Privacy Policy
Introduction
At Hong Kong Arts Centre (HKAC), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal data in compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, use, disclosure, and protection of personal data by HKAC and its associated organisations, including Hong Kong Art School, Public Art Hong Kong, and Comix Home Base, and external service providers or third parties engaged to assist in the development, organisation, and management in connection with their activities and services.
Information We Collect
We collect personal data when you register for our services, participate in our events or interact with our website. The personal data we collect may include your name, title, email address, date of birth, education level, website usage data (such as IP address and browser type), and other relevant information.
The supply of personal data is voluntary. However, if you do not provide certain information, we may not be able to provide you with specific services or features, such as membership benefits or personalised updates.
Use of Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
• To inform you about the latest news, programme highlights, education activities, course information, discounts, benefits, promotions, newsletters, fund-raising announcements, and information about talks, seminars, and other related events from HKAC and its associated organisations, including Hong Kong Art School, Public Art Hong Kong, and Comix Home Base.
• To offer programme information and ticketing discounts on activities held within but not organised by HKAC.
• To conduct marketing questionnaires and research to improve the quality of our programmes and services.
We may use your personal data for other purposes related to our business operations, but only with your express consent.
Disclosure of Your Information
We may disclose your personal data to our associated organisations, including Hong Kong Art School, Public Art Hong Kong, and Comix Home Base, and external service providers or third parties engaged to assist in the development, organisation, and management, for the purposes outlined above. These organisations are based in Hong Kong and are subject to the same data protection obligations under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
We will not sell, share, lease, or transfer your personal data to any third parties without your prior consent, except as required by law or to comply with legal obligations.
Data Security
We take practicable steps to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, processing, erasure, loss, or use. Your personal data is stored and processed within Hong Kong, and we have implemented appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard it, including secure servers and access controls. We also ensure that personal data is not retained for longer than necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, unless required by law.
Your Rights
Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486), you have the following rights:
• Access: Request access to your personal data held by us.
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., where retention is required by law).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at:
• Email: hkac@hkac.org.hk
• Subject: Data Access/Correction Request
We will respond to your request in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Direct Marketing
We may use your personal data for direct marketing purposes, but only with your consent. If you no longer wish to receive direct marketing materials from us, you can opt out by:
• Clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails.
• Sending an email to hkac@hkac.org.hk with "unsubscribe" in the subject line.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and collect information about how you use our site. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyse website traffic and optimise our services.
You can set your browser to accept or decline cookies. Declining cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of our website. The data collected via cookies is used solely for analytical purposes and is deleted after analysis.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing any personal data.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
• Email: hkac@hkac.org.hk
• Fax: (852) 2802 0798
• Postal Address: 8/F, 2 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Language
This Privacy Policy is available in English and Chinese. In the event of any inconsistency between the English and Chinese versions, the English version shall prevail.
Last Updated
August 4, 2025
