Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 29, 2021

This Privacy Policy describes Our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of Your information when You use the Service and tells You about Your privacy rights and how the law protects You.

The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong (SBHK) is concerned to ensure that all personal data submitted through https://sbhk.org.hk (Site) are handled in strict adherence to the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PD(P)O).

Collection of Information

SBHK will record the visits to the Site by using cookies and without collecting any personal identifiable information of users.

Cookie

A cookie is a small amount of data created in a device (such as a computer & mobile) when a person visits a website on the device. It often includes a unique anonymous identifier. A cookie can be used to identify a device. It, however, is not used to collect any personal information. In other words, it does not have the function of identifying an individual user of the Site.

Cookies are used by the SBHK to collect statistics about the number of visits of users to the Site and the users’ preference of websites and online services offered on the Site.

Although most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, the decision of whether to accept or not is yours. You have the choice to accept or decline cookies by way of consent. You may adjust your browser settings to prevent the reception of cookies, or to provide notification whenever a cookie is sent to you.

By using our Sites, you are consenting to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies in this way, you should refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser or not using our Sites. The most common browser settings in this respect will be explained below. However, please note that if you do select such a setting, you may not be able to access the full functionality of our website.

Website Analytics

We may also partner with selected third parties, such as Google Analytics and others, to allow tracking technologies on the Site through the use of cookies, to, among other things, analyze and track users’ use of the Site, determine the popularity of certain content and better understand online activity. By accessing the Site, you consent to collecting and using your information by these third-party vendors. You are encouraged to review their privacy policy and contact them directly for responses to your questions. We do not transfer personal data to these third-party vendors. However, if you do not want any information to be collected and used by tackling technologies, you can visit the third-party vendor such as the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Tool or Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out Tool, to check your browser.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, You can contact us via email: sbhkinfo@sbhk.org.hk .