Privacy Policy Statement

1. Introduction
This privacy notice applies to all persons accessing the websiteshttps://www.growthmarketer.academy/ (hereinafter referred to as the “Websites”) operated by Growth Marketer Academy Limited (“GMA”, “we”, or “us”) as well as all other persons connected to the use of the services or related services offered by the Websites. This privacy notice explains the type of data we collect and how we collect the data, the purposes of processing such data, the parties we disclose the data to and your rights relating to your personal data provided to us.

2. Our Commitment
We may from time to time require your personal information to be submitted for you to gain access to information and services offered through the Websites. We are committed to protect your personal information provided to us and will abide by the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, and may only be disclosed or used by us in accordance with this privacy notice or where it is permitted under the law.

3. What Information Do We Collect
We collect, share and process personal information provided by you depending on the service you access through us. The types of information we collect and process, or are processed on our behalf includes those required to establish your identity and background as an individual (e.g. name, age, identity documents, address, contact etc.).

4. Why We Collect and Process Your Personal Information
The main purpose we collect and process information related to you is for the operation of the day- to- day business or services offered by the Websites, and includes those relating or incidental to such purpose, such as

• Website Administration
  • To administer the Websites and for internal operations, including troubleshooting, data analysis, testing, research, statistical and survey purposes.
  • 2. To allow you to utilise the functions and features offered on or through our Websites and system.
  • To develop, support and maintain IT systems for the services offered.
  • To keep this Websites safe and secure.
  • To provide you with information relating to services offered through the Websites.
• Personal Identification and Assessment
  • To verify your identity, background and ensure the accuracy of information provided by you.
  • To assess your eligibility and suitability to participate in our services.
  • To conduct searches, inquiry with Government authorities or credit bureau or any third parties to ensure creditworthiness and for compliance with the law.
• Provision of Services
  • To generate agreements, contracts or other documents and incorporate details into documents.
  • To respond to your customer service requests and support needs more efficiently.
  • To understand how you and others (as a group) use the services and resources provided by us.
  • To send you the information and updates pertaining to your order, and to respond to your inquiries, questions, or other requests.
  • To keep you and/or related parties personally updated and informed through notices, letters and other documents and forms of communication.
  • To perform all other obligations as a service provider whether present or future.
  • To customise, market or improve our services or Websites.
  • To keep an internal record and database for audit purposes.
  • To update, manage and maintain your accounts.
  • To carry out internal monitoring and control and enforcement of obligations of participants.
  • To maintain a transparent system to enable risk related assessments.
  • Other purposes which we deem necessary.
• Legal Compliance
  • To prevent or report on any criminal act such as money laundering and fraud.
  • To enforce our rights to recover debts owing to us or any other user of the Websites or any other remedies available to us whenever necessary.
  • To comply with any obligation under applicable laws and for any other purposes permitted under Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.

5. How Do We Collect Information
We will collect your personal information from a variety of sources including those mentioned below:

• Information collected from you directly:
  • When you register or apply as a user for our services.
  • When you enrol in a course provided by us.
  • When you browse or visit our Websites and use any of our services.
  • Via any verbal, written or electronic communications with us or our authorised agents.
  • When managing or transacting your accounts and when making payments.
  • When you subscribe to a newsletter, and in connection with other activities, services, features, or resources prepared or made available by us via the Websites and others.
  • When you take part in surveys, promotions, and advertisements on the Websites etc.
• Other sources:
  • Any other sources which has your consent to disclose your information.
  • Other sources where permitted by law or not otherwise restricted.

6. Personal Information about Third Parties
When you provide personal information related to third parties to us, such as your next of kin or nominees, you confirm that you have obtained their consent to do so and we are authorised to use or disclose such information. You will inform such third parties of their right to access their information held by us.

7. Mandatory or Voluntary Information
It may be mandatory or optional for you to supply your personal information to us, depending on situations.

• Mandatory information
  • Where such information is compulsory and MUST be provided by you. If you refuse to do so, we will NOT be able to offer our services to you.
• Voluntary Information
  • Where such information is optional and you may choose whether to provide us with such information or otherwise. If such information is not provided, it shall not affect your use of our services.

8. Sharing of Personal Data
We do not share any personal data about you with other companies or organisations without your prior consent. However, information may be disclosed incidental to or in the course of our operation to the following parties:

• any personnel, agent, adviser, auditor, contractor, or service provider who provide services and advice to us in connection with our operation
• the technicians who help to design and set up our Website
• the person to whom we are required to make disclosure under any law applicable in or outside Hong Kong

You should also note that as we have no control over any act of any third party, the privacy protection stated in this Privacy Policy Statement does not apply to the information which has been disclosed to any third party incidental to or in the course of our operation or in providing our services. We assume no responsibilities on the privacy protection against such third parties.

9. Transfer abroad
We may transfer your personal data to places outside Hong Kong when carrying out any of the purposes stated herein.

10. Cookies
You agree and consent that we may from time to time set up cookies on your computer, and may access those cookies. Cookies can be disabled and enabled in your web browser.

Any information so collected by us will be non-personal and anonymous and such information is obtained solely to understand your use of our Websites.

11. Your Right to Complain and Access Your Information
You may email our customer support at team@growthmarketer.academy if you wish to do any of the following:

• request to update/ change/ delete/ amend/ correct your personal information held by us by providing us with the specific details if the same cannot be done via your profile page;
• make any complaint or inquiry you have in respect of the use of your personal data;
• check or request from us any of your personal information being held or processed by us; and/or
• request from us a copy of your personal data being held or processed by us.

12. Limiting Information Processing
‍You have the option of withdrawing your consent or limiting or preventing distribution or processing of your personal information, or personal information relating to other persons or entities who may be identified from your personal data, by emailing our customer support at team@growthmarketer.academy

13. Hyperlinks
This Privacy Policy Statement only applies to this Website. If you click on any advertisement or hyperlink linking to another website, you will leave our Website for another location. We shall not be responsible for the privacy and security practices or the content of such websites and you should always check the privacy policy of all websites you clicked on.

14. Updates
We reserve the right to revise, change or modify this Privacy Policy Statement from time to time at our sole discretion by updating this Privacy Policy Statement, posting or by inserting notices located on particular pages at this Website to that effect. Please remember to visit this page from time to time to review any amendments to the above Privacy Policy Statement and their effect on your use of this Website. Your continued use of this Website implies your acceptance to such amendments.

15. Applicable Law
This Privacy Policy Statement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Hong Kong, Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.