This Privacy Policy applies to the collection, use, and protection of personal data obtained through the Library's website and its affiliated service websites.

This Policy does not apply to websites linked from the Library's website. Once you leave the Library's website and access another website via hyperlinks, the protection of your personal data is governed by the privacy policy of that website. The Library assumes no responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of external websites.

1. Browsing the Library's website and downloading files do not require you to provide any personally identifiable information.
2. When you use the Library's online services or submit applications through this website, you may be asked to provide personal information as required for the specific service. The Library collects and processes such information in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act and other applicable laws and regulations. Your personal data will be used solely for the purposes for which it was collected and only within the scope of the Library's official duties. The period of use extends from the commencement of the relevant service until the expiration of the applicable retention period. The area of use is limited to the territory of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
3. The Library is committed to protecting your personal privacy and will not alter or delete your personal information or files without authorization, except under the following circumstances:
   1. As required by applicable laws or upon the lawful request of competent authorities.
   2. To protect or defend the rights of Internet users.
   3. To safeguard the rights and interests of the Library and its affiliated units.
4. The Library will never sell, exchange, or lease your personal information to any individual, organization, or private entity unless:
   1. Required for a lawful judicial investigation.
   2. Required by competent authorities in accordance with applicable laws.
   3. Necessary for website maintenance, system management, or system enhancement in compliance with applicable laws and information security requirements.
5. When you browse or search this website, the web server automatically records certain information, including your IP address, access time, pages visited, and clickstream data. These records are used solely for statistical analysis of website traffic and user behavior to improve system performance and service quality. Such records are not linked to or analyzed together with personally identifiable information.

The Library's website servers are protected by firewalls, antivirus software, and other information security mechanisms, together with appropriate technical and administrative safeguards, to ensure the security of the website and users' personal information.

Access to personal information is strictly limited to authorized personnel. Where service providers are engaged to perform tasks on behalf of the Library, they are required to comply with the Personal Data Protection Act and all applicable laws and regulations regarding personal data protection.

To provide you with better services, this website uses cookies and may store and retrieve cookies on your browser.

If you prefer not to accept cookies, you may configure your browser's privacy settings to reject them. Please note that disabling cookies may prevent certain features of this website from functioning properly.

• User Responsibilities

Users shall comply with the Taiwan Academic Network Management Regulations and all applicable laws and regulations. Users agree not to use the Library's website for any unlawful purpose or by any unlawful means.

Users further agree not to engage in any activity that infringes upon the rights of others or violates applicable laws while using the Library's website. Any person whose actions jeopardize the information and cybersecurity of the Library's website may be held legally liable according to the severity of the violation.

• Personal Security Measures

Please keep your account, password, and personal information secure. After using any online service provided by the Library, be sure to log out before leaving the website.

If you are using a shared or public computer, please close the browser window after logging out to prevent unauthorized access to your personal information and protect your privacy.

The Library may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time in response to changes in laws and regulations, technological developments, or operational requirements. Any updates will be published on this website.

If you have any questions regarding the protection of your personal data, please contact the Library:

National Library of Public Information
Personal Data Protection Contact Window

Telephone: +886-4-2262-5100 ext. 1033