Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Risk Consulting HK Limited ("RC", "we", "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our clients, contacts and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect personal data in accordance with the Hong Kong Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) and applicable international standards. As a confidential advisory firm specializing in due diligence and business intelligence, confidentiality is core to our business.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only information necessary for our professional services:

• Contact Information: Name, company, title, email address, telephone number submitted via enquiry@rc-hk.com.hk.
• Engagement Information: Information you provide when engaging our services for due diligence, background checks or investigations.
• Website Usage: Standard log data including IP address, browser type, pages visited via cookies (see below Section 7).

We do not collect sensitive personal data via this website.

3. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used strictly for:

• Responding to confidential enquiries and providing our services.
• Conducting client due diligence and conflict checks.
• Compliance with legal, regulatory and AML/KYC obligations.
• Improving our website and communications.

We do not sell, rent or trade personal data. We do not use your data for marketing without explicit consent.

4. Disclosure and Confidentiality

We maintain strict confidentiality. Personal data may only be disclosed to:

• Our vetted investigators and sources under strict confidentiality agreements, on a need-to-know basis.
• Professional advisors (legal counsel) under duty of confidentiality.
• Regulators or law enforcement where required by Hong Kong law.

All third parties are bound by confidentiality obligations.

5. International Data Transfers

As part of our global network spanning 80+ countries, data may be processed in other jurisdictions for legitimate investigation purposes. Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect confidentiality and data security.

6. Data Retention and Security

Personal data is retained only as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected or as required by law (typically 7 years for professional records). We implement technical and organizational measures including encryption, access controls, and secure servers to protect data against unauthorized access, loss or disclosure.

7. Cookies

This website uses essential cookies to ensure proper functioning and analytics cookies to understand site usage. You may disable cookies in your browser settings; however, this may affect website functionality. We do not use advertising cookies.

8. Your Rights

Under the Hong Kong PDPO, you have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by us. Requests should be made in writing to: enquiry@rc-hk.com.hk. We may charge a reasonable fee for processing data access requests.

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites (WAD, CII). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites.

10. Contact Us

For any privacy-related enquiries or to exercise your rights, please contact:

• Risk Consulting HK Ltd
• Email: enquiry@rc-hk.com.hk
• Phone: +852 3957 1749

11. Updates

We may update this policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.