. Principles of reasonable utilization and disclosure of information
5. Inquiry, correction, and supplementation of information
6. Protection of minors' personal information
7. Cookies
8. Modification of the "Personal Information Protection Policy"
9. Applicable law and dispute resolution
1. Information that the Platform may collect
1.1 Information provided by you
1.1.1 When you register as a user on the Platform or use the services provided by the Platform, you provide some personal information to the Platform. Such personal information includes:
1) Personal identification information: such as name, gender, age, date of birth, ID card number (or passport number), bank account number, telephone number, correspondence address, residential address, email address, etc.;
2) Personal background information: occupation, educational attainment, income status, marital status, family status, etc.
1.1.2 Information that you independently publish through the services provided by the Platform, such as articles, pictures, follow-up posts, etc.
1.1.3 You have the right to inquire about, view, supplement, correct, or delete the information you provided.
1.2 Information that the Platform may obtain
1.2.1 Log information. When you use the services provided by the Platform, the Platform may automatically collect some log information that is not related to your personal identity through cookies, web beacons, or other means. This information includes:
1) Device or application information, such as the configuration information provided by the hardware device you use, the web browser, or other programs used to access the Platform's services, your IP address, the version of the hardware device you use, and the device identification code, etc.;
2) Internet usage records, such as your search records, browsing records, click records, etc.
1.2.2 Location information. When you use the services provided by the Platform through a mobile device with positioning functionality, the system will collect your geographical location information through GPS, WiFi, or other means. You can stop the collection of your geographical location information by turning off the positioning function.
2. How the Platform may use the information
The Platform may use the collected information for the following purposes:
2.1 To provide services to you;
2.2 To assist in the design, optimization, and upgrade of the Platform's products and services;
2.3 To provide you with personalized services, such as displaying and pushing content and advertisements that are more relevant to you;
2.4 For identity verification, security prevention, archiving, and backup to ensure the security of the services.
3. How the Platform will protect information security
The Platform will encrypt and store your personal information in accordance with industry standards and will also take off-site backup using the same encryption method to prevent your personal information from being lost, stolen, or tampered with. The Platform will adopt technical measures such as periodic scanning and regular penetration testing services to ensure the security and reliability of the services.
The Platform will strictly manage and protect your personal information in accordance with national laws and regulations. However, please understand that there may be irresistible factors affecting information security, such as hacker attacks, computer virus intrusions or outbreaks, and government regulations.
4. Principles of reasonable utilization and disclosure of information
The Platform respects and protects the personal information of all users. The Platform will only reasonably utilize and disclose the collected personal information under one of the following circumstances:
4.1 Written consent or consent equivalent to written consent has been obtained from you or your guardian;
4.2 To relieve you from an urgent danger to your life, body, or property;
4.3 To prevent a significant harm to the rights and interests of others;
4.4 To promote the public interest without causing harm to your significant interests;
4.5 To improve the quality of the Platform's services and provide you with all the functions of the relevant services, the Platform may jointly provide relevant services to users through affiliated companies and cooperation with third parties. Such cooperation may require the Platform to share necessary information with them, but the Platform will require them to ensure data security and prohibit its use for any other purposes.
4.6 When government departments or judicial organs require the Platform to disclose personal information in accordance with legal procedures, the Platform will provide personal information as required by the law enforcement agencies or for the purpose of public security.
5. Inquiry, correction, and supplementation of information
PC users can log in to your Phoenix account through https://id.ifeng.com/user/login, click on "Basic Settings", and then you can inquire about, view, supplement, correct, or update the information you provided.
Mobile users can log in to your Phoenix account through the "Phoenix News client", first click on your profile picture to enter the personal information page, and then click on "Add Personal Profile" below the profile picture, and you can inquire about, view, supplement, correct, or update the information you provided.
6. Protection of minors' personal information
It is recommended that minors obtain the consent of their guardians before using the services provided by the Platform. The Platform will protect the confidentiality and security of minors' personal information in accordance with relevant national laws, regulations, and this "Personal Information Protection Policy".
7. Cookies
7.1 Cookies refer to a technology. When a user visits this website equipped with a Cookies device, the server of this website will automatically send Cookies to your browser and store them in the hard drive of your computer. These Cookies are responsible for recording various activities, personal information, browsing habits, consumption habits, and even credit records during your subsequent visits to this website.
7.2 By using the Cookies technology, the Platform can provide you with more considerate personalized services. The Platform may use Cookies to track your browsing habits and other preferences, so as to provide you with interesting information or store your password, so that you do not need to enter the password repeatedly every time you visit the Platform.
7.3 If you do not want your personal information to be retained in the cookies, you can configure your browser or other software to disable cookies. However, after completing the operation of turning off cookies, it may affect your use of the Platform's services.
8. Modification of the "Personal Information Protection Policy"
The right to modify and update this "Personal Information Protection Policy" of the Platform belongs to Beijing Tianying Jiuzhou Network Technology Co., Ltd. If this "Personal Information Protection Policy" is changed, the Platform will notify you by means of push notifications, sending emails, or publishing announcements on the official Phoenix website. The changed "Personal Information Protection Policy" will come into effect from the effective date specified in the notice or on the website. If you continue to use the Platform's services after this policy is revised, it means that you have fully read, understood, and accepted the revised policy and are willing to be bound by the revised policy.
9. Applicable law and dispute resolution