Q: How do I download the Tantao Mobile Reader?

A: Click on the icons above to download the appdirectly to your mobile device from the Black Berry AppWorld and iTunes App Store.

Q: What is the Tantao Mobile Reader?

A: The Tantao Mobile Reader is a Tantao-branded application any BlackBerry or iPhone user can download directly onto their phone as an icon for one-click access to Tantao news and information. It was built in partnership with Handmark, Inc.

Q: What are the Features/Benefits?

A:  Features and benefits include:

• Full story articles optimized for easy reading on your mobile device.
• Share articles via email, del.icio.us, twitter and facebook.
• Designed for offline use when you don’t have service or an internet connection.
• Extensive keypad shortcuts with a tutorial to teach users how to use them.
• Ability to create your own content with:
  • My Feeds tab – allows you to include custom feeds that interest you.
  • Content included are as follows:
    • World News
      • Top World, News Digest Photo News, Technology, Environment, Health, Sports, Entertainment and Odd News.
• China Focus
  • Top China News, News Digest, Photo News, Foreign Relations, Politics, China Markets, Technology, Tourism, Culture, Environment, Health, Sports and Odd News.
• Markets
  • Top World, Top China, News Digest, World Economy, China Economy, World Industry, and China Industry.
• World Headlines
  • United States, Asia-Pacific, British, Egyptian, Indian, Iranian, Israeli, Japanese, Middle East, Turkish.
• Photo News
• News Analysis
  • News Analysis, Interviews, Round-Ups
• Most Popular

Q: Is Tantao Mobile Reader free, or is it a paid service?

A: Tantao Mobile Reader is a free application (depending on your plan, standard carrier data charges may apply).

Q: What content is available on the Mobile Reader?

A: Tantao Mobile Reader brings all your favorite articles and photo news from Tantao News Network’s partner bureaus from around the world.

Q: Does the Tantao Mobile Reader have the same articles as the Tantaonews.com site?

A: The articles you see on Tantao Mobile Reader tie directly into the Tantao news network and to the website but also bring up-to- date news and features to your fingertips.

Q: How do I learn more?

A:  See specific instructions and features for your specific device by clicking on the links above.

Tantao Mobile Reader Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy (as of June 19, 2009)

This Privacy Policy describes how CNEWSCO, LLC the owner and publisher of Tantao News will collect and use your personally identifiable information (that is — your full name, email address, mailing address, telephone number, or credit card number) as well as data that can, under certain circumstances, indirectly lead to personally identified information.

The Privacy Statement relates solely to the online information collection and use practices of our Web Site located at www.tantaonews.com (the “Web Site”) and mobile news applications. We recognize that those that access or users of this Web Site or our mobile applications may be concerned about the information they provide to us, and how we treat that information. This Privacy Policy, which may be updated from time to time, has been developed to address those concerns. Please check back from time-to-time for such updates.

Your access and/or use of this Web Site or our mobile applications shows that you have read, understand, and accept our privacy practices, as outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us as specified below.

When you use this Web Site or mobile application, you may provide us with two types of information (1) personally identifiable information that you knowingly choose to disclose, which is collected on an individual basis, and (2) general user information that does not contain personally identifiable information, which is collected on an aggregate basis as you browse the Web Site or use our mobile applications. In some cases, if you choose not to provide us with requested information, you may not be able to access all of this Web Site’s content or services or mobile applications.

Personally Identifiable Information You Provide

We may ask for certain personal information from you which are necessary to provide you with the content and/or services you request. For example, some of the services which ask you to provide personal information include:

• Subscriptions
• Contributing to blogs
• Sharing pictures and videos
• Submitting questions or editorial feedback

Non-Personally Identifiable Information We Collect

Cookies/Web server logs:  as is the case with other commercial Web sites, this Web Site utilizes standard technology called “cookies” and Web server logs to collect information about how the Web Site is used. Cookies are a feature of Web browser software that allows Web servers to recognize the computer used to access a Web Site. Cookies are small pieces of data that are stored by a user’s Web browser on the user’s hard drive. Information gathered through cookies and Web server logs may include the date and time of visits, the pages viewed, time spent at this Web Site, and the Web Sites visited just before and just after this Web Site. This information is collected on an aggregate basis. None of this information is associated with you as an individual.

You can, of course, disable cookies on your computer by indicating this in the preferences or options menus in your browser. However, it is possible that some parts of our Web Site will not operate correctly if you disable cookies. You should consult with your browser’s provider/manufacturer if you have any questions regarding disabling cookies.

Our Use of Collected Information

We use your personally identifiable information to provide you with the information or content that you have requested. We will not send you any marketing material unless you have requested it through this Web Site or our mobile application.

We use non-identifying information collected on our Web Site and mobile applications in the aggregate to better understand your use of the Web Site and our mobile applications and to enhance your enjoyment and experience.

We may employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Our employees, agents and contractors who have access to personally identifiable information are required to protect the information in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Statement.

We may provide access to your personally identifiable information when legally required to do so, to co-operate with police investigations or other legal proceedings, to protect against misuse or unauthorized use of this Web Site or mobile applications, to limit our legal liability and protect our rights, or to protect the rights and safety of users of this Web Site, our mobile applications, or the public. In those instances, the information is provided only for those limited purposes.

We will not share your personally identifiable information in ways unrelated to those described above without providing you with an opportunity to opt out of such use or otherwise prohibit such unrelated uses.

How to Access and/or Modify Personal Information

If you visit this Web Site or mobile applications and volunteer personally identifiable information, you may modify, update or delete such information at any time by following the appropriate links on our site. Please be aware, however, that it is not always possible to completely remove or modify information in our databases.

How to Change Preferences or Unsubscribe from Receiving Information or Marketing

If you would like to change your preferences or unsubscribe from receiving any of the information that you have requested from us, including marketing material, you may do this any time by following the appropriate links on our site or mobile applications.

Privacy Protections for Children Using the Internet

We believe that protecting children’s privacy is very important. For this reason, we do not collect or maintain information on our Web Site or mobile applications from those we know are under the age of 13, nor is any part of our Web Site or mobile application specifically targeted to attract anyone under age 13. We request that all users of our Web Site or mobile application who are under 13 not disclose or provide any personally identifiable information. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personally identifiable information, we will delete that child’s personally identifiable information from our records.

Data Security

We take reasonable steps to maintain the security of the personally identifiable information that we collect, including limiting the number of people who have physical access to our database servers, as well as using security systems that guard against unauthorized access. However, data transmission over the Internet cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information that you transmit to us, so please understand that you do so at your own risk.

Consent to Transfer

Please be aware that as CNEWSCO operates globally we may transfer your personal information to countries that may not guarantee the same level of protection for personal information as the one in which you reside. We are taking appropriate steps to provide an adequate level of protection to your personal information and no matter where you may reside, your personal information will be processed in accordance with the other provisions of this Privacy Policy. By accessing our Web Site, using our mobile applications, participating in any of our services and/or providing us with your information, you herein consent to this transfer.

Links

This Web Site and mobile application contains links to third party sites as well as to other sites owned and/or operated by CNEWSCO and affiliated companies. Please be aware that CNEWSCO is not responsible for the privacy practices of any third party sites. Please also be aware that the privacy policies of other CNEWSCO and affiliate sites may differ significantly from the privacy policy of this Web Site and mobile applications. Therefore, we encourage our users to read the privacy policy of each and every Web site that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by this Web Site and mobile applications.

Social Network and Interactive Tools

Certain features now on our web site and our mobile applications or to be developed will give you an opportunity to interact with us and others. These may include forums, message boards, chats, submitting a letter to the editor, creating community profiles, and rating, tagging and commenting on articles. When you use these features you should be aware that any information you submit, including your name, location and e-mail address, may be publicly available to others. We are not in any way responsible for any information you choose to submit through these interactive features.

When an individual chooses to post information that will be publicly disclosed, he or she is responsible for ensuring that such information conforms to all local data protection laws. We are not responsible under any data protection laws for user posted information.

California Privacy Rights

California Law permits consumers who reside in California to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information. To make such a request, please contact inquiries@tantaonews.com Please make sure that you let us know how we can contact you by providing your full name and mailing address.

To Contact us about Privacy Concerns

If you would like to comment on our Privacy policy or have any questions, you may contact inquiries@tantaonews.com