Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab respects and is committed to protecting your privacy and online security when you use the Internet. To help you understand how the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website protects your security when you use its services, as well as how it collects, uses, and safeguards the personal information you provide, please read this Privacy and Security Policy carefully.
Please read the following information carefully. If you have any comments or questions, we welcome you to contact us via email at [email protected].
I. Online Security Measures
Any unauthorized attempt to upload or modify the services and information provided by Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab is strictly prohibited and may constitute a violation of applicable laws. To ensure website security and the continued availability of our services to all users, the website has implemented the following security measures:
- A firewall is installed to prevent unauthorized access, damage, or theft of data, thereby preventing unauthorized use of the website and protecting users’ rights and interests.
- Antivirus software is installed and regular virus scans are conducted to provide users with a safer web browsing environment.
- Data is backed up on a regular basis.
- When security vulnerabilities related to operating systems or software are identified, appropriate patches and corrective measures are implemented in accordance with relevant recommendations.
II. Scope of the Privacy Policy
This Privacy and Security Policy applies to the collection, use, and protection of personal information in connection with your activities on the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website.
1. Collection of Personal Information
Depending on the services provided by the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website, we may request that you provide relevant information when necessary in the following circumstances:
- Online Activities and Surveys: When you participate in online activities or surveys, we may request additional personal information as necessary depending on the nature of the activity or survey.
- Other Websites: Please note that websites linked from the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website may also collect your personal information. Such linked websites have their own privacy policies governing the handling of information that you voluntarily provide. Their data-handling practices are not subject to this Privacy and Security Policy, and Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab assumes no responsibility or liability for such practices.
2. Use of Personal Information
- Online Activities and Surveys: Names and national identification numbers collected through the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website will be used solely for purposes related to the relevant activity. Telephone numbers, email addresses, and addresses will be used for reporting results and analysis purposes only and will not be used for other purposes. Other information will be used solely for analyzing user characteristics or for academic research. Unless you have consented to the sharing of your personal information, all collected information will be used solely for data analysis, and Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab will not use it for any other purposes.
- Email and Contact Mailbox: If you provide personal information to Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab by sending an email or using the contact mailbox on the website, we will use such information only to respond to your inquiry and provide the information you request. We may also send you periodic information about activities and events as necessary. You have the right to opt out of such communications at any time. If your inquiry concerns another government agency, we may share your personal information with the relevant government agency as necessary. Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab will not collect or use your personal information for any other purposes, nor will the information you provide be disclosed or provided to any private organization or individual.
3. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties
Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab will never arbitrarily sell, exchange, or rent your personal information to any other organization or individual. However, we may share your personal information with third parties in accordance with the principles set forth in this Privacy and Security Policy.
As stated above, Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab will not disclose your personal information without your consent. However, in certain exceptional circumstances, we may handle your personal information in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, in which case the foregoing privacy protections may not apply. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to:
- If your activities on the website violate the terms of service of Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab, may harm or interfere with the rights or interests of Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab, or may cause harm to any person, and we determine that disclosure of your personal information is necessary to identify, contact, or take legal action against the relevant person;
- When we have a good-faith belief that disclosure of your personal information is required by law;
- When a judicial authority requests that the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website disclose specific personal information for reasons of public safety, Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab will assess whether the request is lawful and whether the legally prescribed procedures have been followed, and will take such measures as may be necessary while considering the security of all users of the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website.
4. Amendments to the Privacy and Security Policy
In view of the rapid development of technology, the ongoing development of relevant laws and regulations, and unforeseen changes in the future environment, Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab may amend the Privacy and Security Policy published on the website as necessary to uphold the protection of your privacy and online security.
When amendments to this Privacy and Security Policy are made, Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab will promptly publish the revised policy on its website and provide a prominent notice directing you to review the updated policy.
5. Inquiries Regarding the Privacy and Security Policy
If you have any questions regarding the Privacy and Security Policy of the Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab website, please feel free to contact us.