The E in our logomark is derived from Dr Walter Kwok’s signature. The word Empire is completed by succeeding members of his family.


By joining the two components together, Empire’s logo symbolizes our commitment to bringing Dr Kwok’s vision forward into the future.

Privacy Notice

Empire Group Holdings Limited Personal Information Collection Statement (“PICS”)

 

Introduction

 

  1. Empire Group Holdings Limited or any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries, associated companies, holding companies or any of its holding companies’ direct and indirect subsidiaries and associated companies (together the “Group”) recognises its responsibilities in relation to the collection, holding, processing, use and/or transfer of personal data under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486)(the “Ordinance”).

 

  1. This PICS sets out the purposes for which the information provided by you will be used following collection, what you are agreeing to with respect to our use of such information and your rights under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap 486.

 

  1. Personal data will only be collected for lawful and relevant purposes and all practicable steps will be taken to ensure security of the personal data and to avoid unauthorised or accidental access, erasure or other use. Your personal data may be collected by us through online, written or verbal form, under the following circumstances:
    1. when you make an enquiry to us;
    2. when you make a request to us;
    3. when you conduct communications or interaction with us;
    4. when you apply or register for our membership or user account or participate in our events and/or activities;
    5. when you purchase or subscribe for products and/or services with us; or
    6. when you apply for employment with us.

 

  1. Our Group reserves the right but undertakes no duty to review, edit or otherwise change this Policy at its sole discretion and without notice. You should visit the website(s) and/or mobile application(s) of our Group to check for updates to this Policy periodically. Users agree to be bound by this PICs every time when they log in to this website and uses its services.

 

Purposes of Personal Data Collection

 

  1. Users may be asked to provide personally-identifiable information such as name, contact details and email address. The information is provided to the Group to enable the users to use various services and activities offered on this web site. Users are not obliged to supply the data, but if they do not, the services and activities will be unbailable.

 

  1. IP address of the computer used to visit our website may be recorded.

 

  1. The personal data collected through this website may be used for the following purposes:
    1. To monitor and analyze usage of the website for the purpose of maintaining, enhancing, and developing its functionality and performance;
    2. To compile anonymized and aggregated statistical data regarding user interactions with the website, in order to assess and improve service delivery;
    3. To facilitate the registration process and ongoing administration of user accounts for individuals who elect to use the services provided through the website;
    4. To identify and verify the identity of users accessing the website’s services,
    5. To communicate with users in relation to their use of the website and its services.

 

Disclosure and Transfer of Personal Data to Third Parties

 

  1. User information will not generally be disclosed or transferred to any other party in a form that would identify them except those to parties relevant and reasonably necessary for the purposes stated above.

 

Use of Cookies

 

  1. We may use cookies in our website to enhance performance and improve your user experience. The types of cookies we use and their purposes are as follows:
    1. Session Cookies are used for enabling navigation within the website and the use of its core features. For example, they allow us to maintain your login session, thereby reducing the need to repeatedly transmit authentication data over the internet;
    2. Google Analytics are used to identify repeat visits and analyze user behavior on our websites. This includes understanding how users arrive at and navigate through our sites, the duration of their visits, and the frequency of their interactions. These insights help us optimize website structure, content, and functionality; &
    3. Font size cookies are used to ensure the proper display of text and maintain your preferred visual settings during browsing.

 

  1. Your personal data will not be collected when these cookies are being used.

 

Retention of Personal Data

 

  1. The Group will not retain the users’ personal data for a period of unreasonable and unnecessary length of time.

 

  1. We will take practicable measures to safeguard data security including protection against unauthorized or accidental access, processing, erasure, loss or use. Despite our effort to protect your personal data, given the nature of the internet, we cannot guarantee perfect security of data transmission over it. However, once we receive your transmission, we use our best endeavours to ensure its security in our own systems. Your personal data will only be accessed by our authorized personnel or contractors.

 

Links to Other Websites

 

  1. Links on the websites of our Group may link to websites maintained by other third parties. These third-party websites may have their own privacy policies and procedures which might not be bound by this Policy. We make no representation or warranty regarding the accuracy, timeliness, suitability or any other aspect of the information and content on such websites. The protection of your personal data privacy and your exposure to cookies on such websites are not our responsibility. Access to and use of such third-party websites is at your own risk and subject to the terms and conditions applicable to such websites.

 

  1. If you interact with the Sino Group on any social media platforms, Sino Group can interact with you according to the rules of the social media platforms, for example, sending messages to you via the platforms. We are not responsible for how the social media operators collect, handle or use your Personal Information or what third parties post on our social media platforms.

 

Rights of Access

 

  1. Under and in accordance with the Ordinance, any user has the right to:
    1. check whether the Group holds personal data about him/her and the right of access to such data;
    2. require the Group to edit and/or correct any personal data relating to him/her which is inaccurate; and
    3. ascertain the Group’s policies and practices in relation to data and to be informed of the kind of personal data held by the Group.


    Any data access request or data correction request may be made to our Data Protection Officer at info@egh.com.hk or by post to 28/F, S22, 22 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong.

 

  1. A reasonable fee may be charged to offset the Group's administrative and actual costs incurred in complying with your data access request.

 

Revision of PICS

 

  1. The PICS is subject to change from time to time by the Director acting on behalf of the Group and any changes will be announced. Nothing herein shall limit the rights of employees under the Ordinance.