A. Introduction

The privacy of our website visitors is very important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
By consenting to the use of cookies when you first visit our website, you allow us to use cookies in accordance with this policy. You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time.

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B. Collecting Personal Information

We may collect, store, and use the following types of personal information:

• Information about your device, including IP address, browser type, and operating system.

• Information about your visits and use of the website, such as referral sources, page views, and navigation paths.

• Information you provide when contacting us (such as your name, organization, and email address).

• Information generated while using the website, including timing, frequency, and patterns of use.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive data or children’s data.

 

C. Using Personal Information

We use personal information to:

• Administer and improve our website;

• Respond to inquiries and communication;

• Send non-marketing administrative emails (e.g., updates or confirmations);

• Maintain website security and prevent fraud;

• Generate anonymized statistical information about website use.

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their marketing purposes.

 

D. Disclosing Personal Information

We may disclose personal data:

• Where required by law or legal process;

• To our trusted service providers who assist us in operating the website (e.g., hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality agreements;

• To protect our legal rights and prevent misuse or fraud.

International transfers may occur only where appropriate safeguards exist (such as EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

 

E. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

 

F. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.
However, internet transmission is inherently insecure; we cannot guarantee absolute data security.

G. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data;

• Request correction or deletion;

• Object to or restrict processing;

• Withdraw consent at any time;

• Request data portability.

All requests are free of charge and will be handled promptly.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@phkcci.com.

 

H. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance functionality and measure performance.
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. Some are essential for the site to function; others help us analyze usage or personalize content.

We use:

• Essential cookies – necessary for core website functions;

• Analytics cookies – e.g., Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site;

• Preference cookies – to remember your cookie settings.

Analytics and marketing cookies are only activated after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner.

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time using the “Manage Cookies” link in the footer.

I. Google Consent Mode

We use Google Consent Mode (version 2) to adjust how Google services such as Analytics and Ads collect and process data based on your consent.
When you decline analytics or marketing cookies, Google scripts are automatically adjusted to respect your preferences.

J. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time by publishing a new version on our website.
Please check this page occasionally to ensure you are aware of any changes.

K. Contact

If you have questions about this policy or your data, please contact us at:
Portugal-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHKCCI)
Email: info@phkcci.com
Website: www.phkcci.com