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Privacy Policy
Statement
This policy
statement provides information on the obligations and policies of
Portalvision.com Limited, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and associated
companies (the "Company") under the Hong Kong SAR Personal Data
(Privacy) Ordinance 1995 - Cap.486 (the "Ordinance").
The Company safeguard all
information provided by our Customers and web site Users ("Users").
We do not collect any personally identifiable information from Users during
their browsing of our web sites. When Users visit our web sites we record
their visit only as a 'hit' and do not collect any Personal Data from them.
We will however make a record of their visit that shows only the Domain Name
Server address, part of their e-mail address, and of the pages visited. We use
such information only for preparing general statistics on the usage of our
web sites.
If Personal Data are collected in the process of making enquires or
submitting applications for services provided by different operations within The
Company, Users will be informed via the respective [Personal
Information Collection Statements] of our web sites of such purposes
and uses, including the extent of their transfer and disclosure; and the
right of access to and correction of the collected Personal Data.
In order for us to provide Users with customizable and personalized services,
we use 'cookies' to store and sometimes track information about Users. The
information collected by means of 'cookies' includes Users' login name and
his or her navigation pattern. This is done without Users being aware that it
is occurring. Generally, we use 'cookies' to estimate our audience size; to
track Users' progress and number of entries in our promotional activities; to
assist merchants in tracking visits to, and business at, their stores, and to
measure Users' traffic patterns. Personal Data collected by means of
'cookies' will not be disclosed to any third parties except to those parties
within The Company.
Once we have obtained User's Personal Data, it will be maintained securely in
our system. We shall retain Users' Personal Data for so long as he or she is
a registered user of our Web sites. Only the authorized staff, who have been
properly trained, will be permitted access to such Personal Data, and we
shall not release such Personal Data to any external parties except those
parties set out in our [Personal Information Collection
Statements] without User's agreement.
We may from time to time send direct marketing materials promoting products
and services to Users based on their Personal Data. Suitable opt-out
facilities will be provided during the direct marketing process.
We shall make our best endeavours to ensure that the privacy of Users is
properly protected. However, given the nature of the Internet, we cannot
guarantee that there is "perfect security".
In order to provide users with more information and services, we use third
party content providers and service providers, and provide links to other Web
sites. These third parties may collect Users' Personal Data when users make
use of their services. These third parties adhere to their own privacy
policies and practices and our Privacy Policy Statement does not cover such
third party practices.
Should Users have any queries about our privacy policy and practice, please
write via e-mail to info@portal-vision.com
or via mail to Room 1520, New Commerce Centre, 19 On Sum Street, Shatin.
Personal Information Collection
Statement
Portalvision.com
Limited, its subsidiaries, affiliates, and associated companies (the
"Company"),
as one "Data User", in complying with the requirements of the
Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Chapter 486 of the laws of the Hong Kong
SAR, is committed to safeguarding your privacy on-line, and notify you of
certain matters when collecting information from you. This statement may
change from time to time, so please check back periodically. By subscription
and every time you log-in to this Web site to use our services, you agree to
be bound by this statement at that time in force.
COLLECTION OF DATA
At the time of subscription and
at other times when using this Web site, you may be asked to provide us with
personally identifiable information, such as your name and e-mail address. It
is necessary for us to collect your information for providing you the various
services and activities offered on this web site. You are not obliged to
supply the data here but if you fail to provide the information requested, we
will not be able to provide you the services and activities available on this
Web site.
PURPOSE AND USE OF DATA
The information we collected
will be used for the following purposes:-
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to monitor use of this Web site and to help its further
development;
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to compile aggregate statistics about our users and to analyze
site usage;
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to collect data for identity verification and records and to
maintain contact lists for correspondence;
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to operate internal control, resolve disputes, troubleshoot
problems and enforce our terms of use ;
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to deliver information to you that we believe you may have
interest in, such as targeted banners, new services and products and other
promotions and marketing materials;
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to contact you regarding administrative notices and
communications relevant to your use of this Web site and to respond to your
request.
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We may also use your information
to match user information with third party data (i.e. to compare two sets of
personal data collected for different purposes). By subscribing to this Web
site or by logging-in, you consent to carry out this matching procedure when
we deem it is necessary in order to provide our services.
In addition, we will also use your information in the following manner:-
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We will share much of our data, including your information,
with our business partners, subsidiaries and associated companies.
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In order to provide you with more information and services, we
have arranged content providers and service providers to provide
information and services. It may be necessary for us to share your
information with these content providers and service providers.
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If we add new features or
services that might require the sharing of your personal information with an
additional advertiser or sponsor, we will provide you with notice and the
opportunity to opt-out to receive these offers.
TRANSFER OF DATA
Your information will not
generally be disclosed or transferred to any other party in a form that would
identify you except in the following circumstances: -
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If we use third party suppliers or service providers to
facilitate our services, we will have to provide your information to these
suppliers or service providers offering such services where you choose to
use these services.
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We may disclose or access account information when we believe
in good faith that the law requires it.
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We may also disclose or access account information for
administrative and other purposes that we deem necessary to maintain,
service, and improve our services.
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In addition, your information
will be accessed by, disclosed or transferred to our business partners, any
person or bodies corporate or division within The Company.
As the parties mentioned above may have places of business outside Hong Kong, your information may be
transferred out of Hong Kong. By subscribing to our Web site or by
logging-in, you agree to us transferring your information to these parties
outside Hong
Kong.
These parties adhere to their own privacy customs and policies and we have no
control over their use of your information. Therefore, we are not liable to
their use of your information.
Please also see our [Privacy Policy Statement]
which sets out our general privacy policy and practices in respect of our
collection, holding and use of your information.
ACCESS TO DATA
You have the right to request
access to, and correction of, information about you held by us, by paying us
the reasonable charges incurred by us in relation to administering and complying
with your request. If you need to check whether we hold your personal
information or if you wish to have access to, correct any information
relating to you which is inaccurate, please write via e-mail to info@portal-vision.com
or via mail to Room 1520, New Commerce Centre, 19 On Sum Street, Shatin
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