Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy, Terms of Use, and Cookies Policy

Privacy Policy

The Syrian-Chinese Business Council is committed to respecting the privacy of its website users and protecting data and information collected or processed through the website, in accordance with the Council's institutional purpose and the applicable laws and regulations in the Syrian Arab Republic and the People's Republic of China.

1. Scope of Policy

This policy applies to all users of the Syrian-Chinese Business Council website, including any information collected or provided when browsing the website, using contact or registration forms, or participating in activities announced by the Council.

2. Types of Data Collected

The website may collect limited data, including but not limited to: name and professional capacity, workplace or company, contact information (email, phone number), general information related to the nature of interest or economic activity. This data is collected only when voluntarily provided by the user through the website.

3. Purposes of Data Collection

Collected data is used for: institutional communication with users, organizing activities, events, and meetings, developing website content and improving user experience, supporting the Council's objectives of connecting public and private sectors in Syria and China. Data is not used for any commercial, advertising, or marketing purposes outside the Council's scope of work.

4. Data Sharing

The Council does not sell, rent, or trade personal data to any third party. When necessary, the Council may share some data with official competent authorities or entities cooperating with the Council within its institutional activities, only to the extent necessary and in compliance with applicable laws.

5. Data Protection

The Council takes reasonable organizational and administrative measures to protect data from unauthorized access or unlawful use. However, the user acknowledges that using the internet involves technical risks that cannot be completely prevented.

6. User Rights

The user has the right to request correction or update of data provided through the website, or request to stop institutional communication, through the Council's approved contact methods.

7. Amendments

The Council reserves the right to amend this policy at any time, and amendments become effective upon publication on the website.

Terms of Use

Use of this website is subject to the terms and conditions below, and the user's access to, browsing, or use of the website constitutes explicit consent to these terms.

1. Nature of the Website

The Syrian-Chinese Business Council website is an informational and institutional platform aimed at presenting the Council's activities, roles, and sectors, and facilitating institutional communication. It is not a commercial, investment, or contractual platform.

2. Limitation of Liability

All information published on the website is for general and informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment, undertaking, or guarantee of any economic, commercial, or investment results. The Council bears no responsibility for decisions or actions taken by the user based on website content.

3. No Contractual Relationship

Use of the website does not create any contractual or legal relationship between the user and the Council, and does not result in any financial or legal rights or obligations.

4. Intellectual Property

All texts, content, logos, and materials published on the website are owned by the Council or used with permission, and may not be reused or published without prior written consent.

5. Lawful Use

The user commits to using the website lawfully and not engaging in any action that may harm the website, the Council, its reputation, or its users.

6. Amendments and Termination

The Council reserves the right to modify website content, temporarily or permanently suspend the website, or modify terms of use without prior notice.

7. Applicable Law

Use of the website and interpretation of these terms are subject to the laws and regulations in force in the Syrian Arab Republic and the People's Republic of China.

Cookies Policy

The Syrian-Chinese Business Council website uses cookies as a technical means to improve website performance and user experience.

1. What are Cookies

Cookies are small files stored on the user's device when visiting the website, helping to remember certain settings and analyze general website usage.

2. Purposes of Cookie Use

Cookies are used for: improving website functions, analyzing visits and usage patterns, supporting website technical performance. They are not used to collect sensitive personal data or for commercial or advertising purposes.

3. Controlling Cookies

The user can modify browser settings to reject or delete cookies at any time, noting that this may affect some website features.

4. Amendments

The Council may update this policy when needed, and amendments become effective upon publication on the website.