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HKCitizen.net (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled securely and in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of data:
• IP Address: We collect IP addresses for security monitoring, website analytics, and improving user experience.
• Subscription Data: When you subscribe to our services, we collect your email address and any other necessary details.
• User Account Information: If you register for an account, we collect your name, email address, and any other details you voluntarily provide.
• Comments and Interactions: If you leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
• Advertising Data: We may collect data related to the advertisements you view and interact with on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
• To provide and improve our services.
• To analyse website traffic and user interactions.
• To enhance security and prevent fraudulent activities.
• To manage user accounts and enable commenting features.
• To send newsletters or updates if you have subscribed.
• To display relevant advertisements.
We do not share your personal data with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
• Legitimate Interests: To maintain website security, monitor traffic, and improve our services.
• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or voluntarily provide personal data.
• Legal Obligations: Where required by law, such as responding to legal requests or preventing fraud.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. If you request to delete your account or unsubscribe from our services, we will remove your personal data from our records.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
• Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal obligations.
• Objection: Object to data processing based on legitimate interests.
• Data Portability: Request to transfer your data to another service provider.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@hkcitizen.net.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to improve your experience on our website. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as analytics providers and advertisers. While we do not share personal data with these third parties, they may collect anonymised data through cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at info@hkcitizen.net.
Last Updated: 31 March 2025