Last updated: 23 September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used and protected when you visit X. Kong’s Business Lens at xkong.tech (the “Website”).
1. Who I Am
This Website is operated by Xiangzhi Kong, also known as X. Kong.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact me at xk@xkong.io.
2. Information I Collect
Information You Provide
If you contact me by email, I may receive information such as your name, email address and any other information you choose to include in your message.
If you subscribe using the embedded Substack form, your email address and any other information collected through the form are submitted directly to Substack and processed in accordance with Substack’s privacy policy.
The Website does not currently provide user accounts, an on-site contact form or public comments.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically. This may include:
- your IP address;
- browser and device type;
- referring website;
- pages visited;
- date and time of access; and
- information collected through cookies and similar technologies.
This information is generally used to operate, secure and understand the use of the Website.
3. Cookies and Analytics
The Website currently uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website. Google Analytics may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, device type and time spent on the Website.
Google processes this information in accordance with its own privacy policies.
The embedded Substack subscription form may also collect technical information or use cookies and similar technologies when it is displayed or used. Information submitted through the form is processed by Substack under its own privacy policy.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the Website function.
4. How I Use Information
Information may be used to:
- respond to enquiries;
- operate and maintain the Website;
- understand how visitors use the Website;
- improve the Website’s content and user experience;
- detect or prevent technical problems, misuse or security threats; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
Newsletter subscriptions submitted through the embedded form are managed by Substack.
5. Sharing of Information
I do not sell or rent your personal information.
Information may be processed by service providers that help operate the Website, such as website hosting, security, analytics and newsletter providers. These providers may process information only as necessary to provide their services.
Information may also be disclosed when required by law or when reasonably necessary to protect the Website, its operator or others.
6. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website contains links to third-party websites and services, including Medium, Substack and social media platforms. It also includes an embedded subscription form provided by Substack.
If you follow these links or use an embedded subscription form, the relevant third-party platform will process your information under its own privacy policy. I am not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites and services.
7. Data Retention
Information received through email correspondence may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to the enquiry, maintain appropriate records or comply with legal obligations.
Analytics, subscription and technical information may be retained according to the settings and policies of the relevant service providers.
8. Data Security
I take reasonable measures to protect information connected with the Website. However, no method of transmission or storage over the Internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and I do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
10. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights concerning your personal information, including the right to request access, correction or deletion.
You may contact me at xk@xkong.io to make a privacy-related request. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings and unsubscribe from newsletter emails using the unsubscribe link included in those emails.
Requests concerning information held directly by Substack may need to be submitted to Substack.
11. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when the Website’s practices, services or legal obligations change. Any revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact
For questions or requests concerning this Privacy Policy, please email xk@xkong.io.