Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Birdstesting.com

Last updated: 2025.11.21

Birdstesting.com is operated by Zhangjiakou Dingwei Biotechnology (“we”, “our”, “us”). We provide bird DNA testing services to global customers. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our website or submit samples for testing.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

Website: https://birdstesting.com
Company: Zhangjiakou Dingwei Biotechnology Co.,Ltd.
Email: martin@dinweys.com
Purpose of site: Bird DNA sexing and genetic testing services

If you have any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact us using the email above.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We collect information to provide testing services, improve website performance, and maintain security. The types of data we collect include:

2.1 Information you provide directly

(1) DNA Testing Orders / Sample Submission

When you submit a sample (feather, eggshell, or other biological material), you may provide:

  • Owner name

  • Bird species

  • Ring number / identification

  • Sample ID

  • Contact email or phone number

  • Shipping address (if required for reports or physical returns)

Note: We do not extract or analyze human genetic information.

(2) Contact forms / Email

If you contact us, we may process:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content

  • Attached documents (if any)

(3) Account Registration (if applicable)

  • Username

  • Email

  • Password (stored encrypted)

2.2 Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type & version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referring website

  • General location (city-level, non-precise)

These are used for analytics and security monitoring.

2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies to:

  • Maintain login sessions

  • Save user preferences

  • Improve user experience

  • Analyze website performance

You may disable cookies in your browser at any time.

2.4 Analytics & Tracking Tools

We use third-party analytics tools to understand user behavior and improve service quality:

Microsoft Clarity

Records anonymized:

  • Clicks, scrolls, and page interactions

  • Mouse movement heatmaps

  • Session replays (no sensitive fields recorded)

Google Analytics (GA4)

Collects:

  • Visitor demographics (anonymized)

  • Page performance

  • Traffic sources

  • Browser & device data

These tools may set their own cookies.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process bird DNA testing requests

  • To send your test reports

  • To contact you regarding your order or inquiries

  • To improve our website and user experience

  • To maintain website security and prevent spam

  • To meet legal or regulatory requirements

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

4. How Long We Keep Your Data

  • Comments: retained indefinitely

  • Account information: kept while your account is active

  • DNA test data (owner name, species, ring number):

    • Stored for up to 3 years for quality control and future verification

  • Email inquiries: stored for up to 2 years

  • Analytics data: varies by provider (Google/Clarity typically 12–26 months)

You may request deletion at any time.

5. Who We Share Your Data With

We may share limited data only with service providers necessary to operate the website:

  • Hosting provider

  • Email service providers

  • Analytics services (Google, Microsoft Clarity)

  • Payment gateways (if applicable)

We do not share, rent, or sell personal or genetic data.

We do not share biological samples with third parties except when required by law.

6. Where Your Data Is Stored

Depending on our hosting and tools, your data may be stored in:

  • United States (Google Analytics, Microsoft Clarity)

  • Europe or Singapore (server hosting, depending on provider)

All data transfers comply with GDPR-approved safeguards.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)

You have the right to:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold

  • Request corrections

  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Withdraw consent

  • Restrict or object to processing

  • Request data portability

For users in California, you may also:

  • Request disclosure of data collected in the past 12 months

  • Opt out of data selling (we do not sell data)

To make a request, email us at [email protected].

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.

9. Embedded Content from Third-Party Sites

Articles may contain embedded videos, images, or external content.
These third-party sites may collect data according to their own privacy policies.

10. Data Security

We implement:

  • Encrypted SSL transmission

  • Secure data storage

  • Access control

  • Regular software updates

  • Malware and spam protection

No system is 100% secure, but we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any privacy-related questions, please contact us:

📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://birdstesting.com