Privacy Policy

Centre for Sign Linguistics & Deaf Studies, Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, CUHK (the Centre) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how this website collects, uses and protects information relating to you.

Information We Collect

When you submit a message through the Feedback form on this website, we may collect the name, email address and feedback content that you provide. In addition, this website may record anonymous browsing and usage statistics (such as page view counts). Such statistics do not directly identify individuals.

How We Use the Information

Personal information collected is used only to respond to your enquiries or feedback, to improve the content and services of this website, and to support research and promotional work related to the Hong Kong Sign Language Browser. Anonymous usage statistics are used to understand how the website is used and to improve our services.

Disclosure of Information

We will not sell, rent or otherwise disclose your personal information to third parties unless we have your consent, are required to do so by law, or it is necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Centre or others.

Data Security

We take reasonable technical and administrative measures to protect collected information against unauthorised access, use, modification or disclosure. However, transmission of information over the Internet is not completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of information transmitted online.

Access and Correction

Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to request access to and correction of personal data held by us about you. To make such a request, or if you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please email cslds@cuhk.edu.hk.

Updates to This Policy

The Centre may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page and take effect immediately. You are advised to review this page periodically for the latest information.