Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We may collect limited information when you use this website, including:

• Basic account information you provide when registering, such as username and email address.
• Comments or other content you choose to submit.
• Technical information such as IP address, browser type, referring page, and general usage logs.
• Cookie and session data used to keep the site working properly and remember certain settings.

2. How We Use Information

• To operate and secure the website.
• To allow account login, commenting, and other core functions.
• To understand how visitors use the site and improve content and navigation.
• To respond to support messages, abuse reports, or legal requests.

3. Cookies and Analytics

Hanzi Explorer uses cookies and similar technologies for essential site features, analytics, and performance monitoring. The site currently uses services such as Google Analytics and 51.LA to measure traffic and understand which pages are helpful to readers.

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling some cookies may affect parts of the website.

4. Embedded and Third-Party Content

Some pages may contain links or embedded content from third-party platforms such as YouTube. Those platforms may collect data according to their own privacy policies when you interact with them.

If advertising is enabled on the site in the future, advertising partners may also use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure ads.

5. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data only when necessary:

• With service providers that help operate analytics, hosting, security, or site functionality.
• When required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• To protect the rights, safety, and integrity of the website or its users.

6. Your Choices

• You may choose not to create an account or post comments.
• You may control cookies in your browser.
• You may contact us if you need help regarding account data or privacy questions.