1. Introduction
China Lesso Group Holdings Limited and its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as "Lesso" or "we") recognize the importance of your personal information. To ensure the normal operation of our website, optimize user experience and provide personalized services, we use Cookies and similar technologies on the Lesso website within reasonable and necessary limits, and collect personal information from you with your consent.
Therefore, we have formulated this “Privacy Policy” (hereinafter referred to as "this Policy") explains how we collect, use, and process your personal information. Please note that when you navigate from this website to other Lesso websites (such as the Lesso talent recruitment website), the Lesso official website does not collect personal information you provide on those other Lesso websites, such collection is subject to the respective privacy policies and user agreements of those websites.
Under this Policy, "personal information" refers to data that can identify a specific individual either directly or when combined with other information. We will strictly comply with this Policy in collecting and using your personal information.
2. Our Role
We are the provider of the website services and the controller of your personal information.
When you visit our website, we may store or retrieve information on your device, which may relate to you, your preferences, or your device, primarily to make our website work as expected and present relevant information to you.
This website does not have a user registration function, but you can contact us via online messages, investor inquiries, corporate email, or other contact methods on the website. Data you voluntarily provide through these channels (such as contact name, email address, address, phone number, and other information you provide) also constitutes personal information and is subject to this Policy. If the information you provide contains personal information of other users, you must ensure you have obtained legitimate authorization before providing it to us.
3. Information We Collect
The personal information we collect is used only for the purposes stated at the time of collection, to promote our products and services, and for other purposes you agree to or as required by law from time to time, including internal research and analysis; providing daily customer services to you; handling customer complaints and inquiries; inviting you to participate in promotional programs, market research, surveys, or other promotional activities; providing product and service promotion offers; disclosures as required by relevant laws and regulations; and any matters related thereto.
In addition to the above primary uses, if we intend to use your personal information for other purposes not specified in this Policy, or to use information collected for a specific purpose for another purpose, we will seek your consent again through methods such as signed agreements, pop-up notifications, or updates to this Policy.
We keep your personal information confidential and do not sell it to any third parties, but we may share it with:
1. Affiliates, associates, and related companies of the Lesso;
2. Agents, contractors, or third-party service providers providing services to Lesso (if necessary);
3. Agents authorized by Lesso to process customer’s personal information;
4. Lesso’s auditors, legal advisors, or other consultants;
5. Media of communication (in cases of handling customer complaints and inquiries, if necessary);
6. Persons subject to confidentiality obligations to Lesso;
7. Statutory sharing: we may share your personal information externally as required by laws and regulations, for litigation and dispute resolution, or upon lawful requests from administrative or judicial authorities.
We also share your personal information with other parties with your explicit consent.
Your personal information is securely stored in our systems, accessible only by properly trained and authorized staff. For details, please refer to Section 5 -- Data Storage and Retention Policy.
4. Cookies
Cookies are small text files containing a limited amount of information that are downloaded and stored on your browser or connected device with your consent. Cookies store your browsing habits and records on the website, helping the website identify user devices, remember your preferences, make browsing more convenient, optimize your experience, and, with your permission, provide customized advertisements and promotional content.
By using Cookies, we automatically collect and store the following information when you visit our website:
· The domain name and IP address you use to access the website;
· Browser software type, configuration, and operating system used to access the website;
· Date and time of your access to the website;
· Address of other websites if you link from them to this website; and
· Pages you enter, access, and exit, content viewed, and access duration.
4.1 Cookies on Lesso Website
We use the following types of Cookies on the Lesso website, and the specific uses of various cookies are as follows:
(1) Strictly Necessary Cookies
· Essential for the website's normal operation and cannot be disabled in the system.
· Typically set only when you perform specific actions, such as setting privacy preferences or filling forms.
· Rejecting these may impair core website functions. Without them, we cannot guarantee normal or secure use of the website.
(2) Performance and Analytics Cookies
· Anonymously collect and aggregate visitor data on website usage, such as page views, paths, dwell time, and site performance.
· Do not contain personally identifiable information; used solely for statistical analysis to improve website performance and user experience.
· We respect and protect your privacy, and strictly comply with applicable data protection laws. Except for necessary Cookies, usage of performance and analytics Cookies is based on your explicit consent, which you can manage or withdraw at any time.
(3) Functional Cookies
· Remember your preferences to provide personalized services.
· May be set by us or third-party providers integrated on the page.
· Disabling them may prevent some personalized services from functioning.
(4) Advertising Cookies
· Collect browsing habits on your device to show advertisements matching your interests.
· Help filter relevant advertisements, limit repeated advertisements exposure, and measure advertisement effectiveness.
· Do not store personal identity information directly; identify uniquely via browser and device.
(5) Use of IP Addresses and Network Logs
· Assist in diagnosing server issues, managing the website, and improving services.
· IP addresses are numeric codes identifying computers on the internet and may be used for broad demographic data collection.
(6) Third-Party Cookies
· Our website may integrate third-party services (e.g., analytics tools, advertisement plugins, advertisement networks, videos, maps, social media, traffic analysis providers), which may set their own Cookies on your device. Third-party Cookies follow their own privacy policies, which we cannot control.
· Important Note: Some third-party providers may be located outside China, meaning data collected by them may be processed abroad. We only work with third parties that comply with applicable data protection regulations, and we ensure data security through contracts signed with such third parties.
4.2 Managing Cookies Preferences
You can manage your Cookies settings and flexibly adjust usage permissions using the following methods:
1. Browser Settings: Most browsers support blocking Cookies, deleting existing Cookies, or sending notifications when a website attempts to set Cookies. You can do this directly through your browser's settings interface.
2. Privacy Preference Center: When visiting the website, you can modify or withdraw your consent to Cookies at any time through the Privacy Preferences Center in the lower left corner.
3. Selective Consent: When you visit the website for the first time, you can choose to consent to only the necessary Cookies, instead of consenting to all types of Cookies by default.
Please note: If you choose to block all Cookies (including strictly necessary Cookies), some website functions may not work properly and may affect your user experience.
5. Data Storage and Retention Policy
5.1 Data Storage Location
Collected data (including information gathered through Cookies and personal information you provided via contact methods on the website) is primarily stored on servers located in China. For specific technical services (such as cloud storage and data analytics), we may use servers located in other jurisdictions.
5.2 Data Retention Periods
· Cookies Data: Depending on the type, the validity period of Cookies can range from the duration of the session (deleted when the browser is closed) to a maximum of 24 months.
· Personal information you voluntarily submit: We retain your personal information only for the period necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected, typically 2 years, unless required or permitted by law for a longer retention period.
· Anonymous data: Anonymous or aggregated data may be retained indefinitely for statistical analysis purposes.
5.3 Data Deletion and Destruction
When the retention period expires or you request the deletion of your personal information, we will take security measures to permanently delete or anonymize the relevant data.
If you request the deletion of your stored personal information, you can send your request to the contact email address listed in Section 8.
6. Cross-Border Data Transfer Policy
6.1 Cross-Border Transfer Scenarios
To provide global services, we may transfer the collected information outside of China for processing or storage, particularly in the following circumstances:
· Using cloud service providers located outside of China;
· Sharing business data with Lesso’s global subsidiaries and branches, or their respective service providers;
· To comply with disclosure obligations under relevant laws and regulations or for the purpose of cross-border legal proceedings.
6.2 Protection Measures for Cross-Border Transfers
When conducting cross-border data transfers, we will take one or more of the following protective measures:
· Pass a security assessment organized by cyberspace authorities of China;
· Enter into a data export contract in accordance with the standards of China;
· Obtain your separate and explicit consent;
· Comply with other conditions stipulated by Chinese laws, administrative regulations, or cyberspace authorities of China.
6.3 Third-Party Cross-Border Transfers
For data collected by third-party Cookies (see Section 4.1(6) for details), cross-border transfers comply with the third party's privacy policy and the agreements we have with that third party.
7. Policy Updates
We may update this Policy from time to time in accordance with business adjustments or regulatory requirements. All updated versions will be published directly on our website, and we will not notify you separately of updates to this Policy. We recommend that you regularly visit our website to review the latest Policy and stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, suggestions, or need further clarification regarding this Policy, especially regarding storage or cross-border transfers, please contact us through the following methods:
· Phone: 400-168-2128 (24-hour service)
· Email: lessoppgl@lesso.com