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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 2024

Hong Kong Labor Insight ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. This policy complies with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) and incorporates principles from the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms on our website
  • Subscribe to our publications or newsletters
  • Communicate with us via email or phone
  • Participate in surveys or research projects
  • Attend our events or webinars

This information may include your name, email address, phone number, organization affiliation, job title, and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activities, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referral sources
  • Date and time of visits

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website usage. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may limit certain website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Communication: To respond to inquiries, provide requested information, and send updates about our research and publications
  • Service Improvement: To improve our website functionality, content, and user experience
  • Research: To conduct labor market research and analysis (data is aggregated and anonymized)
  • Analytics: To analyze website traffic patterns and user behavior
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
  • Marketing: To send information about our publications and events (with your consent)

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in jurisdictions covered by GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for specific purposes
  • Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in conducting research and providing information services
  • Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements
  • Contract Performance: Processing is necessary to fulfill our obligations to you

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting research, or providing services, subject to confidentiality obligations.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.3 Research Collaboration

We may share aggregated, anonymized data with research partners and academic institutions for labor market research purposes. Such data cannot be used to identify individual persons.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Encryption of data transmission (SSL/TLS)
  • Access controls and authentication procedures
  • Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Criteria for determining retention periods include:

  • The nature and sensitivity of the information
  • Legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
  • The purposes for which we process the information

7. Your Rights

Under the Hong Kong PDPO and GDPR (where applicable), you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Access: Request access to your personal data and information about how we process it
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances
  • Restriction: Request restriction of processing under certain conditions
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data for certain purposes
  • Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another organization (GDPR)
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of Hong Kong. By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to jurisdictions that may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Hong Kong Labor Insight
21/F, Tower 535, 535 Jaffe Road
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Email: contact@hongkonglaborinsight.hk
Phone: +852 3679 4421

13. Supervisory Authority

If you are located in the European Union or Hong Kong and believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection supervisory authority:

  • Hong Kong: Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD)
  • EU/EEA: Your local data protection authority

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