Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you engage with CrossCulturalVoices. 

Introduction

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how CrossCulturalVoices collects, uses, and protects any information you provide when using this website. By accessing this site, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect and store limited personal data only when voluntarily provided by users. This may include:

• Contact Information (e.g., name, email) when submitting comments or using the contact form.

• User-Submitted Content (e.g., personal stories, reflections, comments).

• Website Analytics Data (e.g., page views, session duration) collected through Google Analytics or similar tools.

How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used for the following purposes:

• To engage with visitors who submit feedback, questions, or contributions.

• To publish user-submitted stories or comments (only with explicit consent).

• To analyze website traffic and improve content using anonymous analytics data.

How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable measures to safeguard your personal data, including:

• Secure storage of submitted data (e.g., within Google Forms or site databases).

• Limited access (only authorized site administrators can access submission data).

• No sale or sharing of personal data with third parties.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This website may use cookies or tracking technologies to analyze site performance.

Cookies help improve user experience but can be disabled via your browser settings.

Third-Party Links

This website may include links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies of third-party websites and encourage users to review their policies before sharing personal information.

User Rights & Data Removal

You may request removal of any personal data (e.g., name, comments) by contacting us.

If you submitted a personal story and wish for it to be removed, you may request deletion at any time.

To request data changes or deletion, email us at kate.xie@crossculturalvoices.com.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Continued use of the site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

Contact Information

For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact us at: kate.xie@crossculturalvoices.com.