Privacy Policy

The Introduction of Our Privacy Policy

At HK IVA, we take your privacy concerns seriously. We are a leading online resource designed to provide you with transparent, timely, and accurate legal information. Having said this, we also do all we can to protect the personal information of users of this website (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy details how we collect, utilize, disclose, and safeguard your information relating to your use of this Site or participation in HK IVA subscriptions. These practices are intended to be transparent and allow you to effectively manage the information you submit. Please read this policy in its entirety to understand how information is collected, shared, and used, and what rights you have in respect of your personal information and our use or sharing of such information.

This Privacy Policy shall apply to when you view a page on this Site, subscribe to our newsletter, and/or live chat between us within this Site.

About HK IVA

Founded by a coalition of law teachers, practicing lawyers, and researchers from various fields of law, HK IVA seeks to provide the general public, business owners, creators, and professionals with reliable resources to “demystify” the law. We regularly post articles, guidebooks, and legal news on our website which are created and reviewed by attorneys, law professors, and legal researchers. Our main audience is the general public, entrepreneurs, business owners and creators, and professionals interested in keeping abreast of legal developments. Although we have subscribers primarily in the United States, we get requests from all over the world for legal information.

Applicability of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to all users who visit HK IVA’s website (https://hk-iva.net/), subscribe to our newsletters, or provide personal data through our service. It outlines the information we collect and how we use, disclose, and protect the personal data we receive from users, whether they are reading an article, signing up for an email update, or contacting us with information. This policy does not apply to third-party sites linked to our site, nor to any offline data collection not covered here, except as expressly mentioned above.

Categories of Information We Collect

  • Personally Identifiable Information: such as names, email addresses, and other information when you subscribe to our newsletter, contact us, or engage with interactive features.
  • Device and Technical Data: such as IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system, collected through cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on the website for content management and analytics.
  • Collected Usage Information: such as pages viewed, links clicked, and time spent on the website.
  • Submitted Information Voluntarily: such as survey or feedback participation information.

Information We Collect in Various Ways

  • When we receive direct input, such as when you’re filling out a web form or signing up for the newsletter
  • Via automated technologies like cookies, analytics tools, and log files, which automatically track your usage and technical information
  • Via integration with third-party applications such as social media channels or other platforms that share (limited) information with us, to the extent allowed by their privacy settings

Purpose of Information Collection

  • To provide and customize our content, such as legal articles and newsletters
  • To enhance website functionality, performance, and user experience
  • To communicate with our users about updates, newsletters, and responses to inquiries
  • To understand usage patterns and trends to develop content and optimize our site
  • To protect the site from security issues, abuse, or unauthorized access
  • To fulfill other legal obligations or as otherwise required by law

Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Mechanisms

Cookies and similar technology are small data files placed on your system to collect information. Cookies can store information about your preferences, analyze site traffic, and help us with content delivery. Some cookies are essential to the functionality of the site; others are for analytics and personalization. You can manage your preferences through your browser settings. Our Cookie Policy has more details on how cookies work, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage them.

How We Use Information We Collect

  • Send you our weekly newsletter and any other significant legal developments
  • Respond to any questions, issues, or requests for assistance from you
  • Ensure that content is matched to your interests and preferences
  • Track and analyze site performance for improvement purposes
  • Keep our platform and users secure from attacks
  • Meet any legal and regulatory requirements

Your personal data is not used for automated decision-making including profiling that would have a legal effect on you.

News and Notices

Subscribers of the HK IVA newsletter will be asked for their email address, and optionally, their name, with which we can personally address the subscribers. You will receive a weekly news update containing new articles, legal tips, and other specific information. We may also send service-related notifications and occasionally ask for feedback. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every newsletter and in every email or by contacting [email protected].

Disclosure of Your Information to Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Information is shared with companies who perform services on our behalf, such as sharing email or utilizing analytics, under an obligation of confidentiality. We may disclose information about you if we are required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of HK IVA, users of the HK IVA sites, or others.

The Privacy Policy is just the basis of all terms and conditions on which we supply our services to you and the basis on which we process any information we collect about you.

Data Security, Handling, and Protection

At HK IVA, protecting your information is a fundamental priority. We use industry standard and commercially reasonable security measures to protect your information. These include encryption, firewalls, secure servers, and system access controls to safeguard your data against destruction, loss, unauthorized or improper alteration or access. Access to your personal information is limited to the authorized personnel of HK IVA who need it for internal business purposes and who are trained in our privacy policies and practices. While we implement commercially reasonable security measures, Internet-based transmissions, electronic storage, and other security technologies cannot be guaranteed 100% secure. For that reason, we urge all users to take special care in protecting their information when using the Internet and advise you to select strong passwords and log off or completely exit such applications once your session has ended.

Retention of Data

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to achieve the purposes of processing as set out in this Privacy Policy and/or to comply with our legal and regulatory obligations, to resolve disputes, and/or to enforce our agreements. We retain contact information of newsletter subscribers until you unsubscribe from the newsletter or request deletion. The website usage and analytics information may be retained in anonymized and/or aggregated form for the purpose of improving the site. Data that are no longer necessary are securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with industry standards.

Honoring Your Privacy Rights

  • Access: the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you
  • Correction: the right to update or amend inaccurate or incomplete personal data
  • Deletion: the right to request erasure of your personal data subject to exemptions
  • Objection: the right to object to certain data processing activities
  • Restriction: the right to request limitations on how we use your personal data
  • Data portability: the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format

Please contact [email protected] in order to exercise your rights. We’ll respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.

Children’s Privacy

HK IVA’s website is not intentionally targeted to, or controlled or monitored by, children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly request or collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent and you are aware that your children have provided us with personal data, please contact us via [email protected] so that we will be able to take the necessary steps to remove such information.

External Links and Third-Party Sites & Applications

There are links from the Website to other websites, applications, resources, and social networks that are owned and operated by other parties. The Website Privacy Policy applies only to HK IVA. The privacy practices of these other parties are not covered in this Privacy Policy. You should review the privacy policy and practices of any other service you use through a link on our Website. HK IVA is not responsible for the privacy or data handling practices on any website outside our control that you may link to or use.

International Transfer of Data

Although HK IVA is designed to be used primarily by its users based in the United States, information that we collect or that you submit may be stored and processed by us, or the third parties with whom we contract, in countries outside of your jurisdiction, including the country or countries in which our service providers are based. We will take reasonable endeavors to ensure that your data will receive an adequate level of protection in those jurisdictions, to the extent required by applicable privacy laws. By using our site or providing us with personal information, you consent to the transfer, processing, and storage of your data as explained in this policy.

Website Analytics and Monitoring

HK IVA uses analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how our website is used and to learn more about our website users. These analytics tools collect aggregate information about website usage, e.g., which pages a user visits, how long a user stays on the website, and how a user navigates through the site. This data does not allow us to identify individual users but enables us to help optimize certain content or make it easier to use. You can consult the privacy policy of each of the analytics providers we use to learn more about how they process or share your data.

Response to Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting that transmits DNT signals. HK IVA doesn’t currently pick up DNT signals, because there isn’t yet a common approach to recognizing or honoring them. You can adjust your privacy preferences through the browser controls and cookie preferences as described above.

Managing Your Privacy Choices

  • Unsubscribe from any email communication via the link in all newsletters
  • Adjust your browser settings with respect to cookies and other tracking technologies
  • Request to review, monitor, or delete the Personally Identifiable Information you provide
  • Opt out from analytics tracking with available settings and tools

For support with privacy settings or requests please email [email protected]

Procedures after Breach of Customer Data

In the unlikely event of a breach connected to your personal data, HK IVA will act promptly to establish the cause and control the incident. We will inform users and government bodies to comply with any legal obligation we may have. We will communicate clearly the nature of the breach, what data is involved, specifically how you may be affected, and details on steps you should take to protect yourself. HK IVA values transparency and fast communication in security matters as well as expedient mitigation strategies.

Legal Bases for Processing Personal Customer Data

  • Consent: When you have voluntarily subscribed to our newsletter or submitted information freely
  • Contract: To meet our obligations to perform our services or respond to your questions
  • Legal Obligation: To meet legal and regulatory obligations
  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze the site, ensure security, or improve content, which is outweighed by your privacy interests

Updates to This Privacy Policy

HK IVA reserves the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Such modifications may be made as a result of the implementation of new practices, as a result of changes in technology, legal requirements, for operational or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of material changes to the Privacy Policy by posting a conspicuous notice on our website and we will also revise the effective date of the Policy. We encourage you to review this page from time to time in order to be apprised of any recent changes to this Policy and how we evolve and protect your information. Your continued use of our site following changes will be deemed your acceptance of the modified privacy policy.

How to Reach HK IVA Concerning Privacy

Questions, comments, requests, or other concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information are to be directed to us by using the following contact method:

Mailing Address and URL:9101 Sepulveda Blvd Ste 53, Los Angeles CA 90045
Phone:(747) 569-5126
E-mail:[email protected]
Website:https://hk-iva.net/

Privacy inquiries will be responded to as soon as feasibly possible.

Applicable Jurisdiction and Governing Law

This Privacy Policy and any dispute that may arise from it are governed by the California State law principles without regard to their conflict of law provisions. By your use of our website, and/or providing us with personal data, you agree to submit to the personal and exclusive jurisdiction of the courts situated in California should any dispute arise related to or stemming from this Privacy Policy.

Your Acceptance of This Policy

By accessing HK IVA’s website, using our services, and/or submitting your information to HK IVA, you give your consent for the collection, use, disclosure, and processing of your information in accordance with the provisions of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to our practices, please do not use our site or furnish us with any personal information.

Additional Privacy for Residents in California

You may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act which may include the rights to know, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. HK IVA does not sell personal information. To exercise these rights or learn more about these rights, please contact us at [email protected]

Third Party Service Providers and Data Processors

Supporting the delivery of the services provided by HK IVA, trusted third party suppliers such as email service providers and analytics providers may process data on behalf of HK IVA under strict contractual terms and obligations to protect the confidentiality and the security of such data. We screen all the suppliers that we use to ensure that they meet high standards in respect of privacy. We do not permit them to employ your information for purposes other than those facilitating the services we provide on behalf of HK IVA.

Your Ability to Update or Delete Information

You can update, correct, or remove your personal information at any time. Simply send an e-mail request to [email protected] with your details and we will respond promptly in accordance with applicable law. Newsletter subscribers are also able to change their information or unsubscribe from the newsletter by using the relevant links within each email correspondence.

User Content, Member Forums, and Communal Areas

If HK IVA makes use on its Site of comments, forums, or forms for user feedback, by participating in these areas of the site you should be aware that any information you post is available to other users. HK IVA recommends that you exercise caution when disclosing your personal information to others when these are publicly accessible. HK IVA accepts no liability for the use of personal information voluntarily disclosed by you in publicly accessible areas of our Site.

Languages and Accessibility

HK IVA (“HK IVA”) seeks to make our Privacy Policy available and as easily understandable as possible to our users. If you need the Privacy Policy in another language or format, please contact us at [email protected]. We will use our best efforts to provide the same information to you in another language or format so that all of our users can make informed privacy choices.

Effective Date of This Policy

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is effective beginning June 10, 2024. It replaces and supersedes all prior versions. Material change(s) to this policy will be disseminated through our website, including, when feasible, within the subscription or user notification email or other direct contact with subscribers/users.

Work in Progress: Privacy Always Improving

HK IVA acknowledges that privacy is an ongoing responsibility. Our privacy practices will be reviewed, updated, and enhanced as new technologies emerge or as our services change. The views of our clients and the general public are important to us, so we encourage you to contact us with any comments or questions you have about privacy. HK IVA is always willing to consider ways in which we can continue to deliver the highest quality service within a safe, secure, and transparent environment that empowers you with the legal knowledge you require.

Stay Up To Date with our Privacy Policy

We encourage you to keep up-to-date on legal and privacy matters and the latest in our privacy practice by subscribing to the HK IVA newsletter. Subscribe now so you don’t miss a chance to get smarter about the law! Questions or comments? Please visit our Contact page or email us at [email protected]. Thanks for making HK IVA your choice for legal updates and resources.