Privacy Statement

Dear Friends,

Thank you for visiting the website of the Pesticide Residue Testing Center, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, National Chung Hsing University (hereinafter referred to as "this website"). We respect and protect your privacy. To ensure that you can use the services provided by this website with peace of mind, we present the privacy protection policy of this website as follows:

1. Scope of this Statement

This statement applies to all websites operated under the domain name of the Pesticide Residue Testing Center, National Chung Hsing University (www.prac.nchu.edu.tw). It does not apply to government agency websites or other external links connected through this website. You should refer to the privacy policies of those linked sites, and we assume no responsibility for them.

2. Collection of Personal Data

When you browse this website or download files, we do not collect any personal identity information. For online services provided by this website, you may be asked to provide your name, identification number, contact phone number, email, and mailing address. The personal data collected by this website will be used within the scope of services provided by National Chung Hsing University or as legally permitted. It will not be used for purposes beyond those for which it was collected, unless otherwise stipulated by law.

In addition, when you use service emails or other interactive functions, we will retain the name, identification number, email address, contact information, and usage time you provide. We will also retain server-generated records, including your IP address, usage time, and browsing and click data. These records are used for internal analysis of web traffic and behavior to improve the service quality of this website and will not be used to identify individual users.

This website is obligated to protect your privacy and will not arbitrarily modify or delete any personal data or files without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

Through legal means.

To protect or defend the rights or property of related network users.

To protect the interests of this website and its related units.

This website will not sell, exchange, or rent your personal data to other groups, individuals, or private enterprises, except in the following situations:

To cooperate with judicial investigations.

To comply with investigations or requests from relevant authorities as required by law.

For the maintenance and management of website services and system adjustments in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

3. Website Security Measures

This website will strive to establish comprehensive security measures, using hardware and software to build a network security mechanism. The website server undergoes regular vulnerability scanning and system patching. We also have a network monitoring system to detect abnormal records and information. Any destructive behavior or attempts to intrude the server will be blocked according to relevant security regulations and reported to law enforcement agencies.

4. Use and Transmission of Personal Data

This website may manage, use, process, or transmit the collected personal data for specific purposes or within legal limits, from the start of the service until six months after the service ends, and within Taiwan. We will make reasonable technical and procedural efforts to maintain the security of all personal data.

5. Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies as a tool to communicate with and identify you, aiming to provide better services and facilitate personalized interactions. To analyze browsing patterns and improve services, cookies will be written to and read from your browser. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can adjust the settings in your browser (e.g., “Internet Options” in IE) to modify your cookie acceptance level. If you choose to reject all cookies, you may not be able to use this website’s services or participate in certain activities.

6. Self-Protection Measures

Please safeguard your personal data, account information, credentials, and passwords, and do not provide them to third parties, especially passwords. Always log out of your account after using the services provided by this website. If you share a computer or use a public computer, remember to close your browser window after use to prevent others from accessing your information.

7. Rights of the Data Subject

In accordance with the "Personal Data Protection Act" and related laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Request access to or review your data.

Request a copy of your data.

Request to supplement or correct your data.

Request to stop the collection, processing, and use of your data.

Request deletion of your data.

To exercise these rights, please fill out the "Personal Data Use Information Service Application Form" (or use other applicable forms if available) and submit it to the relevant unit handling the business. If we are legally prohibited from providing or processing the request, we may refuse it. You are free to choose whether to provide your personal data, but if you do not provide it or if the provided data is insufficient, fraudulent, or inaccurate, you may lose the opportunity to participate in relevant activities.

8. Miscellaneous

This website may periodically revise and update this policy statement due to changes in social environment, legal regulations, or technological advancements. We will use the latest technology and regulations to protect your online privacy. Please review this policy regularly to safeguard your rights.