Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 15 August 2024

Welcome to StoryTripMap.com (“our site”) and the StoryTripMap mobile app (“our app”) (collectively referred to as ‘the STM Platform’). The STM Platform is operated by Bwiter Creative Company, a company registered in Hong Kong. We are committed to protecting and managing your personal data in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong and other applicable laws and regulations.

This Privacy Policy explains when we collect your personal data, how we process it, and your rights regarding your information. We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Please check this page regularly for any changes. To receive notifications about material changes, consider subscribing to our newsletter.

A. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

1. Registration and Use of the STM Platform

To enhance your experience on the STM Platform, you may register at https://StoryTripMap.com/register. During registration and usage, we collect personal data such as:

  • Name
  • Contact information (e.g., email address, phone number)
  • Demographic information
  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Site activity
  • Cookie information

You may also register using third-party services (e.g., Facebook, Google, Twitter). If you do, we will receive personal data from those services only with your consent.

We collect personal data when you:

  • Register, sign up, or provide information on the STM Platform
  • Subscribe to our newsletter
  • Participate in marketing campaigns
  • Register for events or programs
  • Complete surveys
  • Contact us
  • Interact with the STM Platform (e.g., liking, following, commenting)
  • Subscribe for information or services from our partners

2. Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed in your browser to store preferences. Our cookies do not contain personal data but may reference personal data you provided during registration. We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for an extended period). You can remove persistent cookies through your browser settings. For more information about cookies, please refer to relevant resources.

B. How We Use the Information We Collect

1. Main Purposes

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To provide access to the STM Platform
  • To create and manage your account
  • For password reset purposes
  • To enable features such as liking, following, and commenting
  • To send updates and personalized messages
  • To track the impact of our stories and activities
  • To send newsletters and event invitations
  • For any other reasonable use related to our services

If you subscribe for information or services from our partners, we will share your information with them.

2. Third-Party Organizations

We may share personal data with carefully selected third-party organizations that perform services on our behalf or if you link your account with third-party services. These organizations are governed by their own privacy policies, and we ensure they protect your privacy.

We do not share personal data for third-party marketing purposes without your explicit consent. However, if you subscribe for services from our partners, your information will be shared with them.

We may also disclose personal data in the following situations:

  • Legal disclosures (e.g., law enforcement, investigations)
  • Business transfers (e.g., sale or acquisition of the STM Platform)

3. Transfers Outside Your Country

Your information may be transferred outside of your country to our partners in line with this Privacy Policy. For instance, if you are in Hong Kong and subscribe to a partner in another country, your information may be sent to facilitate communication. We will ensure that such transfers comply with applicable laws and provide equivalent protection.

C. Opting Out

If you no longer wish to receive newsletters and promotional communications from us, you may opt out by following the instructions in each communication or by contacting us at info@StoryTripMap.com.

To unsubscribe from communications from partners, you must contact them directly.

D. Your Rights

Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data held by us
  • Request corrections to your personal data
  • Withdraw consent for data processing

If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

E. Contacting Us

For any questions or concerns regarding your privacy or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@StoryTripMap.com