This Policy describes how users of the website https://china-family.online (the “Website”), as well as all services, platforms, and applications owned by ChinaClass Global Limited (the “Company”, “We”, or “Our”), process their personal data.This Policy is governed by the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, Cap. 486 (“PDPO”).By using the Website and providing personal data, the User agrees to this Policy.1. What Data We CollectWe may collect the following categories of personal data:1.1. Contact Information- First and last name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Parent’s contact information (if the User is a minor)
1.2. Account Information- Login, password, user ID
- Records of services used
- Subscription status
- Lesson schedule
1.3. Payment InformationWe do not store full bank card details.We may receive the following information from payment providers:- Last 4 digits of a card
- Payment result
- Refund status
- Transaction ID
1.4. Educational Data- Lesson recordings (video/audio) for quality control
- Completed assignments
- Grades and progress
1.5. Technical Data- IP address
- Cookie data
- Device type
- Browser
- Date and time of visit
- Website activity and behavior
1.6. Data of MinorsWe process children’s data only with the consent of the parent or legal guardian who purchased the services.2. Purposes of Data ProcessingWe use personal data for the following purposes:2.1. Provision of Educational Services- Account creation
- Organization of lessons
- Storage of schedules and progress
2.2. Support and Communications- Lesson notifications
- Technical and educational support
- Responses to inquiries
2.3. Financial Transactions- Payment processing
- Invoicing
- Refunds
2.4. Service Quality Improvement- Attendance analysis
- Improvement of educational materials
- Teacher performance evaluation
2.5. Marketing and Newsletters- News and promotions
- Personalized recommendations
- Advertising campaign analytics
The User may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time.3. Legal Basis for ProcessingThe Company processes personal data based on:- User consent
- Contract performance
- Legitimate interests of the Company (such as service improvement and fraud prevention)
- Compliance with Hong Kong law
4. Transfer of Data to Third PartiesWe may transfer personal data only for legitimate purposes.4.1. Teachers and Company EmployeesAccess is limited only to the data necessary for conducting lessons.4.2. Payment Systems and BanksExamples include:- Stripe
- PayPal
- Wise
- Hong Kong banking payment service providers
4.3. Technical ContractorsExamples include:- Cloud storage providers
- CRM systems
- LMS platforms
- Video conferencing services such as Zoom and Google Meet
4.4. Marketing PlatformsExamples include:Such data is transferred only in anonymized form where possible.4.5. Legal RequirementsWe may disclose data to Hong Kong government agencies where required by law.We never sell personal data to third parties.5. Data StoragePersonal data is stored on secure servers located in:- The European Union
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
Retention period: up to 7 years after the termination of service use, where required for financial records and contracts.At the User’s request, personal data may be deleted earlier unless retention is required by law.6. Data ProtectionThe Company takes all necessary technical and organizational measures, including:- Encryption of communication channels (HTTPS/SSL)
- Employee access control
- Two-factor authentication
- Data backup
- Protection against unauthorized access
7. User RightsThe User has the right to:- Request access to their data
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Revoke consent
- Restrict processing
- Request data export
8. Use of CookiesThe Website uses cookies for:- Session maintenance
- Analytics
- Personalization
- Marketing
The User may disable cookies in their browser settings.9. International Data TransferPersonal data may be transferred internationally, including to the EU, US, and Singapore, where necessary for:- Data storage
- Platform operation
- Payment processing
Transfers are made only to providers that ensure a level of protection at least equivalent to the PDPO.10. Contact InformationCHINA CLASS GLOBAL LIMITEDWebsite: https://china-family.online11. Policy UpdatesWe may update this Policy by publishing a new version on the Website.The updated version becomes effective immediately upon publication. China Class Global LimitedThis website and all materials are owned and operated by China Class Global Limited.General InformationAll materials published by the Company are protected by intellectual property laws, including the laws of Hong Kong and international agreements such as the Berne Convention.Use of materials is permitted only within the scope of this Notice and the Terms & Conditions.Unauthorized use may result in legal liability.Protected MaterialsThe following materials are protected:- video lessons and recordings
- audio materials
- presentations and documents
- PDFs, flashcards, workbooks
- homework assignments
- lesson recordings (individual and group)
- platform functionality and design
- personal account features
- brand materials, logos, and marketing content
- curriculum structure and teaching methods
Prohibited UseWithout prior written consent, you may not:- copy or reproduce materials (including screenshots and recordings)
- share materials with third parties
- publish materials online or on social media
- sell or use materials for commercial purposes
- modify or create derivative works
- share account access or paid content
Violation may result in immediate suspension of access without refund.Permitted UseYou may:- use materials for personal educational purposes only
- access materials within your purchased plan
- download materials only if explicitly allowed
Any other use requires written permission.Company RightsThe Company reserves the right to:- restrict access in case of violations
- seek compensation for damages
- take legal action under Hong Kong law
- monitor usage of materials
- use internally developed materials unless otherwise agreed
LiabilityViolation of this Notice may result in:- account suspension
- financial penalties
- legal claims
- other liability under applicable law
ContactCHINA CLASS GLOBAL LIMITEDWebsite: https://china-family.onlineEmail: info@china-family.online China Class Global LimitedWhen a user submits a contact form on our website and provides their phone number, they may choose WhatsApp as a preferred communication channel.By submitting the form and accepting this Privacy Policy, the user agrees that China Class Global Limited may contact them via WhatsApp regarding their request, trial lesson, educational services, schedule, payment, service notifications, and relevant educational materials.OPT-OUT POLICYUsers can opt out of WhatsApp messages at any time by replying “STOP”, “Unsubscribe”, or by sending any message indicating that they no longer wish to receive WhatsApp messages.After receiving such a request, we stop sending marketing and informational WhatsApp messages to that user.ContactCHINA CLASS GLOBAL LIMITEDWebsite: https://china-family.onlineEmail: info@china-family.online