Centum Charitas Foundation (CCF) is committed to strict compliance with the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance in the handling of personal data provided by users of this website (“Users”) to CCF’s website (including personal data submitted through websites, email newsletters, and activities directly associated with CCF).
Users are advised to review this Privacy Policy from time to time to ensure that they are fully aware of how the CCF website treats the personal data provided by Users in order to make full use of this website and the services provided. By using this website, users agree to the obligations and policies set out herein. CCF reserves the right to change this policy from time to time without prior notice. Users who continue to use this website after the policy has been amended will be deemed to have accepted such amendments.
Data Collection
- Personal information about users is collected and stored by CCF primarily in the following circumstances:
• Users participating in surveys or games on the CCF website;
• Users submitting work (e.g., articles, photos and event information) or making comments on the CCF website;
• Users requesting information or services from CCF;
• Users registering for activities organised by CCF. - We utilise small text files, known as cookies, to record browsing activity on our website or mobile applications, without collecting any personally identifiable information about our users. When a user browses our website or mobile applications, cookies are created on the browsing device. These cookies contain an anonymous and unique identifier that identifies the individual browsing device but cannot be used to collect any personal information. They do not have the ability to identify individual users of the website. We use small text files to count the number of visits made by users. We collect, store, and process browsing information either by ourselves or through a third-party service provider that we have selected. This is done to compile statistics about the use of our website, manage and improve its quality, and analyse its use. You have the option to accept or decline small text files in your browser settings. Declining may limit your access to certain features of our website and/or mobile applications.
- Under normal circumstances, CCF will never disclose information submitted by users to third parties without their consent. In addition, only authorised personnel will have access to user information.
- Under certain circumstances (including protecting the rights and interests of the Fund and its users, copyright and intellectual property rights, investigating illegal activities in accordance with the requirements of the law, protecting the personal safety of Fund members and the public, etc.), the Fund has the right to disclose the user’s personal information to a third party without the knowledge and consent of the person concerned.
- The Fund provides links to third-party websites. If the user is linked to other websites through this website, the user shall bear the risk of accessing such third-party websites. The Pioneer Foundation is not responsible for the information, services, products, and promotions offered by these third-party websites. In addition, these third parties follow their own privacy policies and practices, which are not covered by this website’s privacy policy. If a user provides personal information to these third parties, CCF is not responsible for the protection and confidentiality of the information.