Personal Data Privacy Policy and Personal Data Collection StatementStatement
Overview
This policy statement is based on the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region – Chapter 486 (the “Ordinance”) and provides information for Ballet (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Company”) on its responsibilities and policies. Although this policy specifically outlines the Company’s responsibilities under the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Company believes that the principles of personal data protection in the Ordinance are the same as those in relevant laws around the world. Therefore, where feasible, the Company implements these Principles and the procedures set forth herein throughout the world. When the Company’s operations are subject to privacy legislation outside the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, this policy will be implemented to the extent feasible and consistent with that legislation. The term “personal data” in this policy has the meaning explained in the Ordinance.
Our Company Policy
The company complies with the responsibilities and requirements of the Ordinance. Its subordinates, management and employees must keep confidential all personal information collected and/or stored and/or transmitted and/or used by the company (or on behalf of the company) at all times. And keep it properly. The Company ensures that all personal data collected and/or stored and/or transmitted and/or used must be processed in compliance with the responsibilities and requirements stipulated in the Ordinance. If an individual legally requests to obtain and/or correct the personal data held by the Company about him or her, the Company will provide and/or correct the above information in accordance with the time limit and method specified in the Ordinance.
Personal Data Collection Statement
Categories of personal data collected
The Company may require you to provide the following personal information in order to register and manage your services (including related online services). Without this information, it will be impossible to fulfill your service request. Such information includes (but is not limited to):
- Name;
- Contact details, including name and phone number, or email address of the contact person.
In some cases, you may be asked to provide certain information so that we can improve our products and services and provide you with the type of information that suits your needs. In most cases, you can choose not to provide such information. However, if the relevant services are tailored to individual needs, or the supply of products requires you to provide all requested information, failure to provide such information will prevent the Company from providing the required services. Such information includes (but is not limited to):
- Age;
- Gender;
- Salary level;
- Education and occupation;
- Hobbies and leisure activities;
- Other related and used products and services; and
- Household and household statistics.
Our company’s web server will also collect information about your connection to the Internet in an anonymous manner for the purpose of comprehensive statistics of server usage, in order to enhance services and better meet the needs of people who visit our company’s web pages. Needs and expectations. Such information includes (but is not limited to):
- Browser type and version;
- Operating system; and
- Internet protocol (IP) address and/or domain name.
Use of “Cookies“
When you browse our website, unless otherwise stated, our company will only record your visit and will not collect any information that can identify you personally. Cookies (if any) used in any part of this website are not used to collect personally identifiable information. Cookies are computer files stored in Internet users’ computers and are used to obtain configuration information and analyze Internet users’ browsing habits. Cookies save you the trouble of re-registering each time you visit a website, and are often used to track your favorite web page themes. You have the right to choose not to accept Cookies, but doing so may prevent you from using or activating certain functions of our website.
Use of personal data
The personal information you provide to the Company will be used for the following purposes (“Specified Purposes”):
- Register for our website to use and/or activate certain functions of our website;
- Provide and deliver to you the products/services you have ordered, reserved or requested, and contact you regarding such products/services;
- To operate the company’s business, including registering and managing the company’s website;
- Perform data sorting and analysis so that the company can better understand your characteristics and purchasing behavior, provide you with other services that better meet your needs, and assist the company in selecting products/services that may be of interest to you;</li >
- Comprehensive customer behavior analysis, and any other analysis, survey or research on any of our products/services;
- Direct marketing of lifestyle products to you and sending Ballet communications (if any);
- Any other management, operation and maintenance of the company’s products/services/website; and
- Used in accordance with legal requirements.
Storage of personal data
The Company will destroy personal information held in accordance with its internal retention policies. This policy states:
- Personal data will be retained until the specified purpose is fulfilled; unless such personal data may be required to be retained under any applicable statutory or contractual requirements; and
- In accordance with the above guidelines and the Company’s internal procedures, personal data will be cleaned in the Company’s electronic, manual and other storage systems after a specified storage period.
Disclosure of Personal Information
All personal information held by the Company will be kept confidential. However, the Company may disclose the information to the following persons when necessary to achieve the specified purpose:
- Any subsidiary, holding company, related company, or company or associated company owned by or under the same control as the Company;
- Any individual or company acting on behalf of, or associated with, the Company to achieve specified purposes;
- Any other person or company who has a duty to keep the above information confidential for the Company and who has a statutory right to access the information;
- Any person who has the right to access such information under the Ordinance, provided they prove their right to access the information; and
- Disclosed to any entity as ordered by a court or government agency. For example, if the court issues an order requiring the Company to provide certain customer information, the Company will disclose the above information to a person duly appointed by the court.
Security of personal data
A physical record containing personal data is securely stored in a locked storage when not in use. Computer data is stored in computer systems and storage media with restricted access, and access to data is also subject to strict supervision. Persons without formal authorization from management are not allowed to access records and data. Such rights are only granted on a “need to know” basis and are based on the individual’s responsibilities and training within the company. The Company’s records are controlled by designated data officers who are responsible for ensuring that the transfer or access of data is lawful and complies with regulations. The Company may raise audit records to verify changed data and determine the integrity of the data. The Company may have procedures for recording breaches in order to investigate unauthorized attempts to access data. When transmitting sensitive information collected online, our company may use SSL and other encoding technologies to transmit it.
Inquiry and correction of personal data
According to the regulations, individuals may have the right to:
- Determine whether the Company holds personal data about you and, if so, obtain a copy of such data;
- Require the Company to correct inaccurate personal data about him or her to achieve the purpose for which the data is used; and
- Confirm that the company’s policies and practices regarding your personal data generally comply with this policy and practice.
Individuals can log in with a preset user name and personal password to exercise their rights. After the Company is satisfied with the authenticity and validity of the relevant access request, it will try its best to comply with the request and respond within the time limit specified in the regulations. Individuals can log in with the default user name and personal password to exercise the right to make corrections. After the Company is satisfied with the authenticity and effectiveness of the requested correction, it will try its best to comply with the request and respond within the time limit specified in the regulations.
Direct Marketing Letters
According to regulations, the company will comply with individual requests and will not use their personal information for direct marketing purposes. Without your consent or expression of no objection, the Company will not use your personal information for direct marketing or provide it to others for direct marketing. Even if you have given your consent, you still have the right to cancel receiving direct marketing materials at any time. If you would like to switch to receiving or not receiving our direct marketing promotional materials, please email to ballet_footwear@yahoo.com.hk, or via Links in our newsletters cancel the receipt of direct marketing materials. You can also change your email address to receive direct marketing materials. (If there is any discrepancy between the Chinese and English versions, the English version shall prevail.)