愛比施慈善教育基金網上私隱政策

感謝閣下瀏覽我們的網站：https://www.abcfoundation.hk。愛比施慈善教育基金有限公司（以下簡稱「ABC」、「我們」或「本公司」）致力於維護社區對我們品牌的信任，而我們對閣下的私隱承諾亦不例外。我們竭力保障互聯網上的個人私隱，尤其是兒童的私隱。我們是一間根據《稅務條例》第88條註冊的慈善機構，向企業舉辦教育工作坊，以及為學生舉行活動，同時促進獎學金申請機會，並管理包括幼稚園資助計劃在內的慈善項目。因此，我們會不時收集必要的數據，以處理申請、維護捐款者記錄以符合監管要求，並就我們的項目與持份者進行溝通。

我們保留隨時修訂本私隱政策及相關通知的權利。任何修訂將於我們網站的相關部分公佈，恕不另行個別通知。閣下可隨時在我們的網站上查閱更新的私隱政策及相關通知。如適用的私隱法例要求閣下同意政策變更，修訂後的私隱政策將僅在獲得閣下的同意後適用於閣下。感謝閣下瀏覽我們的網站，並感謝閣下對我們的信任。

我們承諾竭力保護閣下及閣下孩子的私隱，並很高興向閣下提供有關我們網上私隱政策的資訊。我們將盡一切努力保護本網站訪客的私隱。

 

  1. 收集個人資料的目的

我們將使用閣下的個人資料，以及（如適用）閣下子女的個人資料，用於以下目的：

  • 處理參加由 ABC 教育基金會舉辦的活動及活動之申請；
  • 執行各類學校行政、會計及營運相關工作；
  • 管理學生紀錄及提供教育服務；
  • 就學校活動、項目及緊急情況與家長或監護人進行溝通；
  • 進行調查、研究及統計分析以改善學校服務；
  • 遵守法律及監管要求；
  • 與上述目的直接相關的任何其他用途。

 

  1. 收集資料的類型及其用途

我們可能會收集與閣下及／或閣下子女（視乎情況而定）有關的以下類型的個人資料：

  • 姓名、職業及聯絡資料（如電話號碼、電子郵件地址及郵寄地址）；
  • 出生日期、性別、就讀學校及學校年級；
  • 學術紀錄、出席紀錄及成績報告；
  • 醫療資料、特殊教育需要及膳食要求；
  • 信用卡及／或銀行帳戶資料；
  • 緊急聯絡資料，包括在閣下子女遇緊急情況時可聯絡的指定人士的聯絡資料。

我們只會在閣下知情並自願提供的情況下收集個人資料。例如，我們可能收集個人資料以獲取閣下對我們網站及服務的反饋意見，或讓閣下參與學校活動、項目或比賽。

在收集、保存或使用香港身份證號碼及／或香港身份證副本時，我們遵守相關限制。

一般原則是，在收集香港身份證號碼／副本之前，我們會優先考慮其他替代方法，例如使用護照號碼。

在我們需要或獲准收集香港身份證號碼或副本的情況下，我們將採取合理措施以確保：

  • 香港身份證號碼及副本已核對實際的香港身份證以確認真確性；
  • 香港身份證號碼及副本僅用於私隱法規下的允許用途；
  • 香港身份證號碼不會被公開展示；
  • 香港身份證號碼及副本僅會在必要期間內保存；
  • 已實施充分的安全措施以保障香港身份證副本的安全；
  • 香港身份證副本的圖像上已標註「副本」字樣。

 

  1. 照片及影像的使用

在申請參加活動及項目時，家長或監護人會透過申請表的條款與細則得悉，學生的照片可能會用於宣傳用途，例如見證推廣、活動報導、獎項公佈等。學生的作品，例如藝術作品或學術項目，可能會以學生的全名展示於內部刊物或安全平台上。如家長希望選擇退出上述安排，可於申請時提交書面要求。

關於家長在活動及項目中拍攝照片或錄影，我們致力於保持愛比施慈善教育基金成為一個安全及舒適的平台，讓所有兒童受益。我們並不禁止家長拍攝照片或錄影，但請家長在拍攝或錄影我們的活動及項目時，尤其是涉及其他孩子的情況下，請務必尊重其隱私。

各學校對於家長從我們網站的安全部分複製並公開分享的視覺素材（例如通過社交媒體或其他方式）概不負責。我們懇請家長在分發學校活動的照片/影片之前，考慮學生私隱並適當獲取相關許可。

 

  1. 直接營銷

在獲得閣下的同意後，我們可能使用閣下的個人資料（如姓名、電子郵件地址及電話號碼）作直接促銷用途，包括：

  • 推廣任何學校活動、項目及活動；
  • 提供有關愛比施慈善教育基金或其附屬機構所提供的教育產品及服務的資訊；
  • 分享由 愛比施慈善教育基金提供的特別優惠、折扣及最新消息。

如閣下不希望接收直接促銷資訊，請於相關申請表上註明閣下的偏好，或聯絡我們的市場部（電郵地址：[email protected]）。請注意，如閣下選擇拒絕接收此類資訊，閣下或閣下的子女可能會錯過與學校活動相關的重要資訊，從而影響其參與校園社群的活動。

 

  1. 個人資料分享

我們非常重視閣下個人資料的機密性，且不會在未經閣下同意的情況下將閣下的資料出售、出租或租賃予第三方。然而，在以下情況下，我們可能會與相關機構分享閣下的個人資料：

  • 根據法律要求與監管機構、執法機構或法院分享資料；
  • 在緊急情況下與醫療專業人士或緊急服務機構分享資料。

此外，在獲得閣下的同意後，我們可能會與附屬公司或合作機構共享有關閣下或閣下子女的個人資料，旨在管理學校紀錄及進行其他行政/運營任務，這些附屬公司包括：

  • ABC Pathways Group Limited (https://www.abcpathways.com) – 提供課程建議，並根據教育需求協調課程的延續性。
  • ABC ePathways Limited (https://www.abc-smile.com) – 用於處理閣下透過該網站進行的網上購物交易，由我們ABC的中央會計及行政團隊管理。
  • Bread & Butter Strategic Consultancy Company Limited (https://www.breadnbutter.com.hk) – 在閣下同意的情況下，向閣下提供營銷資訊（詳見第4部分）。
  • ABC Pathways Education Foundation Limited (https://www.abcpathways.edu.hk) – 處理幼稚園入學及學校轉學事宜，並改進教育服務。
  • Juniorversity Education Group Limited (https://www.juniorversity.com.hk) – 協調特許經營業務，維持教育標準，並在所有特許經營地點提供一致的教育體驗。

我們鼓勵閣下參閱這些關聯公司或合作機構的隱私政策，以獲取有關他們如何收集、處理及分享個人數據的詳細信息。我們會根據本隱私政策處理所有來自這些方的個人數據，並確保僅用於本隱私政策中所列明的目的。

最後，我們可能會與第三方供應商共享閣下的個人數據，這些供應商協助我們處理某些個人數據的相關事宜，例如數據處理、信息技術支援或其他運營服務。我們確保這些供應商遵守適用的隱私法律和法規，並確保有適當的協議以保障閣下的數據安全。

我們保留根據法律要求使用或披露任何信息的權利，以保護我們網站的完整性、滿足閣下的請求或配合執法調查。

 

  1. 安全措施及資料保留

我們致力於確保閣下的個人數據安全和保密。為防止未經授權的訪問、遺失或披露，我們已實施適當的電子及行政防護措施，包括：

  • 伺服器上的防火牆保護及防病毒軟件。
  • 使用SSL協議對傳輸中的數據進行加密。
  • 僅授權人員可限制訪問個人數據。

我們會根據收集該數據的目的，僅在必要的期間內保留閣下的個人數據，除非法律另有要求。

 

  1. 跨境數據轉移

閣下的個人資料將會儲存在香港。除非法律要求或得到閣下的明確同意，我們不會將閣下的個人資料轉移至其他國家或地區。

 

  1. 兒童隱私政策

我們對隱私問題非常敏感，特別是關於兒童的問題。我們絕不會在未經家長同意的情況下，故意收集18歲以下兒童的個人資料。

本網站不適合18歲以下人士使用。如果閣下是家長或監護人，並認為閣下的孩子向我們提供了個人資料，請通過電子郵件聯絡我們（[email protected]）或致電3469 1169請求刪除該資料。

我們強烈建議家長監督和監察其孩子的網上活動。

 

  1. 如何聯絡我們

閣下對個人資料擁有以下權利： 

  • 查閱及詢問閣下的個人資料。
  • 更正閣下的個人資料。
  • 撤回閣下的同意（如處理基於閣下的同意）。
  • 請求刪除閣下的個人資料。
  • 反對將閣下的個人資料用於直接營銷。
  • 向相關機構提出投訴。

如果閣下對本隱私政策有任何問題或希望行使上述任何權利，請聯繫我們：
愛比施慈善教育基金
地址：香港北角電氣道148號25樓2503-05室
電話：3469 1169
WhatsApp: 5708 3824
電子郵件：[email protected]

閣下亦可使用上述資訊要求修改或刪除閣下的帳戶及個人資料。

 

  1. Cookies 

有關我們在本網站上使用 Cookies 的資訊，請參閱我們的獨立「Cookies 政策」。如果閣下不希望接收 Cookies 或希望在接收 Cookies 時獲得通知，閣下可以調整瀏覽器設置。請參閱閣下瀏覽器的「幫助」部分以獲取更改 Cookies 偏好的指示。請注意，禁用所有 Cookies 可能會影響本網站的功能。

 

  1. 鏈接到其他網站

本網站可能包含不由 ABC Pathways Group Limited 操作的第三方網站的鏈接。請注意，我們對這些網站不具備控制權。如果閣下訪問任何鏈接的網站，請檢查其隱私及其他政策。我們對其他公司的政策或做法不負責，閣下提供給他們的任何資訊將受其隱私政策的約束。

 

  1. 其他「愛比施慈善教育基金」網站

所有由我們運營的網站將遵守本隱私政策。然而，由於法律或特定情況，某些網站可能有不同的政策。無論如何，愛比施慈善教育基金運營的網站將遵守本政策中關於收集和使用個人資料的承諾。

 

  1. 我們的隱私政策變更

本隱私政策自2025年6月2日起生效，並可能不時修訂，以反映根據《個人資料（私隱）條例》（第486章）的更新。愛比施慈善教育基金有限公司可能會根據需要修訂本隱私政策。任何變更將會在此處發布，我們建議閣下定期檢查此頁面，以獲取我們隱私政策的最新版本。請放心，任何變更不會追溯適用，也不會改變我們處理先前收集資訊的方式。如本隱私政策的英文版和中文版之間存在任何不一致或衝突，則以英文版為準。

 

ABC Education Foundation Online Privacy Policy

Thank you for visiting our website at https://www.abcfoundation.hk. At ABC Education Foundation Limited (“ABC”, “we” or “us”), we strive to uphold the trust our community places in our brand, and our commitment to your privacy is no exception. We are dedicated to protecting and safeguarding consumer privacy on the internet, especially for children. We are a charitable institution under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap.112) that organises educational workshops for businesses and events for students across Hong Kong, facilitates scholarship opportunities, and manages charitable initiatives including our kindergarten assistance programmes. As a result, we collect necessary data from time to time to process applications, maintain donor records for regulatory compliance, and communicate about our programmes with stakeholders.  

We reserve the right to revise this Privacy Policy and related notices at any time. Any amendments will be posted on the appropriate section of our website without prior individual notice. You may review the updated Privacy Policy and related notices at any time on our website. If applicable privacy laws require your consent for policy changes, the revised Privacy Policy will only apply to you after obtaining your consent. Thank you for visiting our website and for your trust in us.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of you and your children and are pleased to provide information about our online privacy policy. We will make every effort to protect the privacy of visitors to this website.

 

  1. Purposes of Collecting Personal Data

We will use your personal data and, if applicable, your child’s personal data for the following purposes:

  • To process applications for events and activities organised by ABC Education Foundation.
  • To undertake various school administration, accounting and operation tasks. 
  • To manage student records and provide educational services.
  • To communicate with parents or guardians regarding school activities, events, and emergencies.
  • To conduct surveys, research, and statistical analysis for school improvement.
  • To comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • For any other purposes directly related to the above.

 

  1. Types of Information Collected and How We Use It

We may collect the following types of personal data about you and/ or your children (as the case may be):

  • Name, occupations, and contact details (e.g., phone number, email address, mailing address).
  • Date of birth, gender, attended schools and school grades.
  • Academic records, attendance records, and performance reports.
  • Medical information, special educational needs, and dietary requirements.
  • Credit card(s) and or bank account details.
  • Emergency contact information. This includes contact details for designated individuals who may be reached in case of emergencies involving your child.

We only collect personal data when you voluntarily provide it after being fully informed. For example, we may collect personal data to obtain your feedback on our website and services or to enable your participation in school events, activities, or competitions.

We abide by certain restrictions when we collect, hold or use Hong Kong Identity Card (the “HKID”) card numbers and/or copies of HKID cards of individuals.

The general principle is that we will first consider alternatives to collecting HKID numbers/copies, such as using a passport number.

Where we are required or permitted to collect HKID numbers or copies, we will take reasonable steps to ensure:

  • HKID numbers and copies are verified against the actual HKID card.
  • HKID numbers and copies are only used for permitted purposes under privacy regulations.
  • HKID numbers are not publicly displayed.
  • HKID numbers and copies are retained only as necessary.
  • Adequate security measures are implemented for HKID copies.
  • Copies of HKID cards are marked “copy” across the image.

 

  1. Use of Photos and Images

During application for the events and activities, parents or guardians are informed through the Application Form Terms and Conditions that student photos may be used for promotional purposes, such as testimonials, event coverage, award announcements. Schoolwork, such as artwork or academic projects, may be displayed in internal publications or on secure platforms using the student’s full name. Parents who wish to opt out of the above practices may submit a written request at the time of application.

For photography or filming by parents in events and activities, we aim to maintain ABC Education Foundation as a safe and comfortable environment for everyone including children. We do not prohibit parents from taking photos or videos, but request that they exercise caution and respect when photographing or filming our events and activities, especially those involving children other than their own.

We are not responsible for any visual material copied by parents from secure parts of our website and then shared publicly via social media or other means. We request that parents consider student privacy and obtain permission as appropriate before distributing photos/videos from our events and activities.

 

  1. Direct Marketing

With your consent, we may use your personal data (e.g., name, email address, phone number) for direct marketing purposes, including:

  • Promoting any school events, programmes, and activities.
  • Providing information about educational products and services offered by ABC Education Foundation or its affiliated institutions.
  • Sharing special offers, discounts, and updates from ABC Education Foundation.

If you do not wish to receive direct marketing communications, please indicate your preference on the relevant application form or contact our Marketing Department at [email protected]. Please keep in mind that by opting out of receiving this information, you or your son or daughter may miss important information related to school activities that may affect his or her participation in the school community.

 

  1. Sharing of Personal Data

We highly value the confidentiality of your personal data and will not sell, rent, or lease your information to third parties without your consent. However, we may share your personal data with the following parties under the circumstances described below:

  • Regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, or courts as required by law.
  • Medical professionals or emergency services in case of emergencies.


In addition, with your consent, we may share personal data about you or your child with affiliated companies or partner institutions. This data is shared for purposes such as administration, operations, marketing, or participation in joint programmes organised and coordinated solely by us or in conjunction with the below institutions. These affiliated companies and partner institutions include, but are not limited to:

  • ABC Pathways Group Limited (https://www.abcpathways.com) – To  provide course recommendations, as well as to coordinate curriculum continuity based on educational needs.
  • ABC ePathways Limited (https://www.abc-smile.com) – To handle data related to online purchases made through such website to be managed by our centralised accounting and administrative teams at ABC.
  • Bread & Butter Strategic Consultancy Company Limited (https://www.breadnbutter.com.hk) – To provide you with marketing materials, subject to your consent as outlined in section 4.
  • ABC Pathways Education Foundation Limited (https://www.abcpathways.edu.hk) – To process kindergarten admissions and school transfers, and to improve educational offerings.
  • Juniorversity Education Group Limited (https://www.juniorversity.com.hk) – To coordinate franchise operations and maintain educational standards, and to provide consistent educational experiences across all franchise locations.

We encourage you to refer to the privacy policies of these affiliated companies or partner institutions for more details about how they collect, process, and share personal data. We treat all personal data received from these parties in accordance with this Privacy Policy and ensure it is used solely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Lastly, we may share your personal data with third-party vendors who assist us in handling certain aspects of personal data, such as data processing, IT support, or other operational services. We ensure that these vendors are compliant with applicable privacy laws and regulations and that appropriate agreements are in place to safeguard your data.

We reserve the right to use or disclose any information to comply with legal requirements, protect the integrity of our website, fulfil your requests, or cooperate with law enforcement investigations.

 

  1. Security Measures and Data Retention

We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of your personal data. To prevent unauthorised access, loss, or disclosure, we have implemented appropriate electronic and administrative safeguards, including:

  • Firewall protection and antivirus software on servers.
  • Encryption of data during transmission using SSL protocol. 
  • Restricted access to personal data by authorised personnel only. 

We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless otherwise required by law.

 

  1. Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your personal data will be stored in Hong Kong. Unless required by law or with your explicit consent, we will not transfer your personal data to other countries or regions.

 

  1. Children’s Privacy Policy

We are highly sensitive to privacy issues, especially concerning children. We will never knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 18 without parental consent.

This website is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected] or at 3469 1169 to request deletion.

We strongly encourage parents to monitor and supervise their children’s online activities.

 

  1. How to Contact Us

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • To access and inquire about your personal data.
  • To correct your personal data.
  • To withdraw your consent (if processing is based on your consent).
  • To request deletion of your personal data.
  • To object to the use of your personal data for direct marketing.
  • To lodge a complaint with the relevant authorities.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any of the above rights, please contact us at:
ABC Education Foundation
Address: Unit 2503-05, 25/F, No. 148 Electric Road, North Point, Hong Kong
Phone: 3469 1169
WhatsApp: 5708 3824
Email: [email protected]

You may also use the above information to request modifications or deletion of your account and personal data.

 

  1. Cookies 

For information about our use of cookies on this website, please refer to our separate Cookie Policy. If you do not wish to receive cookies or want to be notified when cookies are received, you may adjust your browser settings. Please refer to the “Help” section of your browser for instructions on changing cookie preferences. Note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of this website. 

 

  1. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites not operated by ABC Education Foundation Limited. Please note that we have no control over these websites. If you visit any linked websites, please review their privacy and other policies. We are not responsible for the policies or practices of other companies, and any information you provide to them is subject to their privacy policies.

 

  1. Other ABC Education Foundation Websites

All websites operated by us will adhere to this Privacy Policy. However, certain websites may have policies that differ due to laws, or specific circumstances. In any case, websites operated by ABC Education Foundation will comply with the commitments outlined in this policy regarding the collection and use of personal data.

 

  1. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 2, 2025 and may be amended from time to time to reflect updates in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486). ABC Pathway Group Limited may revise this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be posted here, and we recommend that you check this page periodically for the latest version of our Privacy Policy. Please rest assured that any changes will not be applied retroactively and will not alter how we handle previously collected information. In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between the English and Chinese versions of this Privacy Policy, the English version shall prevail.