Privacy Policy

Hong Kong Xinhua Book City Publishing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “the Company”) respects users’ privacy rights and is committed to complying with the provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance to safeguard the privacy, confidentiality, and security of personal data held by the Company. The Company also pledges to ensure that all employees and agents fulfill these responsibilities. Please read this statement carefully to understand how this platform (hkxinhua.cyberstar.ltd) (hereinafter referred to as “the Platform”) collects, uses, and protects the data you provide. By browsing the Platform or using related services, you accept and agree to this privacy policy. This statement may be updated periodically; please check it regularly.

1. Data Collection

(1) We may collect and process your personal data under the following circumstances to provide better services:

  1. When you use the forms on the Platform to register for data services, participate in activities, or update your personal information;
  2. When you submit data via email, phone, or written communication, such as for book inquiries, orders, or participation in activities provided by the Company or the Platform;
  3. When you log in to or visit the Platform, our web server will automatically record and confirm your domain name and IP address and track the pages you visit. However, this data will not be used to identify you;
  4. When required to comply with legal obligations.

(2) Cookies will be activated when you browse the Platform. Cookies are stored on your computer’s hard drive to facilitate website navigation. We do not use cookies to collect identifiable personal data. You can refuse cookies by adjusting your computer settings, but this may disable certain Platform features (if any).

(3) We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To send requested information, respond to inquiries, or provide other relevant information about the Platform or the Company;
  2. To provide requested services, process orders, or facilitate participation in activities related to the Platform;
  3. To promote the Company’s services or products;
  4. To contact you for feedback, surveys, or other tasks;
  5. To maintain and improve the Platform, conduct research and statistical analysis, and publish related results.

2. Data Disclosure

(1) Except as outlined in Section 2(2) below, we will not sell, trade, or disclose your submitted data to any third party without your authorization or unless required by law.

(2) We reserve the right to disclose your personal data to government departments in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or appropriate third parties if necessary to:

  1. Protect the rights and property of the Platform and its users;
  2. Comply with legal processes, such as search warrants, subpoenas, or court orders;
  3. Prevent unauthorized or improper use of the Platform or related services;
  4. Respond to emergencies, such as threats to personal safety.

(3) We may use your personal data for the following purposes:

  1. To send requested information, respond to inquiries, or provide other relevant information about the Platform or the Company;
  2. To provide requested services, process orders, or facilitate participation in activities related to the Platform;
  3. To promote the Company’s services or products;
  4. To contact you for feedback, surveys, or other tasks;
  5. To maintain and improve the Platform, conduct research and statistical analysis, and publish related results.

3. Linked Websites

This privacy policy applies solely to the Platform (hkxinhua.cyberstar.ltd) and its mobile applications. The Platform may contain links to other websites. By clicking these links, you will leave the Platform. The Company is not responsible for any cookies, privacy, or security issues encountered on these third-party websites.

4. Statement on Collection of Personal Data

When browsing the Platform, we may log the pages you visit. The recorded data only includes your domain name, IP address, and visited pages but does not contain identifiable personal information. We use this data for statistical analysis and publishing related results.

When contacting us, we may require personal data such as your name and email address to verify your identity. Without this information, we may be unable to process your inquiries or provide requested services.

We will not sell, trade, or disclose your submitted data to third parties unless authorized by you or required by law. However, we reserve the right to disclose personal data to government departments or third parties if necessary for the following:


  1. Protecting the rights and property of the Platform and its users;
  2. Complying with legal processes, such as search warrants, subpoenas, or court orders;
  3. Preventing unauthorized or improper use of the Platform or related services;
  4. Addressing emergencies, such as threats to personal safety.

 

5. Retention of Personal Data

Unless required by law, the Company will retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or directly related purposes. The data will then be destroyed.

6. Updating Personal Data

You can email the Company to correct or update your personal data. We may require detailed information for verification purposes.

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at info@hkxinhuabookcity.com.

The Platform’s privacy policy may be updated, and all changes will be posted on this page.