Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 September 2026
Who We Are
MiDeer Observer (accessible at /) is a China-focused business publication operated by MiDeer Limited, a New Zealand-based company. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
MiDeer Observer is a publication website and does not require user registration. We do not collect personal information directly through our site. The only data we may collect is limited to:
- Server logs: Standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used for site administration and security monitoring.
- Contact form submissions: If you email us directly (at [email protected]), we will retain the information you provide solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry.
- Analytics data: If we use third-party analytics services, they may collect anonymised browsing data as described in our Cookie Policy.
Comments
Comments are disabled on MiDeer Observer. We do not collect comment data, IP addresses, or browser user agent strings for comment purposes.
Media
If you upload images to the website (for authorised contributors only), you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
We use minimal cookies for basic site functionality. For detailed information about the cookies we use and your choices, please see our Cookie Policy.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who We Share Data With
We do not sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties. Data may be processed by our cloud hosting provider and, if applicable, analytics service providers, solely for the purpose of operating and improving the website.
How Long We Retain Data
Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and administrative purposes. Email correspondence is retained as necessary to address your inquiry. No user account data is stored on this site.
Your Rights
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to access and request correction of any personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Editor in Chief: Julian ZHU on LinkedIn