Privacy Policy and Disclaimer

This site (Taiwan Temple Culture Network, hereinafter referred to as “the Site”) places great importance on your personal privacy, and we ask you to carefully read the following content regarding our Privacy Protection Policy. If you are a minor, you may only use the services of this website (hereinafter referred to as “the Service”) after your parents (or guardian) have read and understood this Policy.

Some content on the Site may utilize AI-assisted tools to enhance depth, but we ensure that the content is simultaneously adjusted and quality-checked by humans. The information provided by the Site represents only personal experience and viewpoints and does not constitute advice in any form; you operate based on this information at your own risk. Once you provide personal data to the Site, it will be deemed that you accept this Policy.

To ensure your privacy and provide you with a clear understanding of how the Site uses data, we hereby inform you of the following matters in accordance with Article 8 of the Personal Data Protection Act:

Categories of Personal Data:

  • C001 Identifiers: Including e-mail, applicant’s name, and contact telephone number (mobile phone).

  • C011 Personal Description: Such as the user’s nationality.

  • C061 Current Employment Status: Such as affiliated unit/media.

Period of Personal Data Utilization:

Until you request to cease use or the Site ceases to provide the Service.

Area of Personal Data Utilization:

Your personal data will be used within the Taiwan area.

Scope and Method of Personal Data Collection:

Your personal data will be used for identity verification, providing the Service, and member management of the Website. Except in cases that may involve illegality, infringement, violation of the Service Terms, or with the consent of the person involved, the Site will not arbitrarily monitor, add, delete, or modify, or provide your personal data to third parties, including sponsoring advertisers.

Channels for Exercising the Rights of the Data Subject:

You can exercise the following rights with the Site through the customer service email: (1) inquiry or request to review; (2) request for a copy; (3) request to supplement or correct; (4) request to stop collection, processing, or utilization; (5) request to delete.

Impact on Your Rights and Interests if You Choose Not to Provide Personal Data:

If you fail to provide data as instructed, lack necessary data, or provide any erroneous or outdated data, it may result in the Site being unable to provide you with complete products or services, or being unable to respond to questions you raise.

You agree that the Site may view or provide your personal data to a court, competent authority, or a third party who provides appropriate proof claiming their rights have been infringed upon, in any of the following circumstances:

  • Due to laws or orders from judicial or administrative agencies.

  • Necessary for the execution of the Website’s Terms of Service.

  • To maintain the normal operation and security of the Service system.

  • To protect the legitimate rights and interests of other users and other third parties.

Privacy of Minors

The Site will not knowingly collect the personal data of minors under thirteen (13) years of age or otherwise specified by local laws or regulations, without obtaining the consent of their parents (or guardian). The Site recommends that parents (or guardians) accompany the minor throughout the use of the Service. If you are a minor, please seek the consent of your parents (or guardian). You may only provide data to the Site after the Site confirms that you have obtained the consent of your parents (or guardian). Your parents (or guardian) may revoke any expression of consent at any time.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Service may provide links to other websites or use services provided by third parties (hereinafter referred to as “Third Parties”). You should understand that the data collection activities of such Third Parties are entirely unrelated to the Site. You should be aware of when you leave the Service and should carefully read and understand the privacy policies applicable to those Third Parties.

Security Measures

The Site adopts appropriate security measures to prevent your personal data from being stolen, tampered with, disclosed, or damaged, including internal inspections of data collection, storage, processing, and security measures, as well as physical security measures, to prevent intrusion into the systems storing your personal data on the Site.

However, the Site cannot guarantee that network security is completely foolproof. The Site recommends that you create your account and password using a mix of letters and numbers when using the internet, and regularly change your password. In addition, you should always update your antivirus software and use virus/spyware scanning programs.

Privacy Policy Revisions

The Site will revise this Policy from time to time. When there are significant changes to this Policy, the Site will announce a notice on this Website or send a notification to your primary email address registered on the Website.

Questions and Suggestions

If you have any questions or concerns about the Site’s Privacy Policy or data processing methods, or if you wish to file a complaint or suggestion regarding potential violations of privacy laws, please contact us via the customer service phone or email.

Contact Information: [email protected]