Privacy policy
PRIVACY & COOKIES POLICY
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
This Privacy and Cookies Policy complies with:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679: Protects personal data and privacy of individuals within the European Union and the European Economic Area.
- Directive 2002/58/EC: Concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector.
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018: Applicable to residents of California, USA, providing rights related to the access, deletion, and sharing of personal data.
- Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA): Governs the collection, processing, and use of personal data in Taiwan.
- Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486): The primary legislation in Hong Kong protecting the privacy of individuals with respect to personal data.
DATA PROCESSING LOCATION AND RETENTION
Data processing related to this website is carried out at our registered office and by authorized personnel only. Any third-party service providers involved in this process are appointed as Data Processors under GDPR Article 28 or its equivalent in other jurisdictions. Personal data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the specific purposes for which it was collected.
TYPES OF DATA PROCESSED
Browsing Data
Our website automatically collects certain data during your visit, such as IP addresses, browser types, and access times. This data is used solely for statistical analysis and to improve the site’s functionality. We do not attempt to identify users from this data unless required for security purposes.
Data Provided by Users
When you voluntarily provide personal information via forms or contact options on our website, we use this data to fulfill your requests, such as processing orders or responding to inquiries. This data is processed electronically and kept secure.
COOKIES
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They are used to enhance your experience and provide certain functionalities.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the basic functionality of the website, such as enabling secure logins and remembering your preferences.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized data on user activity. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. For more details on how Google handles data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
- Advertising Cookies: Used to display personalized ads based on your browsing history. If you wish to opt out of personalized ads, you can do so via Google Ads Settings.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings:
LINKS TO OTHER WEBSITES
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we do not control these sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
OPTIONAL DATA PROVISION
You are not obligated to provide personal data; however, not providing certain data may prevent us from fulfilling your requests.
DATA SHARING AND COMMUNICATION
We do not share your personal data with third parties unless:
- You have provided explicit consent.
- It is necessary for fulfilling a service you have requested.
- We are legally required to do so.
DATA SUBJECTS’ RIGHTS
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data.
- Request rectification or deletion of your data.
- Restrict or object to the processing of your data.
- Request data portability.
To exercise these rights, contact us at [Your Contact Email].
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy and Cookies Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the revised policy will be effective immediately upon posting.
SECURITY
We use SSL encryption to protect your data during transmission. For more information on our security practices, contact us at [Your Contact Email].
QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES
For any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please reach out to us.