Privacy Policy
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy is formulated in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong (hereinafter referred to as the “Ordinance”). It sets out how our company collects, holds, processes, uses and transfers your personal data in the course of our foreign trade business. This Policy applies when you browse our website, submit enquiries, request quotations, place orders for goods, apply for samples, arrange logistics delivery and conduct other business dealings with us. We are a Data User as defined under the Ordinance and undertake to comply with the six Data Protection Principles.
2. Personal Data Collected
We only collect data voluntarily provided by you and necessary for business operations, including: Full name, job title, company name, email address, telephone number, WhatsApp / LinkedIn and other contact information; Shipping address, billing address, tax ID and customs declaration related information; Enquiry content, order records, messages and communication records; Automatically collected by the website: IP address, browser type, device information, Cookies, browsing records and visit timestamp.
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data such as race, religion, health and biometric features unless you voluntarily provide such data and it is necessary for our business.
3. Purposes of Using Data
Personal data will only be used for the following legitimate purposes related to foreign trade: Respond to enquiries, provide quotations, product information and arrange samples; Process orders, production, shipment, logistics, customs clearance, payment and after-sales services; Customer relationship management, order tracking and technical support; Send product updates, new product announcements and promotional information (Direct Marketing, subject to your express consent); Website analytics, optimisation of user experience and service quality; Compliance with Hong Kong laws, tax, customs and regulatory requirements; Fraud prevention, dispute resolution and safeguarding transaction security.
We will not use your data for new unrelated purposes without your voluntary and express consent.
4. Disclosure and Sharing of Data with Third Parties
We will not sell, rent or unlawfully transfer your personal data. Disclosure is permitted only under the following circumstances: You have given prior written or express consent; Authorised service providers: logistics providers, freight forwarders, payment institutions, customs brokers, hosting providers, CRM systems, email service providers, analytics tool vendors, etc. Such third parties only process data under our instructions and are bound by confidentiality obligations; Disclosure required by law, court orders, law enforcement or regulatory authorities; In the event of company merger, acquisition, restructuring or business transfer, data may be transferred together with the business.
5. Cross-border Transfer of Personal Data
Your personal data may be transferred to places outside Hong Kong (including Mainland China, Southeast Asia, Europe, America and other regions) for order processing, warehousing, logistics, server hosting and operational needs. We will adopt reasonable safeguards in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (such as signing standard contractual clauses) to ensure overseas recipients maintain a level of data protection no less than that required under Hong Kong law.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses Cookies, web beacons and other technologies to collect usage records.
- Necessary Cookies: Required for basic website operation and cannot be disabled;
- Analytics / Marketing Cookies: Used for traffic statistics and advertising optimisation. You may reject them via browser settings. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for detailed rules.
7. Data Retention Period
Personal data will only be retained for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected:
- Unconverted enquiries: retained for 2 years;
- Completed orders and business records: retained for 7 years (to satisfy tax and foreign trade document compliance requirements). Upon expiry of the retention period or when the data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise the data.
8. Your Rights under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance
Under the Ordinance, you have the right to: Access the personal data we hold about you; Correct inaccurate or incomplete data; Withdraw consent for direct marketing at any time and request us to stop sending marketing messages; Enquire about our data handling policies and measures.
To exercise your rights, please email the contact mailbox stated above. We will respond within the statutory time limit and may charge a reasonable administrative fee for access requests. If you are dissatisfied with our handling, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong.
9. Data Security
We implement technical, administrative and physical security measures (including encryption, access control and employee confidentiality agreements) to protect personal data against unauthorised access, use, disclosure, alteration or destruction. Given the nature of internet transmission, absolute security cannot be guaranteed. In the event of a personal data breach, we will conduct an assessment and notify the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data and affected parties as required by law.
10. Direct Marketing
If you tick to give consent, we may use your contact information to send product, quotation and promotional materials. You may unsubscribe at any time (via the unsubscribe link in emails or by written request). We will not pass your data to third parties for direct marketing without your consent.
11. Minors
This website and services are intended for commercial clients only. We do not knowingly collect personal data from persons under the age of 16. If you are under 16, please do not submit any personal data.
12. Policy Revision
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised version takes effect upon publication on the website. Material changes will be notified to customers by email.
13. Governing Law
This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.