Privacy Policy for SaveMyCent.com operated by SaveMyCent

Effective Date: Sun May 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)
Last Updated: Sun May 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)

1. Introduction

SaveMyCent – a company founded in 2019, registered in Hong Kong under registration number 2684844 – is committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. Our company, also known as Save My Cent and trading as SaveMyCent, operates various brands including SaveMyCent, SaveMyCent.com, and Save My Cent. We offer Coupon Deals and Marketing Services in the Shopping industry (specifically within the Online Shopping sector, with a focus on Coupons and Deals) to our target audience of Consumers and Shoppers.

This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, process, and share your personal data in accordance with applicable laws such as in Hong Kong: Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO), and the Communications Authority Ordinance (Cap 616). It also outlines your rights and our procedures regarding data protection.

2. Data Controller & Contact Information

John Harrington is the data controller responsible for your personal data.
Primary Address:
Flat/RM A, 12/F, ZJ 300, 300 Lockhart Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong – 999077
Phone: 25282677
General Email: [email protected]
Accessibility Inquiries: [email protected]
Privacy Inquiries (if different): [email protected]

For any questions regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact our Site Editor: John Harrington.

3. Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Our Data Protection Office for SaveMyCent is John Harrington and can be contacted at [email protected].

4. Categories of Personal Data We Collect

 SaveMyCent may collect, store and process the following types of personal data about you:

• Information You Provide:
  Data submitted through forms on SaveMyCent (e.g., when you sign up, contact us, or request information via savemycent.com). This may include your name, contact details, preferences, and any other information you choose to provide.
  
• Copies of Correspondence:
  Emails, letters, and any other communications (by post, email, or through SaveMyCent) that you send to us.
  
• Survey and Questionnaire Responses:
  Responses provided if you participate in any surveys or questionnaires using SaveMyCent.
  
• Website Usage Data:
  Information about your visits to SaveMyCent, including traffic data and details on how you interact with our content.
  
• Device Information:
  Technical data such as your IP address, browser type and version, time zone setting, operating system, platform, and other technology-related details from the devices you use to access SaveMyCent.
  

5. Provision of Personal Data

If you fail to provide the required personal data:
When SaveMyCent and Save My Cent is legally obligated to collect certain data or need it to perform our contractual obligations, your failure to provide this data may prevent us from fulfilling the contract (for example, providing you with Coupons and Deals, and Marketing Services). In such cases, we may have to cancel the relevant service or product, and you will be notified accordingly.

6. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing

 SaveMyCent process your personal data for the following purposes:

• Ensure Optimal Presentation:
  To display our website content on SaveMyCent in the most effective manner for you and your device.
  
• Send Relevant Information:
  To communicate details about our Marketing Services and offerings (such as Coupons and Deals) that may be of interest.
  
• Contract Performance:
  To fulfill our contractual obligations through SaveMyCent and Save My Cent with you.
  
• Compliance with Legal Obligations:
  To adhere to legal and regulatory requirements (including the Communications Authority Ordinance (Cap 616) and The Sale of Goods Ordinance (Cap 26)) and to satisfy Anti Money Laundering and Know Your Client requirements.
  
• Feature Access & Account Protection:
  To enable you to access various features on SaveMyCent and to secure your account.
  
• Third-Party Communications:
  To allow third parties to contact you about relevant goods or services if you allow us to do so via SaveMyCent.
  
• Service Providers:
  To transfer your information to our designated “Service Providers” so that they can service your requirements on or through SaveMyCent.
  
• Marketing Communications:
  To send you marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) only if they relate to our Coupons and Deals and other Marketing Services or SaveMyCent or offerings you have previously expressed interest in.
  
• Statistical Analysis:
  To aggregate your information with that of other users to generate statistical data that does not personally identify you after using SaveMyCent. This aggregated data may be shared with third parties we collaborate with through SaveMyCent.
  

7. Global Privacy and Data Processing Standards

SaveMyCent respects and adheres to global privacy laws, using the GDPR as our benchmark standard. We ensure that your personal data collected via SaveMyCent is processed in accordance with the highest legal requirements worldwide. To achieve this, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your personal data:

• Performance of a Contract (GDPR Article 6(1)(b))
  SaveMyCent process your data as necessary to fulfil our contractual obligations to you—such as providing the goods or services you have requested.
• Legal Obligation (GDPR Article 6(1)(c))
  SaveMyCent may process your data when required by applicable laws or regulations. This ensures that our operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements in all jurisdictions.
• Legitimate Interests (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
  SaveMyCent in certain instances, may process your data to pursue our legitimate interests. This includes optimizing content presentation, delivering relevant promotions, improving our services, and preventing fraud, provided that these interests do not override your rights and freedoms.
• Consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
  Where you have explicitly provided consent—such as for marketing communications or the use of non-essential cookies— SaveMyCent processes your data based on your agreement. You may withdraw your consent at any time, and this withdrawal will not affect the lawfulness of any processing conducted before the consent was withdrawn.
• By following these standards, SaveMyCent ensures that our global data processing practices meet or exceed stringent privacy requirements, providing you with consistent and reliable protection of your personal data wherever you are located.

8. Marketing Communications

 SaveMyCent and Save My Cent will only send you direct marketing communications by electronic means (email or text) if:

• You have provided explicit consent to SaveMyCent and Save My Cent.
• You have previously interacted with the  SaveMyCent website or Save My Cent and the marketing relates to our Coupons and Deals or Blog Content or similar offerings.
• You exercise your right to opt out of marketing communications. You can do this by contacting us at [email protected] or by unsubscribing via the link provided in our communications.

9. Sharing Your Personal Data

SaveMyCent and Save My Cent may share your personal data with third parties only under the following circumstances:

• Within Our Group:
  With companies that are part of our corporate group.
  
• Service Providers:
  With trusted third parties that assist in processing your requests or fulfilling contractual obligations using SaveMyCent.
  
• Legitimate Interests:
  When sharing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (or those of a third party), provided that your rights and interests do not override these interests.
  
• Business Transfers:
  In connection with the sale, transfer, or merger of parts of SaveMyCent business or assets.
  
• Legal or Regulatory Compliance:
  When required to comply with applicable legal or regulatory obligations, including those set out in Hong Kong and Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO).
  

All third parties receiving your data are contractually bound to process it only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Cookies

Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit SaveMyCent. We use cookies to:

• Recognize you and store your preferences on SaveMyCent.
• Enhance the performance and functionality of SaveMyCent.
• Generate aggregated statistical data for SaveMyCent.
• Deliver targeted advertising relevant to your interests when visiting SaveMyCent.

Categories of cookies include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of SaveMyCent.
• Performance Cookies: Collect data on how visitors use SaveMyCent to create anonymous aggregated data.
• Functionality Cookies: Enable a personalized experience by remembering your preferences for  SaveMyCent.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver adverts tailored to you.

Some cookies remain on your device between sessions. You may disable cookies by adjusting your browser settings; however, doing so may limit the functionality of SaveMyCent.

We use cookies in compliance with applicable legal frameworks such as Hong Kong (including the EU’s ePrivacy Directive and GDPR) and Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) (for example, the CCPA for California). A cookie consent banner is provided on our website, and you may adjust your preferences at any time via our https://savemycent.com/cookies/.

11. Data Security

SaveMyCent and Save My Cent have implemented robust security measures to prevent your personal data from being accidentally lost, used, or accessed in an unauthorized way, altered, or disclosed. Access is restricted to SaveMyCent and Save My Cent employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who require it for legitimate business purposes and who are bound by confidentiality obligations.

In addition, SaveMyCent have established procedures to address any suspected data breach. If a breach occurs, we will promptly notify you and any applicable regulatory authorities, in accordance with Hong Kong and Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO). Our technical safeguards include encryption, regular security audits, and strict access controls.

For any security-related inquiries, please contact us at [email protected].

12. Data Retention

SaveMyCent will retain your personal data regarding SaveMyCent only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including meeting any legal, regulatory, accounting, or reporting requirements, as defined by 2 years.

To determine the appropriate retention period, SaveMyCent consider the quantity, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the applicable legal requirements.

Once your data is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

13. Your Data Protection Rights

This section explains your rights regarding how your personal data is processed by SaveMyCent. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

• Right to Withdraw Consent:
  You may withdraw your consent at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing prior to your withdrawal but may limit our ability at SaveMyCent to provide certain services.
  
• Right of Access:
  You have the right to access the personal data SaveMyCent holds about you, free of charge.
  
• Right to Rectification:
  You have the right to request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
  
• Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”):
  You may ask us to delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions where retention is legally required.
  
• Right to Restrict Processing:
  You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
  
• Right to Data Portability:
  You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format or to have it transferred to another controller.
  
• Right to Object:
  Under certain circumstances, you have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
  
• Rights under CCPA/CPRA:
  For California residents, this includes the right to know, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information.
  
• Rights under PIPEDA:
  For Canadian residents, this includes the right to access and correct your personal information.
  

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].

Representatives of SaveMyCent will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law. We endevour to respond to all privacy requests within 30 days of receipt, ensuring prompt and effective compliance with global data protection regulations.

14. International Transfers of Personal Data

Your personal data may be transferred to and stored in destinations in and outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and processed by personnel operating outside the EEA.

Whenever we transfer your data, we ensure that a similar level of protection is maintained by implementing one or more of the following safeguards:

• Adequacy Decisions:
  Data is transferred only to countries deemed by the European Commission to provide an adequate level of protection.
  
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs):
  We use contracts (when requested) approved by the European Commission to safeguard your data.
  
• Privacy Shield (or Successor Frameworks):
  Where applicable, for transfers involving US-based providers.
  
• Other Safeguards:
  Such as Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) or approved codes of conduct.
  

For further details on the specific mechanisms used for international transfers, please contact us at [email protected].

15. Changes to This Privacy Notice

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time to reflect changes in our data processing practices or legal obligations, including updates under the Communications Authority Ordinance (Cap 616) or changes in Hong Kong. All updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date” (Sun May 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0100 (British Summer Time)). Significant changes may also be communicated via website banners on savemycent.com and notifications sent to [email protected]. Please review this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

16. Complaints

If you believe that our handling of your personal data does not comply with applicable data protection laws under the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) (including Hong Kong), you have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority eg: Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) or courts in Hong Kong. Alternatively, you may contact us directly to discuss your concerns at [email protected] or 25282677.

17. Contact SaveMyCent 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Notice or our data practices, please contact us at:

Full Legal Entity Name:
SaveMyCent (a.k.a. Save My Cent)
Trading as: SaveMyCent
Operating under the brand(s): SaveMyCent, SaveMyCent.com, and Save My Cent

Address:
Flat/RM A, 12/F, ZJ 300, 300 Lockhart Road
Wan Chai, Hong Kong – 999077
Phone: 25282677
General Email: [email protected]
Privacy/Accessibility Inquiries: [email protected] / [email protected]