Hantec Financial places great importance on respecting the privacy of individuals. This privacy policy outlines all matters related to the collection, use, and storage of personal information of customers or relevant parties of Hantec Financial, the Hantec Group, or its subsidiaries.

From time to time, you may be requested to provide personal information, or you may have already provided personal information to one or more of the Companies, including your name, address, financial or other information. This information is collectively referred to as “data.” Further information may be collected in the normal course of a continuing relationship, provision of financing, or other facilities. If you fail to provide the requested data on an application form or similar document, the relevant Company or other person may be unable to open or continue an account, issue financial products, provide investment or advisory services, or provide other requested services or facilities.

The following persons may be provided with the data:

Any other of the Companies and any company which is the ultimate holding company of any of the Companies and/or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof, including any office or branch of any of the aforesaid, or any entity (whether or not corporate) owned wholly or partly by any of the aforesaid, and the staff or directors of all such persons (“Hantec Group”);

Any other of the Companies and any company which is the ultimate holding company of any of the Companies and/or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof, including any office or branch of any of the aforesaid, or any entity (whether or not corporate) owned wholly or partly by any of the aforesaid, and the staff or directors of all such persons (“Hantec Group”);

any nominee in whose name securities or other assets may be registered, an agent, contractor, or third-party service provider which provides financial, administrative, telecommunication, computer, payment, or securities clearing, professional, or other services to any of the Companies or person in the Hantec Group or any other person to whom data is passed;

where information is collected by a Company as an agent of any other person or for forwarding to or otherwise for the purpose of making any application or request to any other person for any facility or service, to such persons who may not be in Hong Kong and may not be subject to the Ordinance and not restricted in the use of the data.

Where any agreement or facility is assigned, transferred or novated or any participation, sub-participation or other similar arrangement made or where duties are delegated or an office as manager, trustee or otherwise ceases to be held, to the assignee, transferee, person in whose favour the same is novated, participant, sub-participant, delegate or successor.

Statutory, governmental or regulatory bodies or institutions as required by law or regulations applicable to any of the Companies.

Any financial institution with which you have or purpose to have dealings.

Where any assets of any kind held by a Company or its nominee for your account may be disposed of or transferred to another person by that Company or its nominee pursuant to any power of sale or security interest or other power granted by law or otherwise, to any purchaser or transferee thereof or persons representing the same.

The data provided from time to time may be used for the following purposes, along with any directly related purpose:

Carrying out your instructions or responding to any enquiry from you given by you or on your behalf.

Providing investment management, asset management, or advisory services, credit, financial, trust, nominee, or any related services. These services may be implemented by any of the Companies, any other person in the Hantec Group, or a third party.

Carrying out credit checks or assisting other financial institutions to do so.

Designing further products and services for customers and marketing existing and future products or services of any of the Companies or other persons in the Hantec Group.

Enforcement of any charge or security in favour of any person in the Hantec Group or collection of sums due.

Forming part of the records of the recipient of the data as to the business carried on by it.

Observing any legal, governmental, or regulatory requirements of Hong Kong or any other relevant jurisdiction, including any disclosure or notification requirements, to which any of the Companies or other class of data recipient is subject.

Cookies

Cookies are small files that contain information which a website uses to track its visitors. Hantec Financial may set and access cookies on your computer, which enables us to learn which advertisements and promotions bring users to our website. Hantec Financial and its departments may use cookies to track your activities on the Hantec Financial website. The information collected and shared will be anonymous and unidentifiable.

Internet Security Technology

Hantec Financial endeavors to ensure the security and safety of this website. The company also employs other safeguards, such as firewalls, authentication systems (involving passwords and identification numbers), and access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized data and system access.

Regulatory Disclosure

Hantec Financial may disclose your personal information to third parties when it is permitted by law or in compliance with laws and regulations. For example, the company may provide your personal information to regulatory and law enforcement agencies in response to subpoenas or requests to protect our rights and properties. If a customer has a special agreement with Hantec Financial requesting non-disclosure of personal information or limiting the disclosure of personal information, such a term will be automatically canceled. Except for the circumstances described in this policy, Hantec Financial will not use your data for any other purposes unless we have your permission and have explained the reason for using your details.

Opt Out

You are not required to provide any of the personal information that we may request; however, failure to do so may result in our inability to open or maintain your account or to provide services to you. While we strive to ensure that all information we hold about you is accurate, complete, and up-to-date, you can assist us considerably in this regard by promptly notifying us of any changes to your personal information. If you do not want your personal information disclosed to our affiliates or other third parties as described in this policy, please contact us via email at [email protected].