Privacy Policy of Nantou County Scenic Area Management Office Website

In order to ensure your secure use of various services and information provided by the "Nantou County Scenic Area Administration Office Website" (hereinafter referred to as "this website"), we hereby explain the privacy protection policy of this website to safeguard your rights and interests. Please read the following content carefully:

1. A. Scope of Privacy Protection Policy

   The content of the Privacy Protection Policy outlines how this website handles the data collected during your use of its services. The Privacy Protection Policy does not apply to linked websites outside of this website, nor does it apply to individuals who are not commissioned or involved in the management of this website.

2. B. Collection and Use of Data

   In order to provide you with the best interactive services on this website, you may be asked to provide certain personal information. The scope of such information is as follows:

   1. Online Activities and Web Surveys: When you participate in online activities or web surveys on this website, you may be asked to provide personal information such as your name, ID number, phone number, email address, and address. Please note that each activity or survey is a separate case with different organizers. However, this website will ensure that there is an independent privacy notice for each case. Only after you sign your consent can you continue with the activity or survey. When you wish to exercise your rights as a participant, please contact the relevant authority as indicated in the individual privacy notice. The collected information such as names and ID numbers for these activities is stored in the website's database solely for the purpose of organizing the activities. Information such as phone numbers, email addresses, and addresses are used for notification and analysis purposes. Unless legally required with your consent, this website will not use such data for other purposes. Additionally, in order to provide accurate services, we may perform statistical analysis on collected survey content. The statistical data or explanatory text resulting from the analysis may be used for internal research and, if necessary, published. You might also participate in contests, competitions, or marketing events organized by other websites or institutions through hyperlinks in this website's advertising. For the personal information you voluntarily provide in these cases, each of these institutions or linked websites has their own individual privacy protection policies, and their data processing measures are not covered by this website's privacy protection policy.
   2. Newsletter Subscription: When you wish to receive various convenient information services from the city government through email, you must correctly provide your email address to ensure you receive the desired information. For operational purposes, we will retain the information you provide and offer services for unsubscribing or making changes as needed.
   3. General Browsing: The server will automatically record relevant information, including the IP address of the connected device you are using, the time of use, the browser used, browsing activities, and clicked data records. This information serves as a reference for improving our website services. These records are for internal use only and will not be disclosed externally.
   4. Others: If you contact us through letters or provide feedback through other channels, we will also retain these correspondences and processing records.
3. C. Protection of Data

   All host servers of this website are equipped with information security equipment such as firewalls and antivirus systems, along with necessary security measures, to safeguard the website and your related data. Strict protective measures are implemented to ensure that only authorized personnel can access your relevant data. The personnel involved in data processing have all signed confidentiality agreements. Any breach of confidentiality obligations will be subject to relevant legal consequences.

   If it is necessary to entrust relevant departments of the city government to provide services due to business requirements, this website will also strictly require them to uphold confidentiality obligations. Necessary inspection procedures will be implemented to ensure their proper compliance.

4. D. Sharing and Disclosure of Data

   This website will not sell, exchange, or rent any of your personal information to other groups or individuals without your consent. Only under the following circumstances, and within the principles of this policy, will this website share your personal information with third parties.

   1. In order to provide you with other services or benefits: When it is necessary to share your data with third parties that provide such services or benefits, this website will provide clear explanations during the activity. You will be notified before data collection, and you can freely choose whether to accept this specific service or benefit.
   2. For enhancing service quality, evaluation, and research: To provide users with more accurate and high-quality services, this website may, according to data confidentiality agreements, compare user data with data from third parties for reference. Additionally, in order to introduce our services to future partners, advertising agencies, and other third parties for legitimate purposes, this website may disclose user statistical data in an anonymous manner.

   3. Others: This website is obligated to protect the privacy and personal information of its users. Without your explicit consent, this website will not modify, delete, or provide any (or part of) user personal data and files. Exceptions will only apply under the following circumstances, either with your prior consent or as outlined below:

      1. Judicial and prosecutorial authorities of the Republic of China conduct inquiries through legal procedures.
      2. In cases of violation of relevant website regulations resulting in threats.
      3. Based on the consideration of actively extending government website service benefits.
      4. To safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of other users.
5. E. Related External Links of the Website

   The webpages of this website provide links to other websites, and you can also click on links provided by this website to access other websites. However, the privacy protection policy of this website does not apply to these linked websites. You must refer to the privacy protection policy of the linked website.

6. F. Use of Cookies

   In order to provide you with the best service, this website may place and access our Cookies on your computer. If you do not wish to accept the writing of Cookies, you can set the privacy level to high in the browser's settings, which will reject the writing of Cookies. However, this may result in certain functions of the website not performing correctly.

7. G. Amendment of Privacy Protection Policy

   The privacy protection policy of this website may be revised at any time in response to demands. The revised terms will be posted on the website and no separate individual notifications will be provided.

8. H. Consultation on Privacy and Information Security Protection Policy

   If you have any questions about our privacy protection policy or issues related to personal data collection, use, updating, etc., please contact the website maintenance agency during office hours.