How Chin Archive collects, uses, and protects your personal information.
Last updated: March 2026
Chin Archive is a non-profit digital platform dedicated to preserving and sharing Chin cultural heritage. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with care.
This policy applies to all services provided through our website at chinarchive.org and our mobile applications.
When you create an account, we collect:
When you use our platform, we automatically collect:
If you create collections or contribute content:
We use collected information to:
If you participate in community features, your display name and reading activity may appear on public leaderboards and in public collections you create. You can opt out of the leaderboard in your profile settings — your activity will then appear as "Anonymous Reader" instead of your display name.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising.
We use the following third-party services:
These services may collect technical data (IP addresses, device information) as part of their standard operations.
Your data is stored securely using Google Cloud infrastructure with encryption in transit and at rest. Account credentials are managed by Firebase Authentication and are never stored in plain text.
Mobile app downloads are stored locally on your device in the app's private storage and are not accessible to other applications.
You have full control over your data:
Chin Archive does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Our content is educational and cultural in nature, suitable for general audiences. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the platform. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, please contact us:
Email: contact@chinarchive.org
