Privacy Policy | Hongandassociates

Personal Information Collection Statement

Introduction

1. At Hong & Associates ("the Firm") , we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with the utmost care. We take all reasonably practicable precautions and exercise due diligence to comply with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap 486("PDPO") . This Personal Information Collection Statement (together with our Privacy Policy) outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data in the course of providing legal services and conducting our business.

Collection of Personal Data

2. Personal data collected from you will be used only for the purposes specified at the time of collection or for purposes directly or indirectly related to those specified and in our Privacy Policy and Personal Information Collection Statement.

3. For Clients (and Potential Clients):-

(a) We may use your personal data to fulfill our legal obligations, including but not limited to conducting due diligence and conflict of interest checks;

(b) We use your personal date to help us understand your needs for our legal service; and

4. For Job Applicants, personal data (including CV and relevant supporting documents) submitted as part of a job application will be used strictly for recruitment purposes related to that application.

5. By providing your personal data to us, you consent to its collection, use, and disclosure in accordance with the Privacy Policy and Personal Information Collection Statement.

Disclosure of Personal Data

6. Your personal data will generally be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent unless such disclosure is necessary and lawful for the purpose for which the data was collected, to comply with our professional or legal obligations required under relevant laws (including court orders), or as required for reporting criminal activity under relevant laws.

Retention of Personal Data

7. We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law or regulation.

Rights of Access and Correction

8. You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by us. Requests for access or correction should be made in writing. Please contact us at ew@hongandassociates.com for such requests.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

9. We reserve the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of any updates.

10. If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at ew@hongandassociates.com.