Your privacy is of utmost importance to us, and we are dedicated to safeguarding it. This Privacy Policy, in conjunction with the Terms outlined on our Terms and Conditions Page, establishes the framework for the processing of any personal data collected from you or provided by you to us.
If you do not agree to our Privacy Policy and the Terms detailed on the Terms and Conditions Page, please do not use this Website.
The Personal Data We Collect From You
1) Your personal information may be collected through various channels, including but not limited to:
2) We may process, but not limit ourselves to, the following data about you:
3) Our Website utilizes cookies. If you wish to prevent us from collecting cookies when you visit our Website, please adjust the privacy settings in your web browser. You can manage cookie acceptance directly from there.
Data Storage
4) The data collected from you will be shared with and stored on a secure server under our control. Additionally, this data may be processed by our staff or service contractors located outside of Hong Kong who work for us. They may be involved in tasks such as order fulfillment, processing payment details, and providing program or support services. By submitting your personal data, you explicitly consent to this transfer, storage, or processing. We will take all reasonably necessary steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and in compliance with this Privacy Policy.
5) While we strive to protect your personal data to the best of our ability, please note that the transmission of information over the internet is not completely secure. Despite our efforts, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to our Website; therefore, any transmission is done at your own risk. Upon receiving your information, we implement strict procedures and security measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Data Retention
6) Unless otherwise agreed, hard copies of any documents containing personal data provided to us will become our property and will not be returned. Personal data will be retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. We will dispose of any personal data in our possession in compliance with our internal policies.
Data Usage & Disclosure
7) We use personal data for the purpose of providing a broad range of education and training programs, activities, awards, competitions and other services to our students, customers, and inquirers.
8) Personal data under our possession is treated confidentially; however, we may collaboratively use personal data with our subsidiaries, associated companies, universities, academic institutions, student alumni, and other relevant entities in relation to the services and products rendered to or sought by you.
9) Your personal data may be disclosed in response to government regulatory agencies overseeing our regulated products and business practices, and in cooperation with law enforcement agencies or other government bodies as mandated by law.
10) We might share aggregated data about our users with third parties to enhance products, services, and the learning experience, or with advisors and investors for general business analysis purposes.
11) We do not have control over how third parties use personal information, as they operate under their own privacy policies. We do not assume responsibility for the privacy safeguards maintained by such third parties.
How to Access or Correct Your Personal Data
12) You have the right to request access to and rectification of your personal data in our possession. If you would like to receive a copy of your personal data, believe that the information we have collected about you is inaccurate, or wish for your data to be removed from our records, please contact us at information@hopkins.edu.hk.
13) If you do not wish to receive communications from us regarding program updates, events, projects, services, and publications, you can submit a written request to us at information@hopkins.edu.hk , including your name and email address.
Changes to Our Privacy Policy
14) We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time and from time to time. We will notify you of changes by posting them here or through other suitable means. Any alterations to the Privacy Policy will take effect when the updated policy is published on the Websites. Your use of the Websites, our products, and services, or your provision of information to us following such changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.