St. Margaret’s Church (“The Church”) owns this website in its sole discretion. The information published on this website is for the reference of the faithful of the Church only. Although we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this website, we do not guarantee that the contents of this website are accurate. No error or omission shall constitute or give rise to any legal liability. We will not be liable or indemnified for any action or decision taken in connection with the use of the information posted on this website or any decision whatsoever (including but not limited to any losses) arising out of any action or decision taken. This website contains links to other web pages, as well as some of the information provided by third parties. This website is not responsible for any errors, omissions or deviations in such information and reserves the right to omit, set aside or organize all or part of such information. If the User connects to other web pages from this website, the User must acknowledge and agree that such web pages are compiled and provided by other organizations other than the Church, and such relevant organizations are responsible for the content. The copyright and other intellectual property rights in the materials posted on this website belong to and are reserved by the relevant owners. Each person shall be liable for any loss or damage arising out of actual or alleged infringement of copyright or other intellectual property rights and shall be liable for any loss or damage to the Website and/or the Church.
Privacy Policy
This policy covers the purpose of explaining how this website handles personal data provided by users when browsing the website of St. Margaret’s Church (the “Church”) (the “Website”) or using the services contained therein. Personal data refers to information that identifies the user and is generally non-public. This website collects personal data from users when they use this website or our services, or when they write to or make various requests or applications through this website or email. The provision of information by users is entirely voluntary. If the user fails to provide the requested information, or if the information provided is incorrect or incomplete, this website and the library may not be able to process the user’s case or application. This website reserves the right to verify the personal data provided by users. Only authorized persons will be granted access to the User’s personal data. Without the consent of the user, this website will not publish the user’s personal information to any outside person. This website reserves the right to use the personal data provided by users for statistical and data analysis, and has the right to use and publish the resulting data. The publication of statistical and data analysis results will not lead to the identification of the person providing the information. Requests for access to and correction of personal data must be made in writing to the Church. When the user browses this website, the server collects information about usage and navigation patterns. Such information is only for the purpose of evaluating the use of this website. Although we strive to ensure that our users’ privacy is closely protected, due to the nature of the Internet, we cannot guarantee 100% security.
Personal Information Collection Statement
The Church undertakes to comply with the personal data management requirements under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region when collecting and managing personal data, and to protect the privacy, confidentiality and security of the personal data we hold. We are equally committed to ensuring that all of our employees and agents uphold these responsibilities.
Purpose of collecting personal data
a. We entrust Bank of China (Hong Kong) (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”) to use the bank’s online donation system to process our online donation service. Donors will be directed to the bank’s online donation system to complete the entire donation process.
b. To activate online donation, when you enter the bank’s online donation system, the bank will start collecting the following personal data:
– Donor and contact name
– Donor and contact phone number
– Donor and contact email Address
– Donor’s postal address
– Donor’s credit card details and/or
– Donor’s bank account details
c. We may collect personal Name and contact information, and no credit card information and/or bank account information will be requested.
d. We also do not collect credit card information and/or bank account information if we communicate with you by mail, email or electronic communications.
e. The provision of the above personal data to us is voluntary. If you are unwilling to do so, it may prevent us from accomplishing the purposes listed above.
f. When you browse our website, we may collect basic information about your operating system and browser, and IP address from your browsing device, such information only provides us with statistical data on website usage.
Use of Cookies
a. We use cookies to identify website visitors and track their movements to help us tailor the user experience of our website (eg recording your preferred language and font size when browsing). Cookies are small files sent from a website and placed in the browser of a visitor’s computer or mobile phone. They do not store personally identifiable information.
b. You may choose to set your browser not to accept cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain functions and features of our website.
Transfer and management of personal data
a. The personal data collected by the bank will be transferred to the credit card/financial institution to complete your donation.
b. We will download personal data from the channels designated by the bank for internal verification and financial audit purposes.
c. After obtaining your consent or your no-objection instruction, we will use your name, email, phone number or address for future communications between the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and you.
d. The Church and the Bank will not sell, rent, trade or otherwise transfer your data to any third party in any form.
e. We may be required to comply with certain laws or instructions of the Hong Kong judiciary to disclose your personal data to designated persons or organisations.
Security Measures
a. We take all practical steps to protect all personal data and will prevent any unauthorized or accidental access, processing, deletion, loss or use.
b. We will store the personal data collected strictly confidential and securely. Our web server does not store personal data.
c. The Bank has appropriate security measures in place to process and store your personal data that is passed to the Bank for the purpose of processing donations.
Access, Correction and Deletion of Personal Data
You have the right to request access to your personal data at any time, or contact us by email at [email protected] to correct or delete your personal data as appropriate.