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Privacy & Data Protection

Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 2026 • Applies to ChinaStay.org & China Layover Pass Extension

1. China Layover Pass Chrome Extension (Zero Data Collection)

The China Layover Pass browser extension (developed and maintained by ChinaStay) operates under a strict zero data collection guarantee:

  • No Personal Data Collected: We do not collect, transmit, store, or sell your passport country, flight itineraries, browsing history, or search queries.
  • 100% Local Processing: All transit visa eligibility checks (240h TWOV, 30-day direct exemptions, and app compatibility status checks) are executed exclusively within your browser's local memory.
  • Zero Invasive Permissions: The extension requests zero host permissions, tab permissions, or network interception rights.
  • No Telemetry or Remote Code: No analytics trackers, remote scripts, or behavioral beacons are included in the extension package.

2. ChinaStay.org Website Information

When browsing chinastay.org, you can read all travel guides, city handbooks, and interactive tools without registering an account.

  • Voluntary Inquiries & Newsletter: If you explicitly submit a bespoke route inquiry form or subscribe to our travel briefing newsletter, we collect only the email address and itinerary preferences you actively enter so our advisory team can respond.
  • Technical Edge Security: Our static pages are served via Cloudflare. Standard transient edge security logs (such as aggregated request counts and anonymized country traffic metrics) are handled by Cloudflare solely to prevent DDoS attacks and abuse.
  • No Data Selling: We never sell, rent, or trade user contact details or trip plans with third-party data brokers.

3. Third-Party Links

Our guides occasionally link to official government portals (such as the National Immigration Administration) or recommended travel utilities. Once you leave chinastay.org, those external websites govern your data according to their respective privacy policies.

4. Contact & Data Deletion Requests

If you wish to request removal of any inquiry email you previously sent us, or have questions regarding Chrome Web Store compliance and privacy standards, please contact our editorial and engineering team at hello@chinastay.org or visit our About page.