Privacy Policy

At Taiwan Current News (TCN), we are committed to protecting your privacyand personal information in accordance with applicable laws, including Taiwan’s Personal Data Protection Act (“PDPA”) and other relevant regulations. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use it, and the steps we take to safeguard your data when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Information you provide voluntarily: such as your name, email address, and any other information you providewhen subscribing to newsletters, contacting us, or using interactive features on the site.
Automatically collected data: such asyour IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, referral URLs,and pages visited, which may be collected via cookies or analytics tools. This information may be linked with other identifiers to the extent permitted by law.

2. Legal Basis and Purpose of Collection

We collect and process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal bases:

Your consent (e.g.,subscribing to newsletters);
The necessity to perform a contract or provide requested services;
Legitimate interests, such as improving our services, security monitoring, and analytics (provided such interests do not override your rights and freedoms).

We use your information to:

Provide and improve our website and services;
Personalize content and user experience;
Send newsletters or updates, only if you have opted in;
Analyze website traffic and user behavior;
Comply with legal obligations or respond to lawful requests.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

Third-party service providers, such as cloud hosting, analytics (e.g., Google Analytics), email delivery services, etc., solely for the purposes outlined above. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and act only on our instructions.
Government authorities, courts, or regulatory bodies when required by applicable law or legal process.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember user preferences, track usage patterns, and improve content.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect your ability to use some features of the website.

5. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Right to access your personal data;
Right to correct inaccuracies;
Right to delete your data under certain conditions;
Right to withdraw consentat any time (where processing is based on consent);
Right to object to or restrict certain processing activities;
Right to data portability (where applicable).

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We may request verification of your identity before processing your request.

6. Cross-Border Data Transfers

If your personal data is transferred outside of Taiwan (e.g., to cloud service providers), we ensure that appropriate safeguards (such as contractual clauses or certification mechanisms) are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any material changes will be notified on this page or via email (if applicable). Please review this Policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

For questions or concerns related to this policy, please reach out to us at: tcn.service@gamania.com