To ensure you can use the services and information provided on this website with confidence, we hereby explain the Privacy Policy to safeguard your rights. Please read the following carefully:

Scope of Application

This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, processing, use, and protection of personal data during your use of this website’s services.
This Privacy Policy does not apply to external websites linked from this website or to personnel not commissioned or managed by this website.

Types of Data Collected and Usage

To provide you with optimal interactive services, we may request personal information within the following scope:

• The Ministry of Economic Affairs' website server automatically records the web pages accessed by users and the IP addresses of users' devices. This information is used solely for statistical analysis of webpage visits and click-through rates and does not involve identifying individual users.

Personal Data Sharing Policy

Your personal data will not be shared with third parties unless under the following circumstances:

1. When required by judicial authorities for public safety and requested through legal and formal procedures.
2. When necessary to ensure the safety of all users of this service.
3. With your explicit consent.

Duration and Location of Personal Data Use

Your personal data will be utilized solely within the territory of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Unless otherwise announced on specific service pages or upon the termination of website services, your personal data entered into this website will be retained permanently for the purposes of collection. However, the Ministry reserves the right to delete data from accounts inactive for over five years or for operational needs.

Exercising Rights to Personal Data

In the following cases, this service will cease collecting, processing, or using personal data instead of deleting it:

1. When required by law.
2. When a contract specifies a retention period.
3. When deletion could harm the interests of the data subject.

Use of Cookies

Cookies are small pieces of data stored on users’ hard drives to identify users. You can learn how to configure your browser to accept or reject cookies in the browser's instructions. If you choose to reject cookies, you may not be able to use certain services on the Ministry of Economic Affairs' website.
The cookies recorded by this website do not contain information sufficient to identify users but instead store data related to personalized services on this website.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs' website server can only read activity records stored in cookies related to this website and cannot access records of users' activities on other websites.

Self-Protection Measures

Please securely store your password and personal information, and do not share them with anyone, especially passwords. After completing operations such as system login, always log out of your account. If you share a computer with others or use a public computer, ensure that you close the browser window to prevent unauthorized access to your personal information.

Amendments to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy will be updated as needed to meet changing requirements. Updated terms will be posted on the website.