Privacy Policy
Statement
This policy statement provides
information on the obligations and policies of Portalvision
Limited, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and associated companies (the
"Company") under the Hong Kong SAR Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
1995 - Cap.486 (the "Ordinance"). The Company safeguard
all information provided by our Customers and web site Users
("Users"). We do not collect any personally identifiable information
from Users during their browsing of our web sites. When Users visit our web
sites we record their visit only as a 'hit' and do not collect any Personal
Data from them. We will however make a record of their visit that shows only
the Domain Name Server address, part of their e-mail address and of the pages
visited. We use such information only for preparing general statistics on the
usage of our web sites.
If Personal Data are collected in the process of making enquires or submitting
applications for services provided by different operations within The Company,
Users will be informed via the respective [Personal Information Collection Statements]
of our web sites of such purposes and uses, including the extent of
their transfer and disclosure; and the right of access to and correction of the
collected Personal Data.
In order for us to provide Users with customizable and personalized services,
we use 'cookies' to store and sometimes track information about Users. The
information collected by means of 'cookies' includes Users' login name and his
or her navigation pattern. This is done without Users being aware that it is
occurring. Generally, we use 'cookies' to estimate our audience size; to track
Users' progress and number of entries in our promotional activities; to assist
merchants in tracking visits to, and business at, their stores, and to measure
Users' traffic patterns. Personal Data collected by means of 'cookies' will not
be disclosed to any third parties except to those parties within The Company.
Once we have obtained User's Personal Data, it will be maintained securely in
our system. We shall retain Users' Personal Data for so long as he or she is a
registered user of our Web sites. Only the authorized staff, who have been
properly trained, will be permitted access to such Personal Data, and we shall
not release such Personal Data to any external parties except those parties set
out in our [Personal Information Collection Statements]
without User's agreement.
We may from time to time send direct marketing materials promoting products and
services to Users based on their Personal Data. Suitable opt-out facilities
will be provided during the direct marketing process.
We shall make our best endeavors to ensure that the privacy of Users is
properly protected. However, given the nature of the Internet, we cannot
guarantee that there is "perfect security".
In order to provide users with more information and services, we use third
party content providers and service providers, and provide links to other Web
sites. These third parties may collect Users' Personal Data when users make use
of their services. These third parties adhere to their own privacy policies and
practices and our Privacy Policy Statement does not cover such third party
practices.
Should Users have any queries about our privacy policy and practice, please
write via e-mail to info@portalvision.com or via mail to
1/F., 299 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong.
Portalvision Limited, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
and associated companies (the "Company"), as one "Data
User", in complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy)
Ordinance, Chapter 486 of the laws of the Hong Kong SAR, is committed to
safeguarding your privacy on-line, and notify you of certain matters when
collecting information from you. This statement may change from time to time,
so please check back periodically. By subscription and every time you log-in to
this Web site to use our services, you agree to be bound by this statement at
that time in force.
PURPOSE AND USE
OF DATA
Portalvision Limited, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and associated
companies (the "Company"), as one "Data User", in complying
with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Chapter 486 of
the laws of the Hong Kong SAR, is committed to safeguarding your privacy
on-line, and notify you of certain matters when collecting information from
you. This statement may change from time to time, so please check back
periodically. By subscription and every time you log-in to this Web site to use
our services, you agree to be bound by this statement at that time in force.
COLLECTION OF
DATA
At the time of subscription and
at other times when using this Web site, you may be asked to provide us with
personally identifiable information, such as your name and e-mail address. It
is necessary for us to collect your information for providing you the various
services and activities offered on this web site. You are not obliged to supply
the data here but if you fail to provide the information requested, we will not
be able to provide you the services and activities available on this Web site.
PURPOSE AND USE
OF DATA
The information we collected will be used for the
following purposes:-
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to monitor use of this Web site and to help its further
development;
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to compile aggregate statistics about our users and to
analyze site usage;
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to collect data for identity verification and records
and to maintain contact lists for correspondence;
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to operate internal control, resolve disputes,
troubleshoot problems and enforce our terms of use ;
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to deliver information to you that we believe you may
have interest in, such as targeted banners, new services and products and
other promotions and marketing materials;
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to contact
you regarding administrative notices and communications relevant to your use
of this Web site and to respond to your request.
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We may also use your information to match user
information with third party data (i.e. to compare two sets of personal data
collected for different purposes). By subscribing to this Web site or by
logging-in, you consent to carry out this matching procedure when we deem it is
necessary in order to provide our services.
In addition, we will also use your information in the following manner:-
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We will share much of our data, including your
information, with our business partners, subsidiaries and associated
companies.
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In order to provide you with more information and
services, we have arranged content providers and service providers to provide
information and services. It may be necessary for us to share your
information with these content providers and service providers.
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If we add new features or services that might require the
sharing of your personal information with an additional advertiser or sponsor,
we will provide you with notice and the opportunity to opt-out to receive these
offers.
TRANSFER OF DATA
Your information will not generally be disclosed or
transferred to any other party in a form that would identify you except in the
following circumstances: -
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If we use third party suppliers or service providers to
facilitate our services, we will have to provide your information to these
suppliers or service providers offering such services where you choose to use
these services.
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We may disclose or access account information when we
believe in good faith that the law requires it.
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We may also disclose or access account information for
administrative and other purposes that we deem necessary to maintain,
service, and improve our services.
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In addition, your information will be accessed by,
disclosed or transferred to our business partners, any person or bodies
corporate or division within The Company.
As the parties mentioned above may have places of business outside Hong Kong, your
information may be transferred out of Hong
Kong. By subscribing to our Web
site or by logging-in, you agree to us transferring your information to these
parties outside Hong Kong. These parties adhere to their own privacy customs and
policies and we have no control over their use of your information. Therefore,
we are not liable to their use of your information.
Please also see our [Privacy Policy Statement] which
sets out our general privacy policy and practices in respect of our collection,
holding and use of your information.
ACCESS TO DATA
You have the right to request
access to, and correction of, information about you held by us, by paying us
the reasonable charges incurred by us in relation to administering and
complying with your request. If you need to check whether we hold your personal
information or if you wish to have access to, correct any information relating
to you which is inaccurate, please write via e-mail to info@portalvision.com or
via mail to 1/F., 299 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong.
