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PRIVACY POLICY

Hong Kong Palaeontology Research Centre Limited
(hereinafter referred to as "the Centre", "we", "us", or "our")

The Centre values personal data privacy and handles all related information in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of the Laws of Hong Kong and this Policy. This Policy explains how we collect, use, and retain personal data obtained through this website, email, or telephone.

 

1. Information We Collect

This website does not currently feature online forms. If you contact us via the following methods, we may collect the information you provide, such as:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • Name of your school, organisation, or company

  • Job title

  • Content of the enquiry and related communication records

We will not request more information than is necessary to respond to your enquiry or process collaborative matters.

 

2. Use of Information

The personal data we collect is generally used only for:

  • Responding to your enquiries

  • Following up on educational projects, advisory services, collaborations, sponsorships, or other business arrangements

  • Internal record-keeping and necessary administrative purposes

  • Use under circumstances required or permitted by law

We will not sell your personal data.

 

3. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected. Thereafter, the data will be deleted or anonymised in accordance with our internal administrative arrangements, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

 

4. Data Security and Disclosure

We implement reasonable measures to prevent unauthorised access, processing, erasure, loss, or use of personal data.

We generally do not disclose your personal data to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

  • Where your consent has been obtained

  • Where disclosure to service providers (such as email or website hosting providers) is necessary to complete the services you requested, and strictly limited to the necessary scope

  • Where disclosure is required by law, or necessary to establish, exercise, or defend legal rights

 

5. Cookies and Technical Data

This website may use essential cookies or similar technologies required for its operation to maintain basic website functions. If analytics tools are used, we will only process relevant data to the extent necessary to understand website usage. You can manage cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

 

6. Access and Correction

In accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to request access to and correction of the personal data we hold about you. Please send such requests via email to: explore@hkpalaeo.com.

We may charge a reasonable fee permitted by law for processing data access requests, and will handle them in accordance with applicable regulations upon receipt.

 

7. Minors

If an enquiry involves the personal data of minors, it must be submitted by a parent, guardian, or the person in charge of the school/organisation, ensuring that proper authorisation has been obtained.

 

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time and will publish the revised version on this page. By continuing to use this website or submitting enquiries to us after an update, you acknowledge and accept the revised arrangements.

 

9. Contact Us

For any enquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or personal data matters, please contact:

Hong Kong Palaeontology Research Centre Limited
Email: fionma@hkpalaeo.com
Tel: +852 44942753
Website: www.hkpalaeo.com

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