Privacy Policy

PRIVACY STATEMENT AND PERSONAL INFORMATION COLLECTION STATEMENT (Collectively, the “Privacy Policy”)

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, disclose, share, transfer, and protect personal data. We are committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and security of the personal information we hold by complying with the requirements of the Personal Data (Privacy Ordinance) (Cap. 486 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (“PDPO”).

Before using our services, please make sure that you have read carefully and understood this Privacy Policy in full. By using our services, you consent to our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, you may contact our Data Protection Officer.

Section 1 Personal Data

If you are a user of the services of HighBlock Securities Limited, the data (“Customer Personal Data”) which we may collect includes, without limitation: full legal name, gender, date of birth, nationality, country of residence, contact number, e-mail address, residential address, passport number, other identity documentation, country of tax residence, Tax ID, proof of identity, facial recognition data, proof of residence, employment information, financial information, transaction information, and proof of source of funds and/or wealth.

Section 2 Collection, Use and Disclosure of Customer Personal Data

We generally collect Customer Personal Data in the course of or in connection with your registration application with us. We collect and use Customer Personal Data for purposes including legal and regulatory compliance, maintaining investor registers, collecting fees and charges, enforcing agreements, assessing eligibility, performing service obligations, improving products/services, direct marketing (where applicable), and facilitating compliance with applicable laws. We may disclose Customer Personal Data to relevant parties as necessary for these purposes.

Section 3 Information from Third Party Sources

From time to time, we may obtain information about you from third party sources as required or permitted by applicable laws and regulations to verify your identity and comply with legal obligations such as anti-money laundering laws.

Section 4 Personal Data Sharing with Third Parties

We only share Customer Personal Data where necessary to perform tasks, with service providers, within our group, or when required by law, and we take appropriate measures to safeguard such data.

Section 5 Retention of Personal Data

We retain Customer Personal Data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes listed in this Privacy Policy or as required or permitted by applicable laws. When no longer necessary, we will cease to retain or anonymize the data.

Section 6 Protection of Personal Data

We have introduced appropriate administrative, physical and technical measures to safeguard Customer Personal Data. While no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, we strive to protect your data and continuously review our security measures.

Section 7 Access and Correction of Personal Data

You have the right to request access to and correction of your Customer Personal Data in accordance with the PDPO. Requests may be submitted in writing or via email to our Data Protection Officer; a reasonable fee may be charged.

Section 8 Transfer of Personal Data Outside Hong Kong

We may transfer Customer Personal Data outside Hong Kong where necessary. If we do so, we will take steps to ensure that your data continues to receive a standard of protection at least comparable to that provided under the PDPO.

Section 9 Accuracy of Personal Data

You should ensure that the Customer Personal Data provided is complete, accurate and up to date, and notify us of any changes.

Section 10 Consent and Withdrawing Consent

You may withdraw your consent at any time in writing to our Data Protection Officer. Upon withdrawal, we will cease collecting, using or disclosing Customer Personal Data as the case may be, unless otherwise required or authorised by law.

Section 11 Use of Cookie

We may use cookies to improve our website. You can manage cookie settings through your browser. The website currently uses browser session storage (sessionStorage) to record your acknowledgement of the notice during the current browsing session. This record contains only an acknowledgement marker, not a name or contact details supplied by you, and is normally cleared when the session ends. If storage is unavailable, you can still access the current page after reading and acknowledging the notice, but may need to acknowledge it again.

Section 12 Third Party Links

Our website may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Section 13 Data Protection Officer

For enquiries or feedback, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: compliance@highblockhk.com.

Section 14 English Prevails

The Chinese translation of this Privacy Policy is for reference only. In the event of any inconsistency between the English and Chinese versions, the English version shall prevail.