Privacy Policy.
How this independent guide handles the limited information it collects.
Last updated: June 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information this website — an independent educational guide to the Harvard International Economics Essay Competition (HIEEC) — collects, how it is used, and the choices you have. By using this site you agree to this policy.
Who we are
We are an independent education team that publishes this guide. We are not affiliated with Harvard University, the Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association, or the Harvard College Economics Review. The site is hosted in China and operates under ICP filing 沪ICP备2023003166号-27.
What we collect
- Information you send us. When you contact us — for example by messaging us — we receive what you choose to share, such as your message, your year of study, and any contact handle you use.
- Basic usage data. Like most websites, our servers and any analytics tools may record standard technical information such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and referring links, used in aggregate to understand and improve the site.
- Cookies. We may use cookies or similar technologies for basic functionality and analytics. You can disable cookies in your browser settings.
How we use it
We use this information only to respond to your enquiries, to operate and improve the guide, and to keep the site secure. We do not sell your personal information.
Third parties
If you contact us through a third-party messaging service, that provider processes your message under its own privacy policy. Our site may also link to external websites (including the official HUEA pages); we are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Your choices
You can choose not to contact us and can browse the guide without providing personal details. If you have questions about the information you have shared with us, please reach out through our contact page.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected by updating the date above.