Privacy Policy

(Last updated: September 2025)

Children of Light (童之光) (“we”, “our”, “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [www.col.org.hk] or otherwise engage with us.

By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information you provide: such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, or payment details (when making a donation).
Non-Personal Information: including browser type, IP address, and usage data collected automatically through cookies or similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Process donations and provide receipts.
Respond to inquiries and communicate with you.
Share updates on our activities, campaigns, or events (if you opt in).
Improve our website, services, and user experience.
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

3. Sharing of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

With trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website or processing donations (and who are bound by confidentiality obligations).
When required by law, regulation, or legal process.
To protect the safety, rights, or property of Children of Light, our users, or the public.

4. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. Please note, however, that no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

5. Retention of Information

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

6. Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to:

Access the personal information we hold about you.
Request corrections to your information if it is inaccurate.
Withdraw consent for communications or request deletion of your information.
Opt out of receiving marketing or fundraising materials at any time by contacting us.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may limit some functionality of the site.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us: info@col.org.hk