Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and retained when you visit or interact with this website https://eyesontaiwan.com/.

1. Data Collection

Contact Form

When you submit a contact form, the data you provide (such as your name, email address, and message) is collected and stored securely. This data will be retained for up to one (1) year and then automatically deleted.

Comments

When you post a comment on a blog article, WordPress records the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and the comment itself), together with technical data such as your IP address and browser details for spam protection. Comments remain visible on the site until deleted by you or the site administrator. Comment sections are automatically closed one (1) year after publication of the article.

Newsletter (future service)

If you choose to subscribe to a newsletter, your name and email address will be collected and stored for the purpose of sending you email updates. You may unsubscribe at any time, and your data will be deleted upon request or when no longer required.

Analytics (future service)

This website may use Google Analytics or similar tools to collect information about how visitors use the site. Analytics data may include your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other technical details. This information is used solely to improve the performance and content of the website.

Advertising (future service)

This website may use Google AdSense or similar advertising networks. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to display personalized advertisements. You may opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your browser or Google account settings.

2. Cookies

This website uses cookies that are necessary for its technical functionality (such as remembering your preferences). Additional cookies may be placed by analytics or advertising services when these are active. You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

Personal data is processed on the basis of:

  • Consent (e.g., when you submit a form, post a comment, or subscribe to a newsletter)
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining website security, preventing spam, or analyzing performance)
  • Legal obligations (e.g., disclosure required by law or authorities)

4. Data Retention

  • Contact form submissions: 1 year
  • Comments: visible until deleted; comment sections close after 1 year
  • Newsletter subscriptions: until unsubscribed or deleted upon request
  • Analytics and advertising data: retained in accordance with the policies of the respective providers (e.g., Google)

5. Data Sharing

I do not sell your personal data. Data may be shared only with trusted service providers (such as WordPress/Automattic, Google Analytics, or Google AdSense) or if legally required.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Object to processing of your data
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

7. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please use the contact form provided on this website. Your request will be reviewed and answered as soon as possible.

8. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated or modified at any time without prior notice. The most recent version will always be published on this page.

Last updated: September 7, 2025