Thank you for visiting to the Powertech Technology Inc. website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website"). To protect your rights, please read the following privacy and cookie policy (hereinafter referred to as "the Policy") of the Website in detail before browsing the Website. If you do not accept the contents of the Policy, please immediately stop using or browsing the Website.

1.  Scope of Privacy, Cookie and The Policy
   The scope of Privacy includes how the Website handles personal identification information collected when you use the Website services. To provide you with the best service, the Website will collect cookies from your browser. cookies are small text files that the website sends to the browser when you browse the website, allowing the website to store your browsing information and apply the same settings when you browse the same website next time. If you refuse cookies to be installed , some functions of the Website may work irregularly. The Website may provide hyperlinks to other external websites. However, the Policy does not apply to other external websites, nor to those who are not commissioned or involved in the management of the Website.
    
2. Collection, Processing, and Utilization of Personal Identification Information When using the service functions of the Website, you will be asked to provide necessary personal information based on the requirements of different service functions. The Website will protect and manage this personal information responsibly. Within the necessary scope for specific purposes, the Website will process and utilize the purpose-related personal information in a legitimate and reasonable manner. The methods for collecting personal information by the Website are as follows:
   1. When browsing the Website, the server of the Website will automatically record relevant usage behaviors, including the device and IP address used for connection, usage time, type of browser, browsing history, and the browsed and clicked links.
   2. In some cases, if you wish to interact with the Website, such as leaving comments, providing feedback, downloading files, using the vendor portal, reporting fraud, or applying for company job vacancies, the company will request you to provide personal information according to the different services required. This may include your name, gender, date of birth, ID number, passport or other document numbers and photos, educational background, relevant job experience, language skills, professional skills or qualification certificates, employer, business title, correspondence address, telephone number, email address, and any other information that may be used to directly or indirectly identify a natural person.
       
3. Rights of the Data Subject
   1. According to the Personal Data Protection Act, you have the right to inquire, access, make copies, supplement, correct, delete, and request to stop the collection, processing, or utilization of your personal information. For the above matters, we will ask you to visit in person and provide relevant identification documents to prove that you are legally exercising your rights. If we are legally required not to provide any assistance regarding your asserted rights, we cannot process the relevant matters as requested until the legal prohibition is lifted. Your understanding is appreciated.
   2.  You can inquire or request to access personal information, or request a copy, and we will charge you a necessary fee according to Article 14 of the Personal Data Protection Act. 
       
4. Disclosure to Third Parties
   We may disclose the collected personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:
   1. Third parties as public authorities:
      1. To fulfill legal obligations
      2. To assist public authorities (such as courts, police, central or local government agencies, etc.) in conducting investigations of illegal activities, preventing crimes, or investigating criminal cases as necessary for their statutory duties.
      3. To assert, exercise, or protect the legal rights of Powertech Technology Inc.
      4. At the request of the personal data subject.
   2. Third parties not as public authorities:
      1. To fulfill legal obligations
      2. To assert, exercise, or protect the legal rights of Powertech Technology Inc.
      3. At the request of the personal data subject
   3. When disclosing personal information to third parties, we promise to follow the requirements below:
      1. Verify the identity of the third parties
      2. Notify the personal data subject and obtain consent unless explicitly exempted by applicable regulations, such as when notification would hinder the execution of statutory duties by public authorities.
      3. Disclose the necessary and minimum scope of personal information, and require the third parties to use and protect the personal information according to applicable regulations.
          
5. Data Security Protection
   The servers of the Website are equipped with firewalls, antivirus systems, and other information security-related equipment and security protection measures to safeguard the Website and your personal information. Strict protection measures are implemented during the collection, processing, and utilization of personal information. Personnel with access to your personal information would be required to sign confidentiality agreements. If there is a breach of confidentiality obligations, in addition to internal disciplinary actions, we will also take legal measures to ensure the security of your data.
    
6. Amendment of the Policy
   The Website will amend  and adjust the Policy from time to time in response to actual needs. The adjusted terms will take effect immediately upon publication on the Website.
    
7. Others 
   To ensure the compliance with regulations and the effectiveness of personal data protection and privacy, we conduct regular internal audits and external third-party audits twice a year. New employees are required to complete relevant courses on privacy and personal data protection during orientation to establish the concept. For existing employees, we provide Regulatory Compliance Courses annually, covering personal data protection and related regulations to enhance their awareness.
    
8. Contact Us
   If you have any questions or comments about the Policy, please contact Intellectual Property Management Dept.(ipm@pti.com.tw)