PRIVACY POLICY

Welcome to Changan! Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("Changan", "we", "us", or "our") value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy informs you about how we collect, process, and protect technical data when you visit our global website: www.globalchangan.com (the "Website").

Please note: This Website is for informational purposes only. We do not offer user accounts, online booking, contact forms, direct lead collection, or e-commerce services on this Website.

1. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR DATA?

The data controller responsible for operating www.globalchangan.com is: Chongqing Changan Automobile Co., Ltd. Email for Privacy Enquiries: DPO@changan.com If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection, you can contact us at the email address provided above.

2. DATA WE COLLECT AND PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

You can browse our Website without actively submitting any personal information (such as your name, phone number, or email address).

When you navigate the Website, our servers automatically collect standard technical information transmitted by your device, including:

• Your IP address and internet service provider (ISP)
• Device type, screen resolution, operating system, and browser type/version
• Date, time, and duration of your visit
• Referring website URLs and pages viewed on our site

Purposes and Legal Basis: We process this technical information based on our legitimate interests to:

• Ensure the technical display, stability, and security of the Website on your device;
• Protect our network infrastructure against malicious cyberattacks or unauthorized access;
• Analyze aggregate, non-identifiable traffic statistics to better understand user navigation and optimize website layout and content.

For information regarding automated technical data collection via Cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

3. DISCLOSURE AND SHARING OF DATA

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. We may share technical browsing data with the following parties only as necessary:

• Changan Group Affiliates: Other companies within the Changan Group for global IT management, system administration, and maintenance.
• Third-Party Service Providers: Service vendors who perform technical operations on our behalf, such as web hosting, Content Delivery Networks (CDNs, e.g., Cloudflare), and web analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics). These providers act as data processors bound by strict security and confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Authorities: Government agencies, regulatory bodies, or law enforcement authorities if required to do so by applicable mandatory law, court orders, or legal processes.

4. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS OF DATA

Our Website is hosted on secure servers located in Hong Kong SAR. Technical browsing data collected during your visit is primarily stored and processed on these servers. Other than the automated collection of anonymous website analytics via cookies (as detailed in ourCookie Policy), we do not engage in any active collection, long-term storage, or secondary cross-border transfers of your personal data.

Depending on your physical location, accessing our Website may involve the routing of standard technical data (such as IP traffic) across international networks necessary to deliver the website content to your device. Where any cross-border technical transmission occurs, we ensure appropriate security controls and safeguards are maintained in compliance with applicable global data protection laws. 

5. RETENTION AND DATA SECURITY

• Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures (such as SSL/TLS encryption, firewalls, and access controls) to prevent accidental loss, unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of technical data under our control.
• Retention: Server log files containing technical data (such as IP addresses) are retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill security, troubleshooting, and analytical purposes, after which they are automatically deleted or anonymized.

6. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

This Website is intended for general adult audiences and is not directed at children. We do not knowingly collect or maintain data about individuals under the age of 16 (or the legal age of majority in your jurisdiction).

7. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

Depending on your region's local privacy laws (such as GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, or other applicable privacy frameworks), you may have certain rights regarding your data, including:

• Right of Access: The right to request confirmation of and access to the technical data we hold about your site visit.
• Right to Erasure / Objection: The right to object to processing or request the deletion of technical data, subject to technical feasibility and legal limits.
• Managing Cookies: You may withdraw your consent for performance/analytics cookies at any time via your browser settings or our Cookie Banner.

If you wish to exercise any applicable rights, please contact us at DPO@changan.com.

8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our technical setup, operational practices, or applicable laws. Any updates will take effect on the "Effective Date" indicated at the top of this policy and will be published directly on this page.