This is the Privacy Policy governing the usage of the VCB2B.COM Web Site (“VCB2B”) and the collection, use, transfer and processing of your Collected Information by IATOPIA.COM Limited (“IATOPIA” or “We”). By using VCB2B, you allow to our Privacy Policy to be implemented as follows.

IATOPIA take individual and corporate privacy seriously. We respect your individual and corporate privacy and promise:

1. to implement computer, physical and procedural safeguards to protect the security and confidentiality of the corporate and personal data we collect;
2. to limit both the corporate and personal data collected to the minimum required to provide a better service;
3. to permit only properly trained, authorized employees to access ALL corporate and personal data;
4. not to disclose your corporate and personal data and information to external parties without your consent.

 

1. Information collection

In order to provide a better service, we may need to collect information when you register with us, use our functions and services, or communicate with us.

We collect information and maintain a database about Hong Kong and overseas companies for a reference on the current global market. In the process, we also collect personal information about individual contact persons of the companies or their employees.

If specific information is requested but not supplied, we may be unable to provide the requested service.

We only retain personal data for so long as it is necessary. However a copy may be archived indefinitely.

 

2. Use of information

The purposes for which information may be used by us include:

1. web applications;
2. video conferencing functions and services;
3. online presentation functions and services;
4. services provide to facilitate trade between buyers and suppliers, and providing enquirers with contact and business information;
5. our operations, e.g., incorporation into our database, analysis, research and auditing;
6. notification of promotional events or trade fairs around the world;
7. distribution of publications (both electronic and hardcopy) and research materials;
8. services or products marketing;
9. complying with laws in or outside Hong Kong;
10. legal proceedings, including collecting overdue amounts;
11. other related purposes.

 

We may conduct direct marketing via newsletters, e-bulletins, fax, emails, direct mails, telephone and other means of communication. You may choose not to receive promotional materials and we will cease to do so without charge.

3. Disclosure

We will keep the personal data we hold confidential but may provide information to:

1. personnel, agents, advisers, auditors, contractors, financial institutions, and service providers in connection with our operations or services;
2. our local and overseas offices, affiliates, business partners and counterparts;
3. public, including persons' enquiries;
4. persons under a duty of confidentiality to us;
5. persons to whom we are required to make disclosure under applicable laws in or outside Hong Kong;
6. actual or proposed transferees or participants of our services.

 

4. Cookies (applicable to online user)

Cookies are commonly used to facilitate transmission and to provide more useful features. It is a piece of data stored in your computer. We use these devices to find out more about the use of our websites and the user preferences, in order to further improve our services. We may share summarized traffic data with advertisers. We note traffic, pages visited and time spent. You are not identified. However, if you agree by registering with us, we may link the information to you, so that you may receive information more suited to your interests.

You may also set your browser to reject cookies, or tell you when a cookie is being sent.

Cookies are necessary for some features of the website to work, e.g., to maintain continuity during a session. If they are not accepted, those features may not work properly.

5. Security

All personal data stored electronically are password-protected. Encryption technology is used on our secured web areas. Our computer systems are placed in restricted areas. We only permit authorized employees to access personal data. These employees are trained on our privacy policies.

6. Hyperlinks (applicable to online user)

Hyperlinks to other websites are provided for your convenience. You will leave our website for another location that is not controlled by us. Our privacy policies do not apply to other websites. Please refer to the privacy policies of the other websites.

7. Changes

We may update this privacy policy without further notification.

8. Your consent and rights

By using our service, making an application or visiting our website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this privacy policy.

Under the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, individuals have the right:

1. to check whether we hold personal data about you and to access such data;
2. to require us to correct inaccurate data;
3. to ascertain our policies and practices in relation to personal data and the kind of personal data held by us.

 

Please send requests to access or correct data, questions or complaints to:

IATOPIA.COM Limited
Address:               1512- 1515, Star House, 3 Salisbury Road, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Kong Kong.
Telephone:             (852) 2738 8916
Fax:                      (852) 2957 8823
Email:                   info@iatopia.com