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Policies

Last updated: September 22, 2025

Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard personal data when you visit xuandebell.com and interact with our content, including the gallery and contact options. The website is primarily targeted at audiences outside the EU.

1. Data we collect

  • Contact data you provide (e.g., email address) when you email us at info@xuandebell.com.
  • Technical data such as IP address, device, browser type, and pages viewed (via analytics if enabled).
  • Usage data like interactions with the gallery or embedded media (e.g., YouTube), which may involve third-party cookies.

2. How we use data

  • To operate and improve the site (performance, debugging, analytics).
  • To respond to your inquiries and provide support.
  • To display embedded media (e.g., video content) and measure engagement.

Depending on your location, we may rely on consent (for non-essential cookies/analytics) and/or legitimate interests (site operation, security, performance monitoring). Where consent is required, you can adjust it via Cookie settings.

4. Sharing

  • Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, security) under contractual safeguards.
  • Embedded media providers (e.g., YouTube/Google) when you view such content.
  • Disclosures required by law or to protect our rights and users.

5. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above or as required by applicable law. Analytics data is typically kept up to 13 months; preference cookies up to 12 months.

7. Your rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, and to withdraw consent where applicable. To exercise rights, contact us at info@xuandebell.com.

8. Contact

For privacy questions, email info@xuandebell.com.


Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on xuandebell.com, and how you can control them. The website is primarily targeted at audiences outside the EU.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be retrieved by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie. We also use similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels).

2. How we use cookies

  • Strictly necessary – site basics and security.
  • Analytics – to improve content and performance (optional).
  • Embedded media – to enable external content like YouTube (optional).
  • Preferences – to remember your cookie choices.

Non-essential cookies may be enabled by default for non-EU audiences. You can update your choices anytime via Cookie settings.

3. Types of cookies

Strictly necessary

Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
consent-v1 xuandebell.com Stores your cookie preferences. 12 months First-party

Analytics (optional)

Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users for analytics reports. 13 months Third-party
_ga_* Google Analytics Persists session state for analytics. 13 months Third-party

Marketing / Embedded media (optional)

Name Provider Purpose Duration Type
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF YouTube (Google) Supports video playback and may be used for service improvements and personalization. Session to 6 months Third-party

Exact cookies may change over time as providers update their services.

4. Third-party cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties that provide services on our website (analytics, video hosting). See their policies for details:

5. Manage preferences

Use our on-site controls: click Cookie settings in the site footer. Then choose Accept, Reject, or Save choices. Your selection is saved in the necessary cookie above.

6. Your choices & browser controls

You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). Blocking third-party cookies may affect embedded media.

7. Retention & updates

Analytics cookies are typically retained up to 13 months; preference cookies up to 12 months. We may update this notice from time to time.

8. Contact

Questions about this Cookie Policy? Email info@xuandebell.com. For personal data matters, see the Privacy Policy above.

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