The Xinjiang–Central Asia Institute for Economic and Environmental Studies (CAIEES, hereinafter “the Institute”) attaches importance to the protection of personal information of visitors, partners and other related individuals. In the operation of this website, in academic exchange, research cooperation and related professional services, the Institute will process information in accordance with the principles of legality, legitimacy, necessity and good faith, and will take appropriate measures to safeguard information security.
This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, retained and protected when you visit this website, contact the Institute, take part in cooperation or use related services. By accessing or using this website you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.
1. Scope
This Policy applies to the official website of the Institute and to information processing activities directly related to the website. Where the website contains links to third-party sites or platforms, the information practices of those sites are not governed by this Policy and are subject to their own published rules.
2. Information we may collect
You may generally browse public content on this website without providing identifying information. In specific situations the Institute may, on a need basis, collect information you actively submit, including but not limited to name, affiliation, position, email address, telephone, message content and any other information you voluntarily provide in contact, cooperation enquiries, academic exchange, document requests or other interactions.
To support normal operation and basic security, the website may automatically record certain access information at the technical level, including access time, pages viewed, referring pages, browser type, device information, IP address and other log data. Such information is mainly used for site maintenance, security monitoring, traffic analysis and operational optimisation.
3. How information is used
Information collected by the Institute is used mainly to: respond to enquiries and contact requests; handle cooperation communication, research exchange and related professional matters; maintain the operation and security of the website; improve content and service quality; carry out, within necessary limits, management activities related to the Institute’s work, academic activities and research cooperation; and comply with other obligations under applicable law.
The Institute endeavours to ensure that the use of information is directly related to the purposes of collection and that it does not process information beyond what is reasonably necessary.
4. Sharing and disclosure
As a matter of principle the Institute does not sell, rent or otherwise inappropriately provide your personal information to unrelated third parties. The Institute will not actively disclose your information to third parties except: with your explicit consent; where reasonably necessary to fulfil cooperation, exchange or services that you have requested; where required by law, judicial process, administrative request or other legally binding requirement; or where reasonably necessary to protect the lawful rights and interests of the Institute, users or other relevant parties.
Where the Institute engages a third party for research cooperation, technical maintenance or site management, it will, so far as reasonable, require that party to assume appropriate confidentiality obligations.
5. Retention
Information is retained only for the period necessary to achieve the purposes set out in this Policy, unless a longer period is required by law or is reasonably necessary for cooperation matters. After the retention period, information will be deleted, anonymised or otherwise appropriately discontinued.
6. Information security
The Institute takes information security seriously and, having regard to its size, the actual functions of the website and the nature of processing activities, applies appropriate management and technical measures to protect against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, loss or damage. However, no internet transmission or information system is absolutely secure, and the Institute cannot guarantee that any transmission or storage is entirely free of risk. You should also take appropriate care of your own devices and communication environment.
7. Cookies and similar technologies
The website may use cookies or similar technologies to support normal operation, improve the browsing experience or perform basic access statistics. Cookies do not normally identify you directly, but may help the website recognise your access preferences and usage. You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings; in some cases this may affect the proper functioning of certain features.
8. Information of minors
The website is intended primarily for institutional users, research counterparts and ordinary adult visitors with appropriate judgement. The Institute does not target minors and does not actively collect personal information from minors. If a guardian becomes aware that a minor has provided information without consent, please contact the Institute, which will address the matter promptly upon verification.
9. Your rights
To the extent permitted by applicable law, you may request access, correction, supplementation, deletion or withdrawal of consent in respect of information held about you. The Institute will handle reasonable requests after verifying identity and considering the specific circumstances. In some cases statutory obligations or other legitimate grounds may prevent the request from being fully met.
10. Updates
This Policy may be updated as the Institute’s operations, business arrangements, applicable law or management needs evolve. Updated versions will be published on this website and take effect from the date of publication. Significant changes will be notified by appropriate means.
11. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or related processing of information, please contact the Institute through the contact details published on this website.