Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 11, 2026
1. Who We Are
Asiabits Co., Limited ("Asiabits", "we", "us") is a media company incorporated in Hong Kong that provides editorial content about technology, innovation, and business in Asia.
Data Controller:
Asiabits Co., Limited
Room 413, 4/F, Lucky Centre
165-171 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Email: t.derksen@asiabits.com
2. What Data We Collect
| Data Type | When Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Email address | Newsletter sign-up | Delivering our newsletter |
| Name (if provided) | Newsletter sign-up, contact forms | Personalizing communication |
| IP address | Website visits | Security, analytics |
| Browser and device info | Website visits | Optimizing the website experience |
| Email open and click data | Newsletter delivery | Improving content quality |
| Website usage data | Website visits (via cookies) | Understanding how visitors use our site |
3. How We Use Your Data
- Newsletter delivery: Sending you our weekly newsletter and occasional updates you have opted into
- Content improvement: Understanding which content resonates with our audience through aggregated analytics
- Website operation: Ensuring our website functions properly and is secure
- Communication: Responding to inquiries you send us
- Advertising: Measuring advertising performance through Meta when you accept advertising cookies.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors and subscribers in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:
- Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
- Legitimate interest: For website analytics, security, and improving our services
- Contract performance: Delivering the newsletter service you signed up for
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Data Processed |
|---|---|---|
| Plausible | Website traffic measurement | Page views, referral sources and general device and location information. No analytics cookies or stored raw IP addresses. |
| Formspree | Contact and tour enquiries | Submitted contact details, company information and messages, including processing in the United States. |
| Cloudflare / Turnstile | Hosting, security and bot protection | Request, browser and device information used to operate and protect the website and forms. |
| Meta Pixel | Advertising measurement with your consent | Page-view and technical browser information sent to Meta. |
| Beehiiv | Newsletter platform | Email, name, open/click data |
| YouTube (Google) | Podcast hosting | Viewing data (per YouTube's privacy policy) |
| Buzzsprout | Podcast distribution | Listener analytics |
| Social media | Per LinkedIn's privacy policy |
Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review them. We do not sell your personal data to any third party.
6. Cookies
6.1 What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work more efficiently and give operators information about how the site is used.
6.2 Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent, cookie_consent_version | Store your advertising cookie choice and the version of the notice | 1 year |
Website analytics: Plausible measures website traffic without analytics cookies.
Advertising cookies: With your cookie consent, the Meta Pixel sends page-view and technical browser information to Meta for advertising measurement. Meta may set cookies such as _fbp and _fbc. See Meta's cookie policy for details.
Third-Party Cookies: Some embedded services (YouTube, Beehiiv sign-up forms, LinkedIn) may set their own cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.
6.3 Embedded Videos
YouTube videos load when you select "Load video". Loading a video shares technical and viewing data with YouTube. This choice is separate from advertising consent and applies to that video on the current page. You can unload videos through "Cookie settings" or leave the page.
6.4 Managing Cookies
Select "Cookie settings" to change your advertising cookie choice. Rejecting stops the Meta Pixel and removes its cookies from this website. Accepting or rejecting advertising cookies does not load embedded videos.
Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can block third-party cookies, delete cookies, or set your browser to notify you when cookies are sent. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
7. Data Retention
Retention depends on the purpose of the data and any legal obligations that apply.
- Newsletter subscribers: Unsubscribing stops newsletter delivery. It does not automatically delete your subscriber record. You can request deletion using the contact details below.
- Contact inquiries: Retention depends on resolving your inquiry, any resulting business relationship, and applicable legal or accounting requirements.
- Website analytics: Plausible provides aggregated statistics without advertising cookies or individual visitor profiles.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Request we limit processing of your data
- Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interest
- Withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time (for newsletter: use the unsubscribe link)
To exercise any of these rights, email us at t.derksen@asiabits.com. We will respond within 30 days.
EU/EEA residents have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if they believe our processing violates the GDPR.
9. Business Transfers
If Asiabits Co., Limited is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, financing, reorganization, or bankruptcy, your personal data may be transferred or disclosed as part of that transaction. In such an event, we will take reasonable steps to ensure the acquiring entity honors the commitments made in this Privacy Policy. We will notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website of any change in ownership or use of your personal data, as well as any choices you may have regarding your data.
By subscribing to our newsletter or using our Services, you acknowledge and agree that your data may be transferred to a successor entity in connection with such a transaction.
10. International Data Transfers
Asiabits is based in Hong Kong with operations in Shanghai, China. Your data may be transferred to and processed in Hong Kong, China, or other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
11. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.
12. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify newsletter subscribers of material changes via email and update the "Last updated" date on this page.
14. Contact
Asiabits Co., Limited
Email: t.derksen@asiabits.com
Room 413, 4/F, Lucky Centre
165-171 Wan Chai Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong