I. Definition of Personal Information

• Basic identity information: such as mobile phone number, identity document number, unified social credit code (for institutional Users), username, avatar, profile;
• Taoist-related preference information: such as Taoist culture research direction, interest tags (e.g., Taoist classics, cultural rituals, health preservation), content browsing and collection records related to Taoist culture;
• Social interaction information: such as private message records, comment and like data, community participation traces, friend relationship information;
• Device and usage information: such as device model, operating system version, IP address, login time, usage duration, service interaction logs.

II. Collection and Use of Personal Information

(1) Collection of Personal Information

1. Information collected during registration and account creation
   • To complete real-name authentication as required by laws and regulations, individual Users need to provide mobile phone number (for verification code login) and may need to submit identity document information when necessary; institutional Users need to provide unified social credit code and other relevant organizational information.
   • When setting up an account, you may actively fill in username, avatar, profile, Taoist-related interests and research directions, which will help you better participate in Taoist culture exchange and social interaction on the Platform.
2. Information collected during service use
   • Social interaction information: When you conduct activities such as sending private messages, commenting, liking, sharing, joining communities or creating topics, the Platform will record relevant interaction content and traces (e.g., private message records, comment time, community participation status) to ensure the normal operation of social services.
   • Content browsing and preference information: The Platform will collect your browsing records of Taoist culture content (e.g., articles, videos, research materials), collection and attention behavior to provide personalized content recommendation and optimize service experience.
   • Device and usage log information: When you access and use the Platform, the system will automatically collect device-related information (device model, operating system, IP address) and usage logs (login time, browsing duration, functional module access records) to ensure service stability, troubleshoot technical issues and improve service security.
3. Information collected with your explicit consent
   • When you use specific services (such as participating in offline Taoist culture exchange activities, applying for paid cultural courses), you may need to provide additional information (such as name, contact address, payment information) as required by the service. The Platform will only collect such information with your explicit consent and use it for the stated service purpose.

(2) Purpose of Using Personal Information

1. To provide and maintain basic services: Verify your identity, ensure account security, operate and maintain the Platform's functions (such as social interaction, content release, community management) to ensure the normal provision of Taoist culture exchange services.
2. To optimize and personalize services: Analyze your preferences for Taoist culture, recommend relevant content, topics and communities that may interest you, and improve the relevance and effectiveness of cultural exchange.
3. To ensure service security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activities, account theft, illegal use and other risks, protect your and other Users' legitimate rights and interests, and maintain the order of the Platform.
4. To comply with legal obligations: Respond to the requirements of regulatory authorities, comply with legal procedures, and protect public interests.
5. To provide other services with your explicit consent: Such as notifying you of Taoist culture activities, course updates, etc., which can be unsubscribed by you through the Platform's settings.

III. Storage of Personal Information

1. Storage location: Your personal information will be stored in the territory of the People's Republic of China in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. Unless otherwise permitted by laws and regulations, the Platform will not transfer your personal information overseas. If overseas transfer is required, the Platform will take appropriate security measures (such as signing data transfer agreements with overseas recipients) and go through relevant procedures in accordance with the law.
2. Storage period: The Platform will store your personal information for the shortest time necessary to achieve the service purposes. After the storage period expires (e.g., after you cancel your account, or when the service purpose is achieved and no further retention is required), the Platform will delete or anonymize your personal information in a timely manner, unless otherwise required by laws and regulations to retain it.
3. Storage security: The Platform adopts technical and management security measures that meet industry standards, including but not limited to data encryption, access control, security audit, and regular security risk assessments, to prevent your personal information from being leaked, tampered with, lost or illegally accessed.

IV. Sharing, Transfer and Disclosure of Personal Information

(1) Sharing

1. With your explicit consent or authorization: For example, sharing relevant information with third-party partners when you participate in joint activities organized by the Platform and third parties.
2. In accordance with legal provisions or mandatory requirements of regulatory authorities: For example, providing information to relevant authorities in response to judicial inquiries, court orders or other legal procedures.
3. Sharing with third-party service providers who assist in providing services: Such as cloud storage service providers, payment service providers, technical support providers. The Platform will sign strict confidentiality agreements and data processing agreements with these third parties, requiring them to process personal information only in accordance with the Platform's instructions and this Policy, and to take corresponding security protection measures.
4. To protect the legitimate rights and interests of the Platform, Users or the public: For example, when it is necessary to share information to prevent illegal acts, protect personal safety or property safety, or respond to public health emergencies.

(2) Transfer

1. With your explicit consent;
2. In the case of merger, acquisition, reorganization, asset transfer or bankruptcy liquidation of the Platform's operating entity, the personal information may be transferred to the successor entity, and the Platform will notify you of the transfer and ensure that the successor entity complies with this Policy to protect your personal information.

(3) Disclosure

1. With your explicit consent;
2. In accordance with legal provisions or the requirements of regulatory authorities, and the disclosure is made in accordance with the prescribed procedures.

(4) Exceptions not belonging to sharing, transfer or disclosure

V. Your Rights in Relation to Personal Information

1. Right to query and access: You have the right to query and access your personal information stored on the Platform, including basic account information, preference settings, social interaction records, etc. You can view and manage such information through the "Personal Center" or relevant functional modules of the Platform.
2. Right to correction: If you find that your personal information is inaccurate or incomplete, you have the right to request the Platform to correct or supplement it. You can submit a correction application through the contact channels specified in this Policy or the functional settings of the Platform.
3. Right to deletion: You have the right to request the Platform to delete your personal information in the following circumstances:
   • The Platform collects or uses personal information beyond the scope of the stated purpose;
   • The Platform processes personal information in violation of legal provisions or agreements;
   • You withdraw your consent and there is no other legal basis for the Platform to continue processing;
   • You cancel your account;
   • Other circumstances where deletion is required by law.
4. Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent to the Platform's collection and use of your personal information at any time (except for consent that cannot be withdrawn due to legal provisions or necessary service provision). Withdrawal of consent will not affect the validity of personal information processing conducted before the withdrawal.
5. Right to cancel account: You can apply to cancel your Platform account through the specified procedures. After the account is canceled, the Platform will stop providing services to you and delete or anonymize your personal information in accordance with the provisions of this Policy and relevant laws, unless otherwise required by laws and regulations to retain it.
6. Right to complain and report: If you believe that the Platform's processing of your personal information violates relevant laws, regulations or this Policy, you can complain and report through the contact channels specified in this Policy. The Platform will review and respond to you within a reasonable time limit.

VI. Protection of Minors' Personal Information

VII. Updates and Notifications of This Policy

1. The Platform may update this Policy in accordance with changes in laws and regulations, policy adjustments or changes in service functions. The updated Policy will be released through the Platform's homepage announcement, pop-up prompt or other reasonable methods.
2. After the updated Policy is released, if you continue to use the Platform's services, you shall be deemed to have agreed to the updated Policy; if you do not agree to the updated Policy, you shall immediately stop using the Platform's services.
3. The Platform will not reduce your rights under this Policy without your explicit consent.

VIII. Contact Information

• E-mail: daozhe@huazu.email
• Platform operation entity: [Daozhe]

IX. Other Provisions

1. This Policy is an important part of the Daozhe Network User Terms of Service. If there is any inconsistency between this Policy and the User Terms of Service, this Policy shall prevail; matters not covered by this Policy shall be governed by the User Terms of Service and relevant laws and regulations.
2. This Policy shall take effect from [December 30, 2025].