Introduction
La French Tech Shanghai (hereinafter referred to as “FTSH”) respects and protects your personal information and privacy. We are committed to handling your personal data in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, including the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you access our website or participate in our events and activities.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information:
- Identity information (e.g., name, gender, date of birth)
- Contact details (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address)
- Professional information (e.g., job title, company name)
- Technical and usage data (e.g., pages visited, time spent on site)
We only collect data that is necessary, lawful, and directly related to the purposes described in this policy.
How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
- Membership registration and administration
- Providing updates about our events, initiatives, and relevant news
- Responding to your inquiries or requests
- Improving our services and user experience
- Ensuring the security of our website and systems
If we intend to use your data for any purpose beyond those stated, we will seek your prior, explicit consent.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell or unlawfully share your personal data with third parties. We may share your data under the following circumstances:
- With your explicit consent
- With authorities as required by applicable law or regulation
- With trusted third-party service providers, only when necessary and under strict confidentiality and data protection agreements
Data Storage and Transfers
Your personal data is stored on servers located in Hong Kong.
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.
We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, after which it will be securely deleted or anonymized.
Your Rights
Under Hong Kong law, you have the following rights:
- To access and obtain a copy of your personal data
- To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- To withdraw your consent at any time
- To request information about how your data is being used
You may contact us using the details below to exercise these rights.
Protection of Minors
We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you are under 18, please only use our website and services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last Revised” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Disclaimer
French Tech Shanghai (“FTSH”) is a community initiative managed by volunteers. This website is operated and hosted in Hong Kong and follows the applicable laws of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Information provided here is for community and informational purposes only and does not create any legal or commercial obligations.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us: