Pearl Social Limited (being "PEARL", "we", "us" for the purposes of this Privacy Policy Statement as appropriate) recognise their responsibilities in relation to the collection, holding, processing, use and/or transfer of personal data under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) ("PDPO").
Our company is dedicated to creating the perfect flow and flux of individuals, our overarching mission is to provide a platform where the best and most aligned collectives are fostered. We understand the importance of privacy and confidentiality to our members, applicants, attendees, and other users (referred to as "you"). Your experience is at the heart of our mission, and we are committed to ensuring its quality and smoothness.
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect and utilize the information you provide to us, as well as who we may share it with. This policy is written to be as clear as possible so we that are able to communicate every aspect clearly. By using our App and related services (collectively referred to as the "Service"), you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal data will be collected only for lawful and relevant purposes and all practicable steps will be taken to ensure that personal data held by us is accurate. We will use your personal data which we may from time to time collect in accordance with this Privacy Policy Statement. We encourage you to read this Privacy Policy and our Terms of Services carefully, and feel free to contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions.
We periodically review this Privacy Policy Statement in order for it to comply with the changes in our technology, changes in the law and the nature of our services. When this happens, we will revise the "updated" version at the top of this Privacy Policy, which will be posted on our website and will be made available for access on the app. We recommend checking for the most recent version regularly, as your continued use of the Service after changes to this Privacy Policy indicates your consent and acceptance of the changes. If you have any questions or disagreements, you are able to contact us about your enquiry at [email protected] , you are also entitled to termination at all times.
Otherwise, in relation to personal data supplied to us through the PEARL app or otherwise, continued use by you of the PEARL app or your continued relationship with us shall be deemed to be your acceptance of and consent to this Privacy Policy Statement, as amended from time to time.
When you apply for a membership and start using the app’s functions, we may collect your personal data including but not limited to your name, location, occupation, email address, date of birth, a biological description, images and your instagram handle. You are also asked to allow us to collect your geographical location information. You can choose to switch the location access on or off at all times while using the App. Furthermore, you have the option of sharing your specific location to other users, this is controlled through the in-App settings.
By choosing to provide the above information, you consent to our processing of it. The information you provide may be visible to other users of the Service. If you communicate with other users within the Service, we will be able to access such content of your conversation in the case that another user reports you for inappropriate or disrespectful conduct. If you contact us with an inquiry, we may collect the content of that correspondence or interaction. You can change your personal information (except your date of birth) at any time within the App settings. The information is collectively used to (i) process your applications to register your membership subscriptions for our products and services; (ii) to conduct research and statistical analysis; (iii) to process your application for employment or engagement within PEARL to assess your suitability as a candidate for such position and to conduct reference checks with your previous employers.
Along with the information you provide for an application, certain information will be automatically collected as you use the Service. This includes the operating system of your device, your device type and its ID, its IP address, your interactions with other users, and your access times. If you grant us permission to use location services, we will collect data on your geographical location at all times or while the App is actively running, depending on your permission settings. Even if you don't grant us permission to use location services, we may collect data on your city and general location through your IP address.
PEARL and our team may be required to retain, process and/or disclose your personal data in order to comply with applicable laws and regulations or in order to comply with a court order, subpoena or other legal process (whether in Hong Kong or elsewhere), or to comply with a request by a government authority, law enforcement agency or similar body (whether situated in Hong Kong or elsewhere) or to perform or discharge the Regulatory Functions. PEARL and our team may need to disclose your personal data in order to enforce any agreement with you, protect our rights, property or safety, or the rights, property or safety of our employees, or to perform or discharge the Regulatory Functions
As we continue to develop our business, we may restructure our corporate structure, undergo a change of control or business combination. In these circumstances it may be the case that your personal data is transferred to a third party who will continue to operate our business or a similar service under either this Privacy Policy Statement or a different privacy policy statement which will be notified to you. Such a third party may be located, and use of your personal data may be made, outside of Hong Kong in connection with such acquisition or reorganization.
If you would like to review, change or delete personal information we have collected from you, or permanently delete your account, please use Contact Us.
If you access a third-party website through our app, specifically those provided by other users, such websites may independently collect information from you. Please consult the privacy statements of those websites, as their policies are beyond our control.
We have secure systems in place to help us accurately record and store the personal information that you provide to us and any subsequent updates.
We encourage you to review, update, and correct the personal information that we maintain about you, and you may request that we delete personal information about you that is inaccurate, incomplete, or irrelevant for legitimate purposes, or is being processed in a way which infringes any applicable legal requirement.
Your right to review, update, correct, and delete your personal information may be limited, subject to the law of your jurisdiction:
If your requests are abusive or unreasonably excessive, Where the rights or safety of another person or persons would be encroached upon, or If the information or material you request relates to existing or anticipated legal proceedings between you and us, or providing access to you would prejudice negotiations between us or an investigation of possible unlawful activity. Your right to review, update, correct, and delete your information is subject to our records retention policies and applicable law, including any statutory retention requirements.
We do not collect your credit card information, as we exclusively accept payments through third-party services like Apple and Stripe. Your financial details are secured and subject to the applicable third party's security and privacy policies.
We have implemented help to prevent unauthorized access to your information and to maintain data security. These safeguards take into account the sensitivity of the information that we collect, process and store and the current state of technology. We follow generally accepted industry standards to protect the personal information submitted to us, both during transmission and once we receive it. The third party service providers with respect to payment gateway and payment processing are all validated as compliant with the payment card industry standard (generally referred to as PCI compliant service providers). We assume no liability or responsibility for disclosure of your information due to errors in transmission, unauthorized third-party access, or other causes beyond our control, specifically with regards to payment processing. You play an important role in keeping your personal information secure. It is your responsibility that you should not share your user name, password, or other security information for your PEARL account with anyone. If we receive instructions using your user name and password, we will consider that you have authorized the instructions.