GoShopShanghai is an English-language city guide site focused on Shanghai tourism and leisure, with an emphasis on attractions, shopping, and going out. My simple aim is to help users discover where to go in Shanghai by curating key attractions and neighbourhoods and to reveal Shanghai as a diverse, visitor-friendly city by showcasing culture, history, shopping, parks, and entertainment in one place.
What the site is about
Its sole function is as a guide to places in Shanghai, highlighting major landmarks, entertainment venues, parks, historic streets, and cultural sites based on personal experiences over several decades. I try to keep the content descriptive and travel-oriented, aimed at visitors or residents looking for things to do in the city.
What it offers
Whilst focused on shopping destinations and opportunities, perhaps most importantly, a lot of the site is dedicated to information on historical and cultural spots such as Shanghai Confucius Temple, Duolun Road, Shikumen alleys, Sun Yat-sen’s Former Residence, and Tilan Bridge area. I also dish up detailed venue and attraction write‑ups, for example, Mercedes‑Benz Arena, Huangpu River waterfront, People’s Square, People’s Park, and various parks and cultural halls. It pays to escape the concrete jungle from time to time, and there are plenty of places I cover for that, including destinations like Jinjiang Action Park, Oriental Land, Dongping National Forest Park, Chongming Island, and multiple other urban parks.
Contact
You can contact me via [email protected]
Privacy and TOS
Last updated: 01/02/26
1. Introduction
GoShopShanghai (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates the website https://goshopshanghai.com (the “Site”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about visitors and users of our Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
– Information you provide directly:
– Contact details (such as name, email address, and any information you submit via forms, comments, or inquiries).
– Automatically collected data:
– IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referral URLs, pages viewed, and access times.
– Cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.
– Analytics data (via Google Analytics):
– Aggregated usage statistics, session data, and interaction information that helps us understand how visitors use the Site.
– Advertising and affiliate data:
– Information related to ad views, clicks, and conversions, which may be linked with cookies or advertising identifiers.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
– Remember your preferences and improve user experience.
– Analyze traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools.
– Deliver personalized advertising via third-party partners such as Google AdSense.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Site.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site.
Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Site.
– This information is used to improve our Site and content.
– Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize ads on its own advertising network.
For more information about how Google collects and processes data, and how you can control information sent to Google, visit Google’s privacy pages and opt‑out tools.
5. Google AdSense and Advertising
We display ads from Google AdSense and other advertising partners.
– These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other websites.
– These technologies allow ad networks to deliver targeted advertisements that may be of interest to you.
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google and certain other providers by visiting their ad settings or appropriate industry opt‑out pages.
6. Affiliate Programs
We participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn commissions on certain links or recommendations made on the Site.
– When you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase or perform a qualifying action, the affiliate partner may track this via cookies or other identifiers.
– These partners may receive limited technical information necessary to attribute conversions, such as your IP address or device data.
We do not control the tracking technologies or practices of our affiliate partners. Please consult their respective privacy policies for more information.
7. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
– Operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our content.
– Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
– Analyze usage and trends to better understand how the Site is used.
– Display relevant advertising and measure its performance.
– Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues.
– Comply with legal obligations.
8. How We Share Your Information
We may share information in the following circumstances:
– Service providers and partners: With trusted third parties that perform services on our behalf (analytics, hosting, advertising, affiliate networks), who are required to use the information only as necessary to provide these services.
– Legal requirements: When required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
– Business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, financing, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties in the ordinary sense, but some data sharing, particularly for targeted advertising, may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under certain privacy laws.
9. International Data Transfers
Depending on your location, your information may be processed in countries other than your own, which may have different data protection laws.
We take reasonable measures to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy when it is transferred internationally.
10. Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
11. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:
– Accessing, updating, or correcting your personal information.
– Requesting deletion of your personal information.
– Objecting to or restricting certain processing.
– Opting out of targeted advertising or certain analytics.
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.
You can also manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings and use the opt‑out mechanisms provided by major advertising and analytics providers.
12. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, but no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
13. Third-Party Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, apps, or services (including advertisers and affiliate partners). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
14. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it as appropriate.
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when it was last revised. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: [email protected]
Terms of Service
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your use of the website https://goshopshanghai.com (the “Site”) and any content, features, or services offered on or through the Site.
By accessing or using the Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, do not use the Site.
2. Use of the Site
– You may use the Site only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms.
– You agree not to:
– Use the Site in any way that violates applicable law or regulation.
– Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site, other accounts, or computer systems.
– Interfere with or disrupt the operation or security of the Site.
3. Content and Intellectual Property
– All text, images, graphics, logos, and other content on the Site (collectively, the “Content”) are owned by us or our licensors and are protected by copyright, trademark, and other laws.
– You may view and use the Content for personal, non‑commercial purposes only.
– You may not reproduce, modify, distribute, or publicly display any Content without our prior written consent.
4. User Submissions
If the Site allows comments, reviews, or other user‑generated content:
– You are solely responsible for any content you submit or post.
– You represent that you have all rights necessary to submit such content and that it does not infringe any third-party rights or violate any law.
– By submitting content, you grant us a non‑exclusive, worldwide, royalty‑free license to use, reproduce, display, and distribute your content in connection with the Site and our business.
– We reserve the right (but are not obligated) to remove or edit user content at our discretion.
5. Advertising and Affiliate Links
– The Site displays third‑party advertisements, including Google AdSense, and contains affiliate links.
– We may earn revenue or commissions from clicks, views, or qualifying purchases made through these ads and affiliate links.
– We do not control the products, services, or content offered by third‑party advertisers or affiliate partners and are not responsible for any transactions you conduct with them.
– Your interactions with third‑party sites are governed by their own terms and policies.
6. No Travel or Booking Agency Relationship
GoShopShanghai provides informational content about locations, attractions, and services in and around Shanghai, but does not itself operate as a travel agency, hotel, or booking service. Any reservations, purchases, or arrangements you make with third parties are at your own risk and subject to their terms and conditions.
7. Disclaimers
– The Site and Content are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, express or implied.
– We do not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error‑free, secure, or that any defects will be corrected.
– We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on the Site, including information about venues, events, pricing, or availability.
– Your use of the Site is at your own risk.
8. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law:
– We shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or any loss of profits or data, arising out of or in connection with your use of the Site or reliance on any Content.
– Our total liability for any claims arising out of or related to the Site or these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to us (if any) in the 12 months preceding the event giving rise to the claim.
9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless GoShopShanghai, its owners, employees, and partners from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or in any way connected with:
– Your use of the Site.
– Your violation of these Terms.
– Your violation of any rights of another person or entity.
10. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to other websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or practices of any third‑party sites. Accessing them is at your own risk.
11. Changes to the Site and Terms
– We may update, modify, or discontinue any part of the Site at any time, without notice.
– We may revise these Terms from time to time. The “Last updated” date indicates when these Terms were last changed.
– Your continued use of the Site after any changes to the Terms constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of my state, without regard to its conflict of law principles. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in my state to resolve any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or the Site.