Privacy Policy

1. Applicability of the Privacy Policy

The privacy policy covers how personal identification data collected during the use of Website services are processed. It does not apply to external links on the Website nor individuals who are not commissioned by or involved in the management of the Website.

2. Collection, Processing and Use of Personal Data

• When you visit the Website or use functions provided by the Website, you would be requested to provide personal data depending on the nature of the function, and your personal data would be processed and used within the scope of such specific purpose. Without your written consent, your personal data would not be used for any other purposes.
• The Website would record the name, email address, and contact information provided as well as the time of access when you use interactive functions such as the service mailboxes and questionnaires.
• The server would automatically record the IP address of your device, the time of use, your browsers, and the browsing and click records during your browsing as references for enhancing the Website services. These records are for internal use only and would not be released to the public.
• To provide more customized services, we would analyze statistics from questionnaires collected. In addition to internal uses, statistical data and descriptive statements from the analysis would be disclosed if necessary. However, the disclosures would not contain information of specific individuals.
• You may request to amend or delete inaccurate or incomplete personal data collected by the Website.

3. Data Protection

• The Website host is equipped with data security devices including firewalls and anti-virus systems as well as necessary safety measures for protection. Your personal information is safeguarded by strict protection measures where only authorized personnel have access to your personal data and relevant personnel are required to sign the confidentiality agreement. A breach of confidentiality is subject to legal disciplinary actions.
• When services from other units are required for business needs, these units would be requested to comply with the confidentiality obligations. Necessary review procedures would be adopted to ensure full compliance.

4. Links to External Websites

The Website contains links to other websites and you may access these websites through the links provided. However, they are not subject to the privacy policy of the Website. Please refer to the privacy policy of these websites.

5. Policy on Sharing of Personal Data with Third Parties

• With your written consent.
• Regulatory compliance.
• To safeguard your life, body, liberty or property.
• For statistical or academic research in the public interest during collaborations with public institutions or academic research institutions where data has been processed by the provider or disclosed by the data collectors in such a way that it is not possible to identify any specific individuals.
• When your behavior on the website violates the terms of service, may damage or interfere with the rights of the Website and other users or cause any damage, and the Website administrative unit has determined that the disclosure of your personal information is necessary for identification, contact or taking legal actions.
• For your benefits.
• Where external parties are engaged to assist in the collection, processing, or use of your personal information, we would exercise due diligence in overseeing and managing these external parties or individuals.

6. Use of Cookies

Cookies are stored in your computer and accessed by the Website in order to provide the best services. If you refuse to accept cookies, you may set the privacy level of your browser to high; however, some Website functions may not be able to operate normally as a result of such setting.

7. Amendments to the Privacy Policy

The privacy policy of the Website may be amended when necessary and the amended provisions would be released on the Website.