Sourcing Union takes individual privacy seriously. This Statement explains our policies and practices.
We respect your privacy and we promise:
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to implement computer, physical and procedural safeguards to protect the security and confidentiality of the personal data we collect
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to limit the personal data collected to the minimum required to provide a better service
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to permit only properly trained, authorized employees to access personal data
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not to disclose your personal data to external parties unless you have agreed, we are required by law or we have previously informed you.
1. Information collection
In order to provide a better service to you, we may collect information when you register with us, use our services, attend our functions, or communicate with us.
As part of our mission to facilitate the trading business within the members, we collect information and maintain a database about Hong Kong and overseas companies. 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
We collect all the information in your account on sourcingunion.com, such as your company name, address, contact person, telephone number, fax number, email and etc. This is to enforce the agreement between you and sourcingunion.com, to ensure that you are reachable by potential trade partners, or to troubleshoot problems with your account. Sometimes we may contract with third parties to offer you products or services which we ourselves do not offer. To fully access and use such services, you may be asked to provide certain information. We may conduct direct marketing via fax, email, direct mail, telephone and other means of communication, or send e-newsletters to you. You may choose not to receive promotional materials, by simply telling us, and we will cease to do so.
3. Security
As a user, we are strongly recommended to keep your Member ID and password on sourcingunion.com safe and secure. To ensure the safety and security of your company and personal information do not divulge your password to others. If you feel that your Member ID or password is for any reason at risk, please contact us immediately.
4. 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.
5. Changes
We may update this Statement. When we do, the changes will be posted on sourcingunion.com
6. 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 Statement.