Welcome to Localmei (hereinafter referred to as "we," "our," or "the Company"), the owner and operator of the website www.localmei.com (hereinafter referred to as "our website" or "localmei.com"). Our website provides online shopping services through the Internet. We place great importance on your privacy and strive to keep your personal data confidential. This privacy policy applies to all products and services we provide, explaining how we can collect, use, and disclose your personal data. This privacy policy is governed by and complies with the relevant provisions of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Hong Kong) (hereinafter referred to as the "Privacy Ordinance").
Our Company Policy
You do not need to provide any personal information to browse or use our website. When you register to use our services or online content, we will collect your personal information so that we can provide services to you. You can refuse to provide personal information to us, but in this case, we may not be able to provide services to you. By providing personal information, it means that you agree to our use of your personal information according to this Privacy Policy Statement.
Types of Personal Data Collected
Localmei may request that you provide the following personal information in order to register and manage your services. Without such data, it will not be possible to meet your service requirements. This type of data includes (but is not limited to):
(i) Name; (ii) Contact details, including contact name, telephone number, or email address, delivery address.
In some cases, you may need to provide certain data upon request to help us improve our products and services and provide you with the appropriate categories of information. In most cases, you can choose not to provide such data. However, if the related service is customised to individual needs or the supply of products requires all the requested data, failure to provide such data will prevent us from providing the required service or products. This type of data includes (but is not limited to):
(i) Gender; (ii) Interests and hobbies; (iii) Other related and previously used products and services.
Our website servers will also collect data related to your Internet connection period in an anonymous manner for consolidated statistical use as server usage, in order to enhance services and better meet the needs and expectations of visitors to our website. This type of data includes (but is not limited to):
(i) Browser type and version; (ii) Operating system; and (iii) Internet protocol (IP) address and/or domain name.
Use of Personal Data
The personal data collected from you by localmei.com may be used for the following purposes:
- To provide related services to you;
- To verify your account identity;
- To process orders and payment instructions related to the service or collect outstanding payments or other requests;
- To analyse, verify, and/or check your credit, payment, and/or status for providing related services to you;
- To design required services for you;
- To provide customer service to you;
- To conduct market research, statistics, and behavioral analysis;
- Auditing;
- Disclosure as required by applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
- Direct marketing of products and services of the Company and its related companies if you agree.
Direct Marketing
If you have provided us with identifiable personal information, you may receive phone calls, emails, or direct marketing mail from us or our related companies from time to time. If you would like to receive or not receive direct marketing materials from us, please contact our customer service department by email at mei@localmei.com.
Data Retention
When doing business with us, we will retain your online transaction records for audit purposes. Our general policy is to retain relevant data for a reasonable period of time. We do not provide facilities for you to delete personal data held by us online.
Access and Correction of Data
If you wish to access and/or correct your identifiable personal data provided to us online, please write to us:
Email: mei@localmei.com
Disclosure of Data
All personal data provided to us will be properly stored within the website and will only be accessible by authorised personnel.
Use of "Cookies"
When you browse the Company's website, unless otherwise stated, we will only record that you have visited and will not collect any data that can identify you personally. The Cookies (if any) used on any part of this website are not used for collecting personally identifiable data. Cookies are computer files stored in the user's computer for obtaining configuration data and analysing the user's browsing habits. Cookies save the trouble of re-registering every time you browse the website and are typically used to track your preferred web page themes. You have the right to choose not to accept Cookies, but doing so may prevent you from using or activating some functions of our website.
Scope of Application
This Privacy Policy Statement only applies to our website. Our website may contain links to other URLs and websites. Whenever you activate any of these linked URLs, for example, by clicking on any advertising link, you have already left our website, and any personal data or any other data you provide to any other organization outside our website is not within our control. You assume all risks associated with browsing or using other sites.
Protection of Minors
We will not intentionally collect personal information from minors without informed consent and do not recommend that minors use our services. Unless allowed by local law and with parental consent, minors should not register accounts or send us their name, address, phone number, mailing address, or other personal information. If we inadvertently collect personal information from minors, we will delete it as soon as we learn of it. If you believe we may improperly hold information from or about minors, please contact us.
Modification of Privacy Policy
We may modify this privacy policy from time to time and publish it on our website (www.localmei.com). You can check this privacy policy from time to time to ensure that you are aware of the latest version.
