Privacy Policy
Welcome to TARTO (hereinafter referred to as the "Website"). The Website is dedicated to integrating resources from government, industry, academia, and research institutions to provide technology R&D, industrial consulting, academia-industry collaboration, and international partnership services. To protect your personal data, this Privacy Policy is established in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act and other applicable laws and regulations.
1. Purpose of Collection
The Website collects personal data for the following purposes:
- Membership management and service provision
- Industrial consulting, technical services, and business transformation support (including AI and digital transformation)
- Industry-academia collaboration, talent development, and research project implementation
- Technology matchmaking, collaboration opportunities, and project management
- Domestic and international exchanges, industry networking, and international cooperation
- Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- Marketing (e-newsletters, event notifications, and promotional information)
- Statistical analysis, policy research, and service optimization
(Corresponding purposes under the Personal Data Protection Act: 008, 040, 090, 098, 099, 152, 157, etc.)
2. Categories of Personal Data Collected
The Website may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Name
- Email address
- Contact information (telephone number and address)
- Company name, job title, industry category, and technical requirement information
- Project participation records, technical collaboration records, and matchmaking requirements
- Website usage records (such as browsing history, clicks, and login information)
※ The Website collects personal data only to the minimum extent necessary and will not collect information unrelated to the purposes of the services provided.
3. Use of Personal Data
The personal data collected by the Website will be used within the scope of the stated purposes for the following:
- Providing membership services and account management
- Providing industrial consulting, technical assessment, and technology matchmaking services
- Managing R&D projects, collaborative initiatives, and academic activities
- Providing customized industry information and technology updates
- Sending e-newsletters, event notifications, marketing materials, and service-related information
- Managing event registration and notifications
- Conducting service evaluation, statistical analysis, policy research, and service optimization
4. Use of Marketing Information
The Website will only provide marketing information via email or other means after obtaining your prior consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting the Website.
5. Period, Area, Recipients, and Methods of Personal Data Use
- Period: Until the purpose of collection no longer exists or you request deletion of your personal data.
- Area: Within the Republic of China (Taiwan) and overseas locations where necessary to fulfill collaboration purposes.
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Recipients:
- The Website's operating organization and its affiliated research institutions
- Industry-academia collaboration organizations (universities and research institutes)
- Government authorities as required by law
- Entrusted service providers (such as IT system providers and cloud service providers)
- The Website's operating organization and its affiliated research institutions
- Method: Personal data may be collected, processed, and used through automated or non-automated means.
6. Disclosure of Personal Data to Third Parties
Except under the following circumstances, the Website will not disclose your personal data to any third party:
- With your consent
- As required by applicable laws or regulations
- When necessary for the performance of a contract or provision of services
7. Data Security and Protection Measures
The Website adopts appropriate technical and administrative measures to safeguard the security of your personal data.
8. Rights of Data Subjects
Pursuant to Article 3 of the Personal Data Protection Act, you have the following rights:
- Request access to or review your personal data
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Request supplementation or correction
- Request cessation of collection, processing, or use
- Request deletion
9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Website may use cookies and related technologies to improve user experience, analyze website usage, and evaluate service performance. You may disable cookies through your browser settings.
10. Consequences of Not Providing Personal Data
Failure to provide the required personal data may affect:
- Access to membership services
- Technology matchmaking or consulting services
- Event registration and collaboration opportunities
11. Amendments to This Policy
The Website reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time. Any revisions will be announced on the Website.
