1. Introduction
Welcome to StackHK ("we", "us", "our", "the Site"). Your privacy is of the utmost importance to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website at stackhk.com (the "Site").
By using our Site, you agree to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Site.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Voluntarily
- Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address
- Contact information: When you send us a message via our contact page, we may collect your name and email address
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Page views, visit duration, click behaviour
- Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
- Network information: IP address (anonymised), geographic location (country/region level)
- Referral sources: The website from which you arrived at our Site
2.3 Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. See the Cookie Policy section below for details.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send our newsletter and product updates (only if you have subscribed)
- To analyse website traffic and user behaviour in order to improve our content quality
- To detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security threats
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service providers: We use third-party services (such as email delivery platforms and website analytics tools) to operate the Site. These providers only access your information to the extent necessary to perform their services
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Business transfers: In the event that StackHK is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Plausible Analytics: A privacy-friendly website analytics tool that does not use cookies and does not track individual users
- Google Search Console: Used to monitor our Site's performance in Google search results
- Resend / ConvertKit: Used for delivering our newsletter emails
6. Cookie Policy
6.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
6.2 Cookies We Use
- Essential cookies: Cookies necessary for the proper functioning of the Site
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the Site (we use privacy-friendly Plausible, which does not set tracking cookies)
6.3 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Using HTTPS encryption for data transmission
- Regularly updating and maintaining our security systems
- Restricting employee access to personal data
However, please be aware that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Newsletter subscription data: Retained until you unsubscribe
- Website analytics data: Retained for 26 months
- Contact form data: Retained for 12 months
9. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw your consent to data processing at any time
- Right to unsubscribe: Every newsletter email includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@stackhk.com.
10. Children's Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you become aware that we may have collected personal information from a child, please contact us and we will promptly delete the relevant data.
11. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside your country of residence. We will ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
12. Terms of Service
By using our Site, you agree to the following terms:
- The content on this Site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice
- Reviews are based on testing conducted at a specific point in time; tool features may have changed since publication
- Affiliate links may generate revenue for us, but this does not influence our editorial independence or review scores
- Unauthorised reproduction or republication of Site content is prohibited
13. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be announced on the Site's homepage and in our newsletter. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the following channels:
- Email: hello@stackhk.com
- Address: 7/F, Park Aura Building, 58 Electric Road, Tin Hau, Hong Kong
This Privacy Policy was last updated in May 2026.