Cookies Policy
The following Cookie Policy (“Policy”) describes how Taiwan External Trade Development Council [an organization organized and existing under the laws of Taiwan, having its registered offices in 5F-7F No. 333 Section 1 Keelung Rd., Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.] ("TAITRA", „our“, "we" or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to collect and store information when you interact with our sites .taiwantrade.com (collectively "Website") or the services offered via the Website. This Policy only covers the use of cookies. For additional information on our privacy practices, please visit our Privacy Policy [ EN | 繁中 ].
1. What are cookies?
When you visit the Website, open our e-mails, or view our services online, TAITRA or an authorized third party may send you a cookie. Cookies are small text files that may be placed on your device. When a website is accessed, a cookie that is placed on a device will send information to the party that has placed the cookie. Cookies are extremely common and used on a number of websites. Each cookie will typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie has come, the "lifetime" of the cookie, and a value (usually a unique number). For a more thorough explanation of what cookies are and how they operate, please visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
2. Why are cookies used?
Cookies allow a website owner to do useful things; for example, a cookie would permit a website owner to find out whether a computer (and probably its user) has visited the site previously. In general, the purpose of cookies is to improve the performance of the website and the user’s experience in using that website. Cookies help to make a website work more efficient, enable extra functionality, and provide website owners with additional information about your visit to a website. Cookies also allow a website owner to track overall site usage and determine areas that users prefer. Cookies help make the user’s visit to a website easier by recognizing the user upon return and providing a customized experience.
3. First Party and Third Party Cookies
The Website may place first party cookies and allow third parties to place cookies on your device. The difference between a first party cookie and a third party cookie relates to the control of the party who serves the cookie. First party cookies are cookies that are specific to the website that created them. Their use enables us to operate an efficient service and to track the patterns of behavior of visitors to the Website. Third party cookies, on the other hand, are placed on your device by a third party (i.e., not by TAITRA). While we may allow third parties to access the Website to place these cookies on users’ devices, We do not retain control over the information supplied by the cookies, nor do we retain access to that data. This information is controlled wholly by that third party in accordance with their respective privacy policy. We recommend you to familiarize with these documents for further information.
4. Session and Persistent Cookies
The Website may place session and persistent cookies on your device. Whereas the difference between a first party and third party cookie relates to the party controlling the initial placement of the cookie on your device, the difference between a session and a persistent cookie relates to the length of time the cookie lasts. Session cookies are cookies that typically last for as long as you are using your browser, or browser session. When you end your browser session, the cookie expires. Persistent cookies, as the name implies, are persistent and will last after you close your browser. This allows for quicker and often more convenient access to the Website.
5. Linking of Cookie data with other data
Information gathered through usage of a cookie is not linked to any direct personal identifiers (e.g. your name or e-mail address), unless you become a customer of TAITRA. Once you submit personal data on the Website (e.g. by signing up to receive information from us) we may link such personal data with cookies or other data that are associated with your visit(s) to the Website. Before we do so, we will notify you of this fact and seek your consent or grant you a right to object, if required by applicable law.
6. Cookies used on the Website
The following table list the cookies that we use on the Website:
| Name | File(s) | Purpose | Lifespan | Opt out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Party Cookies | ||||
| Session ID | _JSESSIONID | session id for each user | Delete when browser closed | None |
| Local ID | org.apache.struts.action.LOCALE | locale id setting for users. | Delete when browser closed | None |
| webSite ID | webSite | website id setting for users. | Delete when browser closed | None |
| Third Party Cookies | ||||
7. Disabling, Deleting, or Opting Out of Cookies
If you do not want to have cookies placed on your device by third parties, many of them offer ways to opt out. Where possible to our knowledge, we have provided a link in the table above that explains how to opt out of that third party serving you cookies.
In addition, most web browsers allow at least some control of most cookies through browser settings. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser to decline cookies. You may also delete existing cookies through your browser. Please visit the respective websites to learn more about your browser (depending on the browser you use, e.g. Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, Safari).
However, please note that if you disable cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of the Website. In particular, you may have limited access to some areas or be transitioned to a different experience.
You may also disable JavaScript at any time. Please note that some features of the Website may not function properly unless cookies and JavaScript are enabled, and some areas of the Website may not function at all.
8. Contact us
If after reading this Cookie Policy you have any questions please contact us at:
Taiwan External Trade Development Council
5F-7F No. 333 Section 1 Keelung Rd., Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.]
Phone: +886-2-2725-5200
Email: e-member@taiwantrade.com
Last updated: Oct. 2019