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Ling Ling
Ling Ling

Privacy Policy

·731 words·4 mins

Last Updated: October 10, 2026

1. Introduction
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This website is operated by Ling Ling, Tai (hereinafter referred to as “I” or “the Site Owner”). I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how your data is handled. This policy outlines the types of information collected, how it is used, and your rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Data Controller
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For the purposes of the GDPR, the Data Controller is:

3. Information We Collect
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This website is a static academic portfolio. It does not actively collect personal data such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily contact me.

3.1. Server Logs (Automated)
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When you visit this site, my web hosting provider (GitHub Pages) automatically records standard server log data. This includes:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Time and date of the visit
  • Referrer URL

Purpose: These logs are used solely for security monitoring and preventing abuse. They are not linked to your personal identity and are typically anonymized or deleted after a short period.

3.2. Embedded Content (YouTube & Canva)
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This website contains embedded content from third-party services. When you view a page with embedded content, these services may collect data about you:

  • YouTube (Google): Videos are embedded using YouTube’s standard player. When you load a page with a YouTube video, a connection is established to Google’s servers in the US. Google may receive your IP address and browser information. If you are logged into your Google account while viewing the video, Google may associate your browsing activity with your account.

    • Privacy Impact: Google may use this data for analytics and advertising purposes.
    • Control: You can prevent this by logging out of your Google account before visiting this site or using browser extensions that block trackers. Refer to YouTube’s Privacy Policy for more details.

  • Canva: Design elements and presentations are embedded via Canva. Loading these elements establishes a connection to Canva’s servers. Canva may receive your IP address and information about your interaction with the embedded content.

    • Privacy Impact: Canva may use this data to improve its services and for analytics.
    • Control: Refer to Canva’s Privacy Policy for more details.

Note on Cookies: While this site itself does not set cookies, these third-party embeds may set their own cookies or use local storage depending on your browser settings and account status with those services.

4. Third-Party Services & Data Transfers
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In addition to the hosting provider (GitHub Pages), this site utilizes the following third-party services:

  • YouTube (Google LLC): Based in the USA. Data transfer relies on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
  • Canva Pty Ltd: Based in Australia (with global infrastructure). Data transfer relies on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Canva’s commitment to GDPR compliance.

By using this site and viewing embedded content, you acknowledge that your data may be processed by these third parties in accordance with their respective privacy policies.

5. Your Rights (GDPR)
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Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  1. Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether I am processing your personal data and request a copy.
  2. Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate data.
  3. Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You may request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations (e.g., server logs required for security).
  4. Right to Restriction: You may request restriction of processing under certain conditions.
  5. Right to Object: You may object to the processing of your data for legitimate interests.

To exercise these rights, please contact me at linglingtai@pm.me. I will respond to your request within 30 days.

6. Outbound Links#

This website contains links to external third-party websites. When you click on these links, you will leave this website. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Please review the privacy policies of those third-party sites to understand how they handle your data.

7. Changes to This Policy
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I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in my practices or legal requirements. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will indicate any revisions.

8. Contact
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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact me at: