Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. Introduction
SinoShield Ltd. ("SinoShield," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, prospective clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or engage our services.
Given the nature of our work — confidential reputation advisory — we hold ourselves to the highest standards of data protection and confidentiality. We treat all client information with the utmost discretion.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit an inquiry through our contact form
- Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
- Engage our services
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization, and details about your situation.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information including:
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
- Referring website or source
- Device information
3. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide our services
- Communicate with you about our services
- Improve our website and service offerings
- Comply with legal obligations
- Protect our rights and the rights of our clients
4. Confidentiality of Client Information
Client confidentiality is the cornerstone of our practice. All information shared with us in the course of an engagement — including the fact of the engagement itself — is treated as strictly confidential. We do not disclose client identities, the nature of our work, or any details of our strategies without explicit written authorization from the client.
This confidentiality obligation survives the termination of any client engagement and continues indefinitely.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only:
- With your explicit consent
- As required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights, property, or safety
- With trusted service providers who assist in operating our website and business, subject to confidentiality obligations
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, secure communication channels, and regular security reviews.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Client engagement records are maintained securely for the duration required by our professional obligations and legal requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Cookies
Our website uses essential cookies necessary for its operation. We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or profiling purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
12. 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. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us at:
SinoShield Ltd.
Email: contact@sinoshield.org
Phone: +86 21 0000 0000