Privacy
What the site collects, why, and your rights.
The short version
- No account is needed to read the site.
- The calculator runs in your browser; inputs are not sent to us.
- Third-party map and font services receive standard request data (such as IP address) when they deliver content.
- Personal data would be handled in line with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Third-party services
The homepage and page headers load map tiles and libraries from third-party content-delivery networks, and fonts from Google Fonts. Those services receive the technical information needed to deliver files to your browser. They are not used by Pearl River Post for advertising or profiling.
You can request access to or correction of personal data we hold about you. Questions about privacy in Hong Kong can also be directed to the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data.
Questions readers ask
Does the site use tracking cookies?
No advertising or tracking cookies are set by Pearl River Post. See the cookies page.
Is calculator data stored?
No. Calculations happen in your browser.
Which law applies?
The Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) of Hong Kong.
How do I request my data?
Contact the editors through the newsletter page with your request.
Primary references
- Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486)Checked 2026-11-12
- Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal DataChecked 2026-11-12