Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 30, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Beijing Zugou Interesting Technology Co., Ltd. ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your information when you use our Winterview website and services (collectively, the "Service"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

When you interact with our Service, we may collect the following information:

  • Email address: When you join our waitlist, subscribe to updates, or contact us.
  • Account information: When you create an account, including your name and email address.
  • Practice content: When you use our interview preparation features, including job descriptions, resumes, and responses you provide during practice sessions.
  • Communication data: When you contact our support team or respond to our communications.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

We and our third-party partners automatically collect certain information when you visit our Service:

  • Device and browser information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
  • Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website, and actions taken on our Service.
  • Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information about your preferences and activity. See Section 5 for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To provide, operate, and maintain the Service;
  • To register your account and manage your subscription;
  • To notify you about changes to the Service, product updates, and promotional materials (only if you have opted in);
  • To respond to your inquiries, comments, and support requests;
  • To generate personalized interview questions and feedback based on the job descriptions and resumes you provide;
  • To analyze and improve the Service, including understanding how users interact with our features;
  • To monitor and prevent fraud, abuse, and other harmful activities;
  • To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you provide your email address to join the waitlist or subscribe to communications.
  • Contract: When you register an account or subscribe to our Service.
  • Legitimate interests: For analyzing and improving the Service, ensuring security, and preventing fraud.
  • Legal obligation: When we are required to process data to comply with applicable laws.

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

4.1 Service Providers

We engage third-party service providers to perform services on our behalf, including:

  • Payment processing: To process subscription payments securely.
  • Cloud hosting: To host our Service and store data.
  • Email delivery: To send transactional and marketing emails.
  • Customer support: To manage and respond to support requests.

These providers have access to your information only to perform these services and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

4.2 Analytics and Advertising Partners

We use third-party analytics and advertising tools to understand Service usage and deliver relevant advertisements:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze usage data. Google Analytics collects information such as your IP address, browser type, and pages visited. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
  • Google Ads: We use Google Ads to display our advertisements on Google and third-party websites. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred. We will notify you before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and store certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that may include an anonymous unique identifier.

5.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Service.
  • Advertising cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
  • Preference cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.

5.2 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your settings to decline cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Service.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

  • Waitlist email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
  • Account data is retained for the duration of your subscription and a reasonable period thereafter.
  • Practice session data is retained for the duration of your subscription.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Privacy Rights

8.1 GDPR Rights (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, you have the following rights:

  • Right of access: Request a copy of your personal data.
  • Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
  • Right to restrict processing: Request that we restrict the processing of your data.
  • Right to data portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object: Object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
  • Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@winterview.app.

8.2 CCPA Rights (California)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect.
  • Right to delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
  • Right to opt out: Opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
  • Right to non-discrimination: Receive equal service and pricing even if you exercise your privacy rights.

8.3 Other US State Rights

Residents of certain U.S. states may have additional privacy rights. To learn more about your rights, please consult your state's applicable data protection laws or contact us at support@winterview.app.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States and China. We take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law, including through the use of standard contractual clauses or other transfer mechanisms where required.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us at support@winterview.app, and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

  • Email: support@winterview.app
  • Company: Beijing Zugou Interesting Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Address: Room 1119-92, 11th Floor, No. 18 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing, China