How we collect, use and protect personal information — written in the plainest English we can manage, governed by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong.
Schnalz.net ("we", "us", or "our") operates the schnalz.net website. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or otherwise communicate with us.
This policy is governed by the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong and the Personal Data (Privacy) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021.
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
The personal information we collect may include:
We use the information we collect to:
In compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486), we are committed to protecting your personal data. Under the Ordinance, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies and applicable Hong Kong law.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or providing services to you. These parties are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of your information.
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to outside parties without your consent, except as required by Hong Kong law.
Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Your information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of Hong Kong. By submitting your information, you agree to such transfers, which will be protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and Hong Kong data protection laws.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us via:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data in Hong Kong if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.