Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 19, 2025

Introduction

At Isourcedmynews, we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information you provide through our website and services.

What Personal Data We Collect

When you contact us or use our services, we collect the following personal data:

• Name and contact information (email, phone)
• Business affiliation and job title
• Messages and enquiry content
• Technical data about your device and browsing activity (through cookies and analytics)
• Data you provide during service engagements (specific to each service agreement)

How We Collect Your Data

We collect personal data through:

• Contact forms on our website
• Email enquiries and communications
• Website analytics tools (Google Analytics, similar services)
• Cookies stored on your device
• Direct communication during service delivery

Legal Basis for Data Processing

We process your personal data on the following legal bases:

• Contract: Processing data necessary to provide our services
• Consent: Processing data based on your explicit consent (such as for marketing communications)
• Legitimate Interests: Processing data where necessary for our business operations and improvement of services
• Legal Compliance: Processing data to comply with Hong Kong legal requirements

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Delivering our services and responding to your enquiries
• Communicating project updates and service information
• Improving our website and services based on usage patterns
• Analysing service effectiveness and client satisfaction
• Sending marketing communications (with your consent)
• Meeting legal and regulatory requirements in Hong Kong

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We only share your personal data with:

• Service providers who support our operations (under data protection agreements)
• Analytics providers (Google Analytics) to understand website usage
• Legal authorities if required by Hong Kong law

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with legal obligations:

• Contact enquiries: 2 years after last contact
• Service engagement data: Duration of service plus 3 years for legal compliance
• Website analytics: Automatically deleted after 26 months
• Marketing communications: Until you opt out

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can manage cookie preferences through our Cookie Policy page.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under Hong Kong's Personal Data Protection Ordinance, you have the following rights:

• Right to access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal data
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to data portability: Request your data in a portable format
• Right to object: Object to processing of your personal data for marketing or profiling
• Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw previously given consent at any time

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure. These include:

• Secure data transmission (SSL/TLS encryption)
• Restricted access to personal data
• Regular security assessments and monitoring
• Confidentiality agreements with personnel and service providers

International Data Transfers

Your personal data is stored in Hong Kong and is not transferred internationally unless explicitly agreed in a service engagement.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete such data promptly.

Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes through email or prominent notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, wish to exercise your data rights, or have privacy concerns, please contact us:

Hong Kong Data Protection Authority

If you have unresolved privacy concerns, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) in Hong Kong.