Privacy Policy

Updated: March 21, 2026  ·  Effective: March 21, 2026

Introduction

InkPond is a product provided by the InkPond team (hereinafter referred to as "we" or "us"). When you use our services, we may collect and use information related to you. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share such information, as well as the ways we provide for you to access, update, control, and protect this information.

By using or continuing to use our services, you agree to the collection, use, storage, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the contact information provided within the App.

1. Information We Collect

When we or our third-party partners provide services, we may collect, store, and use information related to you. If you do not provide certain information, you may be unable to register as a user, enjoy certain services, or achieve the intended effects of those services.

2. Information Storage

2.1 Methods and Duration

• We store your information through secure means, including local storage (e.g., app data caching), databases, and server logs.
• Generally, we only store your personal information for the duration necessary to fulfill service purposes or as required by applicable laws and regulations.

2.2 Storage Location

• We store personal information collected within the People's Republic of China in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Currently, we do not transfer or store your personal information across borders. Should cross-border transfer become necessary in the future, we will inform you of the purpose, recipients, security measures, and risks, and obtain your consent.

2.3 Service Discontinuation

• If our product or service ceases operation, we will notify you via push notifications or announcements, and delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable period, except as otherwise required by law.

3. Information Security

We employ various security technologies and procedures to prevent loss, misuse, unauthorized access, or disclosure of information. For example, in certain services, we use encryption (such as SSL) to protect the personal information you provide. However, please understand that due to technical limitations and potential malicious means, no security measures can guarantee 100% information security in the internet industry.

4. How We Use Information

We may use the information collected during the provision of services for the following purposes:

• Providing services to you;
• Identity verification, customer service, security, fraud detection, archiving, and backup to ensure the safety of our products and services;
• Helping us design new services and improve existing ones;
• Better understanding how you access and use our services to respond to your personalized needs, such as language settings, location settings, and personalized help;
• Providing more relevant advertisements;
• Evaluating and improving the effectiveness of advertising and promotional activities;
• Software certification or managing software upgrades;
• Inviting you to participate in surveys about our products and services.

5. Information Sharing

We do not proactively share or transfer your personal information to third parties. If sharing or transfer becomes necessary, we will obtain your explicit consent directly or through confirmed third parties.

For advertising purposes, we may share certain data with advertisers and their agents, requiring them to strictly comply with our data privacy protection measures, including processing data in accordance with data protection agreements to avoid identifying individuals.

We will not share personally identifiable information (such as your name or email address) with partners unless you explicitly authorize it.

We will not publicly disclose collected personal information unless necessary, in which case we will inform you of the purpose and types of information involved and obtain your explicit consent.

In the event of mergers, acquisitions, or asset transfers, we will inform you accordingly and continue to protect your personal information in accordance with standards no lower than those required by this Privacy Policy.

Under the following circumstances, we may share, transfer, or publicly disclose personal information without your prior consent, as permitted by applicable laws:

• Directly related to national or defense security;
• Directly related to public safety, public health, or major public interests;
• Directly related to criminal investigation, prosecution, trial, or enforcement;
• To protect the vital legitimate rights of you or other individuals where consent is difficult to obtain;
• Information you have voluntarily made public;
• Information collected from legally disclosed sources such as legitimate news reports or government disclosures.

6. Your Rights

During your use of our services, we may provide operation settings for you to query, delete, correct, or withdraw your personal information. If you are unable to exercise your rights through these means, you may contact us through the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy, and we will respond in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Changes

We may revise the terms of this Privacy Policy from time to time. When changes occur, we will notify you of the new Privacy Policy upon version updates and explain the effective date. If you continue to use our services, you agree to the processing of your personal information in accordance with the updated Privacy Policy.

8. Protection of Minors

We encourage parents or guardians to guide minors under the age of eighteen in using our services. We recommend that minors seek the consent and guidance of their parents or guardians before submitting personal information.