Last Updated: 23 October 2024
At Hong Kong Sixes Info Hub (“we”, “our”, “us”), we are dedicated to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we manage and protect your data, including any interactions with third-party services, even though we do not directly collect personal information from our users.
1. Information We Collect
We do not collect personal data directly from our users. However, in the course of providing you with the best possible user experience, we may indirectly collect certain non-personal information through third-party services integrated into our website (e.g., analytics tools, advertising networks, etc.).
1.1 Non-Personal Data
While we do not actively gather personal information, we may automatically collect non-personal data such as:
- IP addresses (without linking them to personally identifiable information).
- Browser types and operating systems to enhance website compatibility.
- Pages visited on our website, time spent, and interactions made.
- Referring websites that directed you to our site.
- Device information, such as mobile or desktop usage patterns.
This data is collected for improving website performance, analyzing user engagement, and understanding site traffic trends. It helps us ensure our content is relevant, accessible, and user-friendly.
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website does not use cookies directly. However, third-party service providers that we integrate may utilize cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect non-personal data.
2.1 Types of Cookies Used
While we do not deploy cookies ourselves, here’s how third-party cookies may be used:
- Analytics Providers: Services like Google Analytics may use cookies to collect anonymized data about user behavior. This includes page views, session duration, and navigation patterns. This information helps us understand user preferences and improve our content delivery.
- Advertising Networks: If advertisements are featured on our site, third-party advertisers may use cookies to deliver targeted ads based on your browsing activity. These cookies only collect non-personal information and may track user activity across multiple websites.
2.2 Managing Cookies
You have the option to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- Block all cookies, or
- Receive alerts before cookies are set on your device.
Please note that disabling cookies may limit some functionality of our website.
3. Third-Party Services and Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites and services. These links are provided for informational purposes and do not imply any endorsement. Once you click on these links, you will be directed to third-party websites that operate under their own privacy policies.
We do not control these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing any personal data.
3.1 Examples of Third-Party Services We May Use:
- Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic patterns and user interactions.
- Social Media Widgets: For sharing content on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, etc.
- Embedded Content: Videos from YouTube or similar platforms may be embedded in our articles, subject to the privacy policy of the respective platform.
4. Data Security
We prioritize the security of our website. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect our website and its content. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If we ever become aware of a potential breach of security, we will take appropriate measures to address and rectify the issue.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
Even though we do not directly collect personal data, we strive to comply with major data protection laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other relevant privacy regulations.
5.1 GDPR Compliance
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to Access: You can request copies of your personal data from third-party services.
- Right to Rectification: You can request corrections of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data from third-party service providers.
- Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data.
Please note that since we do not process personal data directly, any requests should be directed to the relevant third-party service providers (e.g., Google Analytics).
5.2 CCPA Compliance
If you are a resident of California, you are entitled to certain rights under the CCPA:
- Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal data is collected and how it is used.
- Right to Deletion: You can request the deletion of your personal data from third-party services.
- Right to Opt-Out: We do not sell personal information, but you have the right to opt-out of the sale of personal data by third parties.
6. Children’s Privacy
Our website does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe that a child has provided personal information on our site, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action to remove such information.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, regulatory requirements, or operational updates. All changes will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date.
By continuing to use our website after any updates, you agree to the terms of the updated policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding your data, please reach out to us through our Contact Form.
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