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Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. We are committed to protecting your information and your trust.

Last updated: July 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, disclosure, processing, and retention of Your information when You use the Service and explains Your privacy rights under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“Hong Kong”).

We are committed to protecting and handling Your Personal Data in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong (“PDPO”) and applicable guidance issued by the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.

By using the Service, You agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with initial capital letters have meanings defined under the following conditions. These definitions apply whether they appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for You to access Our Service or parts of Our Service.

Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares or voting rights.

Company (referred to as “The Hong Konger”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”) refers to The Hong Konger, a media and publishing platform operating in Hong Kong SAR, China.

Cookies are small files placed on Your computer, mobile device, or other device by a website, containing details of Your browsing history and preferences.

Country refers to: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, mobile phone, or tablet.

Personal Data has the meaning given under the PDPO and refers to any data:

  1. Relating directly or indirectly to a living individual;
  2. From which it is practicable for the identity of the individual to be directly or indirectly ascertained; and
  3. In a form in which access to or processing of the data is practicable.

Service refers to the Website and any related digital platforms operated by The Hong Konger.

Service Provider means any third party who processes Personal Data on behalf of the Company.

Usage Data refers to data collected automatically from the use of the Service.

Website refers to The Hong Konger, accessible via its official domain(s).

You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or a legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing the Service.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

While using Our Service, We may collect the following Personal Data:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Contact information
    Account login credentials
  • Correspondence and submitted content
  • Usage Data


Provision of certain Personal Data may be mandatory in order to access specific features. If You do not provide required data, We may not be able to provide those services.

At or before the time of collection, We will inform You of:

  • The purpose of collection
  • Whether provision of data is voluntary or obligatory
  • The consequences of failing to provide the data
  • The classes of persons to whom the data may be transferred

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically and may include:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited
  • Time and date of visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device identifiers
  • Mobile device type and operating system

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Service.

These may include:

  1. Necessary Cookies
    Essential for website functionality, security, and account authentication.
  2. Functionality Cookies
    Allow Us to remember Your preferences and settings.
  3. Analytics Cookies
    Help Us understand

how users interact with the Service.

You may refuse Cookies through Your browser settings. However, disabling Cookies may affect functionality.

Purpose and Use of Personal Data

We collect and use Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain the Service
  • To manage user accounts
  • To respond to inquiries or requests
  • To send administrative communications
  • To provide newsletters or marketing communications (with Your consent where required under the PDPO)
  • To improve content, functionality, and user experience
  • To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
  • To prevent fraud, abuse, or unlawful activity


We will not use Your Personal Data for a new purpose unless:

  • That purpose is directly related to the original purpose of collection; or
  • We have obtained Your prescribed consent as defined under the PDPO.

Direct Marketing

We will not use Your Personal Data for direct marketing purposes unless We have obtained Your consent in accordance with the PDPO.

If You consent to receiving marketing communications, You may opt out at any time free of charge by:

  • Clicking the unsubscribe link in emails; or
  • Contacting Us directly.

Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Data

We may disclose Personal Data:

To Service Providers

Who process data on Our behalf under contractual confidentiality and security obligations.

To Affiliates

Under similar data protection obligations.

For Business Transfers

In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales.

For Legal Compliance

Where required by law, court order, or lawful request by public authorities.

With Your Consent

For any other purpose disclosed to You at the time of collection.

We do not sell Personal Data.

Data Retention

We retain Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law.

When Personal Data is no longer required, We will take reasonable steps to erase or anonymize it in accordance with the PDPO.

Data Security

We implement reasonable and practicable security measures to protect Personal Data against:

  • Unauthorized or accidental access
  • Processing
    Erasure
  • Loss or use

However, no internet transmission method is completely secure.

Transfer of Personal Data Outside Hong Kong

Your Personal Data may be processed or stored outside Hong Kong.

Where transfers occur, We will take reasonable steps to ensure that the data is protected in a manner comparable to PDPO requirements, including through contractual safeguards.

Your Rights Under the PDPO

Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, You have the right to:

  • Request access to Your Personal Data (Data Access Request)
  • Request correction of inaccurate Personal Data (Data Correction Request)

We may charge a reasonable fee for processing a Data Access Request as permitted under the PDPO.

Requests should be made in writing and sent to the contact details below.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children without appropriate consent from a parent or guardian where required.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage You to review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

We will notify You of material changes by:

  • Updating the “Last updated” date above; and/or
  • Posting a prominent notice on the Website.

Continued use of the Service after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If You have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise Your rights under the PDPO, You may contact:

The Hong Konger

Email: info@hongkonger.co