"Welcome to the "Official Website of the 2026 International Children's Games" (hereinafter referred to as "this Website"). The Hualien County Government values your privacy and is committed to ensuring that you can use the services and information provided by this Website with confidence. To protect your rights, we hereby explain our Privacy Policy in detail. Please read the following carefully:"

1. Scope of the Privacy Policy

"This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, processing, and use of personally identifiable information obtained while you are using the services of this Website. It does not apply to other websites linked from this Website, nor to individuals or organizations not entrusted or involved in the management of this Website."

2. Collection, Processing, and Use of Personal Data

When you visit this Website or use its functional services, you may be asked to provide necessary personal data depending on the nature of the service. Your personal data will be processed and used only within the specific purpose stated. Personal data will not be used for other purposes wiithout your written consent.

When using interactive services such as contact forms or surveys, we may collect and retain your name, email address, contact details, and the date and time of use.

During general browsing, our servers automatically record relevant data, including your IP address, time of access, browser type, and browsing and click history. This information is used internally to improve Website services and will never be disclosed publicly.

To provide accurate services, survey data may be aggregated and analyzed. Statistical results or explanatory text may be made public as needed, but no information will be released that could identify individual users.

3. Data Protection

The Website's servers are equipped with firewalls, antivirus systems, and other necessary information security measures to protect both the Website and your personal data. Only authorized personnel may access your personal data, and all relevant staff have signed confidentiality agreements. Any breach of confidentiality will be subject to legal consequences.

When necessary for business purposes, we may engage other parties to provide services. Such parties are strictly required to comply with confidentiality obligations and undergo necessary checks to ensure compliance.

4. External Links

This Website may contain links to other websites. You may access these external websites via the provided links. However, these websites are not covered by this Privacy Policy, and you should refer to the privacy policies of those websites.

5. Policy on Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

This Website will never provide, exchange, rent, or sell your personal data to other individuals, organizations, private companies, or government agencies, except where there is a legal basis or contractual obligation. Exceptions include, but are not limited to:

• With your written consent.

• As required by law.

• To protect your life, body, freedom, or property from danger.

• When collaborating with government agencies or academic institutions for statistical or academic research in the public interest, provided that the data is processed to prevent identification of specific individuals.

• When your actions on this Website violate the Terms of Service or may harm or interfere with the rights of the Website, other users, or cause harm to anyone, and disclosure is necessary for identification, contact, or legal action.

• When disclosure is in your best interest.

• When we engage contractors to collect, process, or use your personal data, we will supervise and manage them to ensure compliance.

6. Use of Cookies

To provide the best possible service, this Website stores and accesses cookies on your device. You may set your browser's privacy settings to "High" to refuse cookies, but this may cause some Website functions to operate improperly.

7. Amendments to the Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be amended at any time in response to changing needs. Updated terms will be published on this Website.