Privacy Policy

Peking Institute
Last updated: September 16, 2026

1. Introduction

Peking Institute ("the Institute," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit pekinginstitute.org (the "Site") or interact with us, including by subscribing to our newsletter, registering for events, or contacting us directly.

This policy is intended to be read alongside our Cookie Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

• Name, email address, and organization when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us;
• Information submitted through contact or inquiry forms;
• Information provided when registering for events, dialogues, or publications;
• Application materials if you apply for a position with the Institute; and
• Other information you voluntarily provide when interacting with the Institute.

Information Collected Automatically

When you access the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address;
• Browser type;
• Device information;
• Operating system;
• Pages visited;
• Time spent on the Site;
• Referring and exit pages; and
• Cookie and tracking data, as described in our Cookie Policy.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
• Send newsletters and other communications you have opted into;
• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information;
• Process event registrations and manage attendee communications;
• Evaluate applications for employment or partnership opportunities;
• Analyze usage patterns to improve our content and Site performance;
• Comply with applicable legal obligations; and
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of the Institute and its users.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (EEA/UK Visitors)

Where applicable data protection law requires a lawful basis for processing your personal data, we may rely on the following bases:

• Consent — where you have opted in, such as for newsletter subscriptions;
• Legitimate interests — such as improving the Site and understanding our audience;
• Contractual necessity — where processing is required to provide a service you have requested; and
• Legal obligation — where processing is required to comply with applicable law.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information with:

• Service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as email delivery, hosting, and analytics providers, subject to appropriate confidentiality and data protection obligations;
• Professional advisors, such as legal or financial counsel, where reasonably necessary;
• Regulatory or legal authorities where required by law or necessary to protect our legal rights; and
• Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or reorganization of the Institute.

We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the country in which our servers or service providers operate, your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in a different jurisdiction.

Where required by applicable law, we take appropriate measures to ensure that international data transfers comply with applicable data protection requirements.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.

When personal information is no longer required, we may securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our applicable data retention practices.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction and applicable law, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you;
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Object to or restrict certain processing activities;
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
• Request a portable copy of your personal data; and
• Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@pekinginstitute.org.

We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

9. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

These rights may include the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect and how it is used;
• Request access to personal information we hold about you;
• Request deletion of your personal information;
• Correct certain inaccurate personal information;
• Opt out of certain activities where applicable under California law; and
• Receive equal treatment for exercising your privacy rights.

We do not sell or share personal information as those terms are defined under California law.

To exercise applicable California privacy rights, please contact us at info@pekinginstitute.org.

10. Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you believe that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child, please contact us at info@pekinginstitute.org so that we can take appropriate steps to delete the information.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or destruction.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other operational reasons.

The updated version will be indicated by a revised "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we collect, use, and protect personal information.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Peking Institute
Email: info@pekinginstitute.org
Address: [Registered Address], United States

[If applicable: Data Protection Officer / EU Representative contact details]