Privacy Policy of Guangdong HICO New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.
Effective Date: October 10, 2022
Introduction
At HICO, we prioritize protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you browse or use our website (www.hicocorp.com) and related services. By accessing our website, you consent to the practices described herein.
Important Notes:
- This Policy applies only to information collected through our website. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked herein.
- For questions or requests regarding your personal data, contact us at hicocorp@foxmail.com.
1. Information Collection
1.1 Information You Provide
We collect personal data when you voluntarily engage with specific services, such as:
- Identifying Information: Full name, date of birth, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- General Information: Gender, age, occupation, education, income, marital status, interests.
- Payment & ID Information (only for specific cases like becoming a contracted author): Bank card details, Alipay account, government-issued ID.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website (registered or unregistered), we may automatically gather:
- Technical Data: Browser type, language, OS, IP address (may indicate location), broadband type.
- Usage Data: Pages visited, access timestamps, referral URLs, clickstream behavior.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies:
- Unique browser/device identification via cookies (HTML5/web storage).
- Account activity, browsing habits, and preferences.
- Note: Disabling cookies may limit access to certain features.
Third-Party Services: This Policy does not cover data collected by external websites linked on our platform.
Data Access & Correction:
To review, update, or delete your data, contact us at hicocorp@foxmail.com with your account details for verification.
2. Use of Information
We use your data for:
- Service Provision: Delivering requested products, services, or information.
- Service Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance functionality.
- Compliance & Security: Preventing illegal activities, enforcing user agreements.
- Legal Obligations: Responding to court orders or regulatory requests.
Payment & ID Data: Used exclusively for refunds, fee payments, or as required by law.
3. Disclosure of Information
We share your data only under these circumstances:
- With Consent: Sharing with third-party partners (e.g., marketing collaborators).
- Authorized Service Providers: Data processors for customer support, analytics, or marketing.
- Legal Requirements: Compliance with courts, governments, or regulatory bodies.
- Protection of Rights: Safeguarding HICO, partners, or public interests.
Security Measures:
We implement industry-standard encryption and access controls to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure; thus, we cannot guarantee absolute safety.
4. Your Choices
- Opt-Out: Browse anonymously, but some services require registration.
- Account Management: Access/edit registered data (except immutable registration details).
5. User-Generated Content
Content you publish (e.g., videos, comments) becomes publicly accessible. Exercise caution when sharing contact/financial details. HICO is not liable for misuse of such data.
Service Agreement Applies: User content must comply with our Terms of Service.
6. Protection of Minors
Users under 18 must obtain parental consent before using our services.
7. Policy Updates
We reserve the right to update this Policy to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The ”Effective Date” at the top will be revised accordingly. Continued use signifies acceptance.
8. Contact & Complaints
For privacy concerns, email hicocorp@foxmail.com. We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.
9. APP/SDK Data Collection (Supplemental)
We explicitly disclose:
- Types of data collected by apps/SDKs.
- Purposes and sharing practices with third parties.
- User consent mechanisms for such collections.
10. SDK-Specific Disclosures
For each SDK used:
- Name and function of the SDK.
- Specific data collected (e.g., device info, usage metrics).
- Purpose of collection (e.g., analytics, ad targeting).
Users can opt out of SDK data collection where feasible.
11. Device Information Accuracy
We regularly review our Policy to ensure accuracy in describing collected data (e.g., device serial numbers). Updates will be promptly communicated.
Commitment:
HICO is dedicated to transparent, ethical data practices. For further details, refer to our full Privacy Policy or contact us directly.