This Consumer Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as “the Privacy Policy”) describes the method
the HKAA uses to collect, manage and use information on visitors to this website. By using the
website, you agree that personal data may be collected and used in accordance with this Privacy
Policy, which may be altered, supplemented, withdrawn or updated without notice. The Privacy
Policy is to be interpreted on the basis of the HKAA’s reference framework on the protection of
personal data.
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We collect personal data about you when you provide it through the website (for example, when
you participate in the data request process), whether you are asking for information or interacting
more generally with this website.
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We may collect the following personal data:
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your surname, first name and email address, your line of work, the name of your organization, your
position, and details of your location;
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replies you give to any surveys, which we may use for statistical purposes;
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messages you send us, for example to point out a problem or comment on the website’s subject-
matter;
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details of your visits to the website, including, but not limited to, statistics about how frequently
you consult it, what resources you use (for example your IP address, the date and time you accessed
the website, the URL you visited, the website of origin, type of browser and operating system).
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This information is used to improve our service, compile statistics, and communicate with you.
More specifically, it is used:
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to reply to your requests for information;
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to enable you to use the website’s interactive functions;
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to provide services or give help;
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to ensure that the website’s contents are presented in the way that suits you best.
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Your personal data may be processed or stored in different locations. You should note that this
localization could involve countries that do not necessarily guarantee the same degree of personal
data protection as others. In such cases we take all the necessary steps to ensure that your personal
data is adequately protected. By providing us with this data, you specifically agree to this transfer
and its consequences.
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Mainly to improve your experience of browsing on the website and for security purposes,
cookies of one kind or another are used, either by the HKAA or by partner companies. They may
automatically record personal information.
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You can deactivate cookies by adjusting your browser's security settings or by declining their use
when first entering the website. If you do not do so, you agree that the data gathered may be
collected and processed.
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It is our policy not to disclose, sell or distribute to third parties the personal data collected by means
of this website. In some cases, however, we might call on internet service providers to help us
process the information we obtain through the site, for our benefit. Our practice is to ask our
providers to conduct these activities in compliance with this Privacy Policy and with our
requirements. Should the question of passing on your data to a third party arise, the HKAA will ask
you for your consent, subject to any court application, legal obligation or business transfer.
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The website may contain hyperlinks leading to websites outside the HKAA. We take no responsibility
for the content of these sites or how they process private data. Where links on our website lead to
other websites, we advise you to consult the policies of these third parties.
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You are entitled to know what data we have on you. If you wish to find out, please contact us. We
may ask you to give proof of your identity. You can also ask to have incorrect information corrected.
You are also entitled to request that your personal data are fully deleted from our systems.
However, there may be certain circumstances where we are obliged to retain your personal data. In
addition, you have the right to object at any time to the processing of your personal data on
compelling legitimate grounds relating to your particular situation. Any objection of this kind will be
accepted if your fundamental rights and freedoms in question outweigh our legitimate interests, or
the public interest, in processing.
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This Privacy Policy may be altered at any time. Your continuing to use the website after any changes
means that you agree to them.
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Any dispute arising in connection with this Privacy Policy must be settled by arbitration in the state
of New York, United States of America, and the arbitration hearing shall be held in English.