Switching-Time is fully aware of regulations governing the protection of personal data. With this in mind, we aim to make all information relating to data processing carried out via our website as clear and accessible as possible, whether it relates to a simple information request, a subscription to our newsletter or an application for a job with us.

The purpose of Switching-Time’ personal data protection policy is to inform you about how the data collected via this website will be used, as well as about your rights and how you can exercise them.

This policy also reflects Switching-Time’ principles of confidentiality and data security. Data processing is crucial to Switching-Time, so it’s essential for our business that it’s carried out securely and in accordance with your wishes.

Before confirming the submission of your personal data via our website, you agree to read and accept this policy. By accepting, you are giving your clear and unequivocal consent for Switching-Time to process your request using the data submitted for this purpose.

Switching-Time’ commitments

Switching-Time commits to compliance with Chinese legislation relating to personal data, in particular with Personal Information Protection Law.

We therefore undertake to use the personal data we receive only in accordance with the purposes for which it was submitted.

Switching-Time also commits to put in place all the organizational and technical measures necessary to comply with the aforementioned texts, and to ensure a level of security appropriate to the purposes of the processing and the nature of the data.

If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Switching-Time at dpo@datawords.com.

Who collects your data?

For the collection of personal data of its visitors via its website, Switching-Time acts as data controller and directly collects said data.

Switching-Time’ registered office is located at the following address: Room 203, Building 6, No. 990, Changping Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, PRC.

Switching-Time is a trademark belonging to the company ST Communications Limited, registered in Hong Kong under number 3125505, at the following address : Office 4, 10/F, Kwan Chart Tower, No 6 Tonnochy Road Wanchai, Hong Kong. 

For what purpose does Switching-Time collect your personal data?

Personal data submitted within our contact tab

The personal data submitted within our contact tab is the contact information you choose to share with us. The purpose of this information is to identify you and to enable us to come back to you with the best possible understanding of your needs.

If you are able to send us the file of your choice to support your request via our website, Switching-Time would like to remind you that this is in no way compulsory. However, if you decide to use this option, you are entirely responsible for choosing the information provided in this document. The same applies to the message you can write and attach alongside the request.

When you agree to submit your personal data to Switching-Time, you also agree that Switching-Time may use this data within the limits of the purposes detailed above.

Personal data submitted as part of a job application

All personal data submitted via our website as part of a recruitment process, i.e. your surname(s) and first name(s), e-mail address, CV and cover letter when you are able to communicate them via this site, are used to analyze your application as accurately as possible and to contact you to inform you of the outcome of our recruitment process.

Does the Switching-Time website use cookies?

Switching-Time uses cookies on its website. This allows our website to function properly, to obtain statistical information about your website usage, and potentially to pass on information to third parties for marketing purposes. For more information, please visit our “Cookies management” page.

How long is your data stored?

All data collected in our contact forms is kept only as long as is necessary to fulfil the purpose(s) for which it was collected and in compliance with the relevant regulatory recommendations.

Who can access your data?

Only competent persons essential to the proper processing of your data may access it.

Switching-Time will never sell your data. Any communication of your data to a third party will only be done with your consent, to improve your experience on our website or within the framework of the implementation of a contract previously signed by you.

How to exercise your rights

When you agree to provide us with your data, you have the right to access, rectify, oppose and delete the processing of said data.

In accordance with PIPL you have a right of access to your personal data, a right to rectify and delete this data, a right to limit the processing of this data, a right to the portability of this data and a right to object to its processing.

These rights may be exercised by sending your request by e-mail to the following address: dpo@datawords.com or by post to:

Switching-Time
Room 203, Building 6, No. 990, Changping Road, Jing’an District, Shanghai, PRC.

Switching-Time commits to take all necessary steps as soon as possible after receipt of your request and to notify you of any action taken.

Changes to this policy

Switching-Time reserves the right to modify and update its privacy policy at any time in accordance with applicable law.