Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
Yu-kai Chou (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates yukaichou.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide: When you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, fill out a contact form, or purchase a product, we may collect your name, email address, and any other information you voluntarily submit.
Information collected automatically: When you visit our site, we may automatically collect certain data including your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring URL, and time spent on pages. This is collected through cookies and similar technologies.
Third-party services: We use third-party tools (such as Google Analytics, email marketing platforms, and social media integrations) that may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
Social media platform data: We may access limited profile information (such as your name and profile URL) through authorized social media APIs (including LinkedIn) solely for the purpose of publishing content to our own accounts. We do not store, sell, or redistribute any data obtained through these APIs beyond their intended use.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our content, products, and services
- Send newsletters and updates you have opted into
- Respond to inquiries and support requests
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience
- Publish and manage content on our social media channels
- Comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors come from. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze data. These include but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics (website analytics)
- Email marketing platforms (newsletter delivery)
- Social media platforms and APIs (content publishing and engagement)
- Payment processors (for product purchases)
Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy, and we recommend reviewing their terms independently.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided they agree to keep your information confidential.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time, after which we will delete their contact information within 30 days. Website analytics data is retained in aggregate, anonymized form.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email below.
9. California Residents
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) grants you additional rights, including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at the email below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@yukaichou.com
Contact form: Contact Yu-kai Chou
Website: yukaichou.com