Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

JSHU REPORT Research Institute ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of information that we collect through our website jshu.report (the "Site") and related services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our Services.

This Privacy Policy applies to information we collect:

• On our website and through our Services
• In email, text, and other electronic messages between you and us
• Through mobile and desktop applications you download from our Site
• When you interact with our advertising and applications on third-party websites and services

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you access or use our Services, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your use of our Services, including:

Device and Browser Information

• Hardware and Software Information: Device type, operating system and version, browser type and version, screen resolution, device identifiers, and hardware model
• Network Information: Internet Protocol (IP) address, Internet Service Provider (ISP), mobile carrier, and network type
• Geographic Information: Approximate location based on IP address, time zone settings, and language preferences

Usage Information

• Access and Navigation: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, referring URL, exit pages, and navigation patterns
• Interaction Data: Clicks, scrolling behavior, mouse movements, keystrokes (not including passwords or sensitive data), and form interactions
• Performance Data: Page load times, errors encountered, and system activity
• Search Queries: Terms and phrases entered into search functionality on our Site

Log Data

Our servers automatically record information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Site. This log data may include:

• Your web request and URL
• IP address and geographic location
• Browser type, language, and version
• Date and time of your request
• One or more cookies that may uniquely identify your browser
• Referring and exit URLs
• Platform type and number of clicks

2.2 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you:

• Create an account or register for our Services
• Fill out a form or complete a survey
• Contact us with inquiries or feedback
• Subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications
• Participate in promotions, contests, or events
• Post comments or other content on our Site
• Request customer support or technical assistance

The types of information you may provide include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number
• Account Information: Username, password, account preferences
• Communication Content: Messages, feedback, comments, and other content you submit
• Demographic Information: Age, gender, location, occupation, interests

2.3 Information from Third-Party Sources

We may collect information about you from third-party sources, including:

• Social Media Platforms: If you interact with us through social media, we may receive information from those platforms
• Analytics Providers: We receive aggregated and anonymized data from analytics services
• Advertising Partners: We may receive information about your interactions with our advertisements
• Business Partners: We may receive information from partners who help us provide and improve our Services
• Public Sources: Publicly available information from government entities, public records, or other public sources

2.4 Information from Third-Party Services We Use

Our website integrates with and uses the following third-party services that may collect information:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic, user behavior, and engagement patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Site.
• Advertising Networks: We work with advertising partners who may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activities across websites to deliver targeted advertisements.
• Content Delivery Networks: We use CDN providers to deliver content efficiently, which may involve processing your IP address and request information.
• Security Services: We use security providers to protect against malicious traffic, which may involve analyzing request patterns and IP addresses.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

3.1 Providing and Improving Our Services

• Operate, maintain, and provide features and functionality of the Services
• Process and complete transactions and send related information
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Provide customer service and technical support
• Develop new products, services, features, and functionality
• Understand and analyze how you use our Services
• Personalize and improve your experience
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities

3.2 Communications

• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests
• Send promotional communications (with your consent where required)
• Provide news, updates, and information about products and services

3.3 Advertising and Marketing

• Deliver and measure the effectiveness of advertisements
• Personalize the content and advertising you see
• Understand advertising effectiveness and reach
• Develop marketing strategies and campaigns

3.4 Safety, Security, and Legal Compliance

• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and activities
• Monitor and prevent security incidents and unauthorized access
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of our users and the public
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
• Enforce our terms, policies, and agreements
• Respond to lawful requests from public authorities

3.5 Research and Development

• Conduct research and analysis to improve our Services
• Test new features and functionality
• Analyze aggregated and anonymized data for insights
• Develop and train machine learning models (using anonymized data)

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share information about you in the following circumstances:

4.1 With Your Consent

We may share your information when you direct us to do so or provide your consent.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors, consultants, and service providers who need access to such information to carry out work on our behalf. These service providers are bound by contractual obligations to keep personal information confidential and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it to them. Categories of service providers include:

• Web hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics and data analysis providers
• Email and communication service providers
• Customer support and CRM providers
• Payment processors (if applicable)
• Security and fraud prevention providers
• Advertising and marketing partners

4.3 Advertising Partners

4.4 Legal Requirements and Protection of Rights

We may disclose your information if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
• Enforce our Terms of Service and other agreements
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, users, or the public
• Detect, prevent, or address fraud, security, or technical issues
• Respond to an emergency involving danger of death or serious physical injury

4.5 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, bankruptcy, dissolution, reorganization, sale of some or all of our assets, financing, public offering of securities, or similar transaction, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any change in applicable policies.

4.6 Aggregated or De-Identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you with third parties for marketing, advertising, research, or similar purposes.

4.7 Information We Do Not Sell

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We and our third-party partners use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information when you use our Services.

5.1 What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve our Services and your experience, understand which areas and features of our Services are popular, and count visits. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device until deleted or expired).

5.2 Types of Cookies We Use

5.3 Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:

• Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small graphic images that track whether you have opened an email or visited a page
• Local Storage: Technology that allows websites to store data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the session ends
• Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device attributes to create a unique identifier
• ETags: Entity tags used for caching that can also track browsing activity

5.4 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in various ways:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Services.
• Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry tools such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) at optout.aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) at optout.networkadvertising.org.
• Mobile Device Settings: Your mobile device may allow you to limit the use of advertising identifiers for interest-based advertising.

5.5 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Because there is no common understanding of how to interpret DNT signals, our Site does not currently respond to browser DNT signals. However, you may opt out of tracking through the methods described above.

6. Third-Party Services and Links

6.1 YouTube API Services

6.2 Google Services

We use various Google services, including Google Analytics and Google Ads. Your interaction with these services is governed by:

• Google Terms of Service
• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

6.3 Third-Party Websites

Our Services may contain links to third-party websites, services, or content that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

6.4 Social Media Features

Our Services may include social media features (such as share buttons or interactive mini-programs). These features may collect your IP address, which page you are visiting, and may set a cookie to enable the feature to function properly. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing the feature.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. The retention period may vary depending on the context and our legal obligations.

7.1 Retention Criteria

To determine the appropriate retention period, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process your personal information
• Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
• Applicable legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, or other requirements

7.2 Retention Periods

• Account Information: Retained for the duration of your account and for a reasonable period afterward for legal and business purposes
• Transaction Records: Retained as required by applicable tax and commercial laws (typically 7 years)
• Communications: Retained for as long as necessary to resolve inquiries and for legal protection
• Analytics Data: Typically retained in aggregate or anonymized form indefinitely
• Log Data: Generally retained for 12-24 months for security and operational purposes

7.3 Deletion

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. In some cases, we may anonymize your personal information so that it can no longer be associated with you, in which case we may use this information indefinitely without further notice to you.

8. Data Security

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

8.1 Security Measures

Our security practices include:

• Encryption: We use SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. Sensitive data is encrypted at rest.
• Access Controls: We limit access to personal information to employees, contractors, and agents who need access to perform their job functions.
• Security Monitoring: We continuously monitor our systems for potential vulnerabilities and attacks.
• Secure Infrastructure: We use reputable cloud service providers with strong security certifications and practices.
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and audits of our systems and practices.
• Incident Response: We maintain incident response procedures to address potential security breaches.

8.2 Limitations

While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials.

8.3 Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach that affects your personal information, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by applicable law.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

9.1 Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of your data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.

9.2 Correction

You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we hold about you.

9.3 Deletion

You have the right to request that we delete your personal information in certain circumstances, such as when the data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

9.4 Restriction and Objection

You may have the right to restrict or object to certain processing of your personal information, including processing for direct marketing purposes.

9.5 Withdrawal of Consent

Where we process your personal information based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

9.6 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by:

• Clicking the "unsubscribe" link in any marketing email
• Contacting us at the email address below
• Adjusting your communication preferences in your account settings (if applicable)

9.7 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@jshu.report. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law (typically 30-45 days). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

9.8 Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than the country in which you reside. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

10.1 Transfer Mechanisms

When we transfer personal information outside your country, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by relevant authorities
• Binding corporate rules for transfers within our corporate group
• Consent to the transfer where appropriate
• Other lawful transfer mechanisms as applicable

10.2 Data Localization

Our primary servers are located in the United States. By using our Services, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate.

11. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under the age of 16 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

11.1 Parental Notice

If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 16 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as quickly as possible. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us at privacy@jshu.report.

11.2 Age Restrictions

If you are under 16 (or the age of digital consent in your jurisdiction), you may only use our Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending you an email notification (for material changes, where we have your email)
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Site

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our information practices. Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Jurisdiction-Specific Disclosures

13.1 California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to delete your personal information
• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
• The right to correct inaccurate personal information
• The right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us at privacy@jshu.report.

13.2 European Economic Area (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws, including the rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object to processing. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

13.3 Other Jurisdictions

We comply with applicable privacy laws in all jurisdictions where we operate. If you have questions about your rights under local law, please contact us.

14. Contact Us

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

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.