Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 2026

IB Near Me (“we,” “our,” “us”) is an online directory platform operated by Ecom Ventures Ltd. We are committed to protecting your personal data and handling all information transparently, responsibly, and in strict compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong SAR (“PDPO”).

By accessing or using our website, platform, or services (collectively, the “Platform”), you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information Provided Directly by Users

When parents, students, tutors, or business representatives interact with our Platform, we may collect personal data that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and messaging details.

  • Business & Account Data: Business name, physical address, tutor qualifications, service offerings, pricing structures, and photos submitted for profile claims or updates.

  • Communications & Feedback: Messages sent via support forms, inquiry forms, and submitted reviews or feedback.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit the Platform, our servers and third-party analytics providers automatically collect standard web log data, including:

  • IP address and geographic location (city level).

  • Browser type, device model, and operating system.

  • Pages viewed, referral URL links, time spent per page, and access timestamps.

2. Collection & Curation of Business Information

To build a transparent and comprehensive directory for Hong Kong parents, IB Near Me indexes basic details about educational providers operating within Hong Kong SAR.

  • No Automated Scraping: We do not use automated scraping software, data-harvesting bots, or unauthorized extraction scripts to gather data from external websites, directories, or platforms.

  • Manual Curation Only: Initial basic profiles are manually researched, verified, and curated by our editorial team using publicly available information made accessible by businesses on their official websites, public social media profiles, or public directories.

  • Third-Party Policy Compliance: We respect and strictly comply with the terms of service of third-party platforms, including Google’s Terms of Service. Any public business details indexed are handled in accordance with fair platform practices and applicable public directory guidelines.

  • PDPO Data Protection Principles: All curation and data handling adhere strictly to the PDPO Data Protection Principles regarding purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, security, and transparency.

3. How We Use Personal Data

We process personal data strictly for legitimate operational purposes, including:

  • Facilitating connections and inquiries between parents and educational service providers.

  • Managing, updating, and verifying directory listings.

  • Responding to customer support requests and processing profile claim applications.

  • Improving website functionality, security, and user experience.

  • Sending administrative updates, policy changes, or marketing communications (strictly with your explicit consent).

  • Preventing fraudulent activity, spam, or security breaches.

We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease personal data to third parties for direct marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Analytics

We use essential and performance cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to ensure proper website functionality and to analyze site traffic.

  • Performance & Analytics: We may use tools such as Google Analytics to understand traffic patterns and user navigation trends within Hong Kong.

  • Managing Cookies: You can instruct your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, disabling cookies may limit access to certain features of our Platform.

5. Third-Party Services & Integrations

Our Platform may interact with or integrate third-party tools, including analytics engines, payment gateways, email delivery systems, and hosting providers. These third parties have access to your personal data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated under contract not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.

Please note that external websites linked from IB Near Me operate under their own independent privacy policies, for which we hold no legal responsibility.

6. Data Storage & Security

We implement appropriate technical, administrative, and physical security measures to safeguard personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel who require it to perform their duties.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights Under Hong Kong’s PDPO

Under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486), individual data subjects in Hong Kong SAR have the following rights:

  • Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.

  • Right of Correction: You have the right to request the correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.

  • Right to Opt-Out: You may withdraw consent for receiving promotional communications at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link or contacting us directly.

8. Business Listing Removal & Modification (Notice and Takedown)

If you are an independent tutor, sole proprietor, or business owner whose details appear on an unclaimed or basic profile on IB Near Me, you hold the absolute right to control your information.

If you wish to:

  • Update or correct inaccurate profile details,

  • Claim and verify your listing, or

  • Completely remove your profile from our directory,

Please contact our Data Protection team at info@ibnearme.com. We evaluate and execute all verified modification or removal requests promptly in accordance with PDPO guidelines.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our operational practices, technological developments, or legal requirements under Hong Kong law. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

10. Contact Us

For privacy inquiries, data access/correction requests, or profile removal requests, please contact:

Ecom Ventures Ltd

Data Protection Officer

Email: info@ibnearme.com

Location: Hong Kong SAR

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