Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to ChinCai (hereby referred to as "Website"), a web-based random place picker service created by ChinCai Team (hereby referred to as "we", "us", or "Service Provider"). This service is provided free of charge and is intended for use "AS IS".

Information We Collect

When you use ChinCai, we may collect the following information:

  • Location Data: With your permission, we access your device's location to find nearby places. This data is sent directly to Google Places API and is not stored on our servers.
  • Usage Data: We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage statistics such as pages visited, time spent, and general geographic region.
  • Custom Lists: Any custom lists you enter for the spin wheel are processed locally in your browser and are never sent to our servers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Find nearby places based on your location (via Google Places API)
  • Improve our website and user experience
  • Analyze usage patterns to make the service better

Third-Party Services

ChinCai uses the following third-party services:

  • Google Places API: To fetch nearby places. Your location is sent to Google to retrieve results. See Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Google Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website. This data is anonymized and aggregated.

Data Storage

ChinCai does not store your personal data on our servers. Your location is only used in real-time to fetch nearby places and is not retained. Custom lists you enter are processed entirely in your browser.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Deny location access (the nearby places feature won't work without it)
  • Use browser settings to block cookies and analytics
  • Clear your browser data at any time

Children's Privacy

ChinCai is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Security

We use HTTPS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our servers. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Effective as of: January 2026

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at customer_service@chincai.com.

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