Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026 · Effective immediately upon publication
Cloudasia is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have over your information when you use our website, mobile apps, and associated services.
1. Who we are
Cloudasia is an independent digital news platform covering Asia Pacific and world affairs. Our website is operated and maintained by the Cloudasia editorial team. References to “we”, “us”, or “Cloudasia” throughout this policy refer to the platform and its operators.
Our website and services are not intended for use by minors under the age of 13 without the consent of a parent or legal guardian.
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. We recommend checking this page regularly. Continued use of our services following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
2. What data we collect and how
Data you provide to us directly
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or message content, when you:
- Fill out the contact form on our website
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email alerts
- Submit a news tip, correction, or feedback
- Create a user account (if applicable)
- Write or submit a comment on our content
Data collected automatically
When you browse our website, certain data may be collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies, subject to your prior consent. This may include:
- Your IP address and approximate geographic location
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, and navigation paths
- Referring URLs and search terms
- Device identifiers for mobile users
For full details on how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
3. How we use your data
Cloudasia uses collected data to:
- Deliver and improve our news content and services
- Respond to your enquiries, tips, or form submissions
- Send newsletters, news alerts, and updates you have subscribed to
- Personalise content based on your general location or reading preferences
- Carry out analytics and statistical research to understand and improve our audience experience
- Ensure the security and integrity of our platforms
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling in ways that produce legal or significant effects on you.
4. Legal basis for processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing your personal data, we rely on one or more of the following:
- Your consent — for newsletters, cookies, and optional data collection
- Legitimate interests — for analytics, security, and improving our content
- Contractual necessity — to fulfil a service you have requested
- Legal obligation — where we are required to process data by applicable law
5. Who receives your data
Your data is intended for use by Cloudasia. However, in order to operate our services, we may share your data with trusted third-party service providers, including:
- Hosting and cloud infrastructure providers
- Email delivery and newsletter platforms
- Website analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Content delivery networks (CDNs)
- Security and anti-spam services
We require all service providers to process your data only for the purposes we specify, and to maintain appropriate confidentiality and security standards. We do not share your personal data with advertising partners without your explicit consent.
6. Where your data is stored
Your personal data is stored on servers that may be located in India or in other countries where our service providers operate. When data is transferred internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure it is protected in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including through the use of standard contractual clauses or equivalent safeguards.
7. How long we retain your data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. The following table gives examples of our typical retention periods:
| Purpose | Data collected | Retention period |
|---|---|---|
| Contact form submission | Name, email address, message content | 12 months from last exchange |
| Newsletter subscription | Email address, subscription preferences | Until unsubscription or withdrawal of consent |
| News tip or correction | Name, email address, message | 12 months from receipt |
| Website analytics | Anonymised browsing data, IP address | Up to 26 months (anonymised) |
| User account (if applicable) | Name, email, account activity | Duration of account + 12 months after deletion |
8. Your rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of access — to request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Right of rectification — to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Right to erasure — to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing — to request that we limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Right to object — to object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Right to withdraw consent — where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us using the details in Section 10 below. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
9. Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or wish to report a concern about how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Cloudasia — Privacy enquiries
We aim to respond to all privacy-related enquiries within 30 days of receipt.