PRIVACY POLICY

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Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC)

The Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) (“TISDC”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) respects and protects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, process, store, disclose, and protect personal data in connection with the TISDC website, competition registration system, events, exhibitions, award activities, and related services.

This Privacy Policy is designed in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), Taiwan Personal Data Protection Act, and internationally recognized privacy principles.

By accessing or using TISDC services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC)
Organized by the Ministry of Education, Taiwan
Official Website: TISDC Official Website

For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:

Email: tisdc.tw@gmail.com
Address: Taipei, Taiwan

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • The TISDC official website
  • Competition registration and submission systems
  • Jury review and evaluation processes
  • International collaboration and promotional activities
  • Online and offline exhibitions, forums, and award ceremonies
  • Communication with participants, schools, partners, sponsors, and media

This policy applies to all users worldwide, including participants located within the European Economic Area (EEA).

3. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

3.1 Registration Information

  • Full name
  • Nationality
  • School or organization
  • Department or major
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Mailing address
  • Date of birth
  • Student identification documents

3.2 Competition Submission Information

  • Project title and description
  • Images, videos, PDFs, and presentation materials
  • Portfolio information
  • Team member information
  • Creative concepts and intellectual property-related content

3.3 Technical Information

When using our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Operating system
  • Website usage behavior
  • Cookies and analytics information

3.4 Communication Information

  • Emails or inquiries sent to TISDC
  • Event registration records
  • Survey responses and feedback

4. Purpose of Processing Personal Data

We process personal data for the following purposes:

  • Managing competition registration and eligibility verification
  • Conducting judging, evaluation, and award selection
  • Contacting participants regarding competition matters
  • Publishing winning results and exhibition information
  • Producing catalogs, promotional materials, and media publications
  • Organizing exhibitions, forums, ceremonies, and educational activities
  • Improving website functionality and user experience
  • Maintaining system security and fraud prevention
  • Complying with legal obligations

We only process personal data where there is a lawful basis under GDPR Article 6.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • Consent
  • Performance of a contract
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Legitimate interests pursued by TISDC
  • Public interest in cultural and educational activities

Where consent is required, users may withdraw consent at any time.

6. Cookies and Analytics

TISDC may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Remember user preferences
  • Enhance security and performance

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, certain website functions may become unavailable.

7. International Data Transfers

As an international competition, TISDC may transfer personal data internationally for:

  • Jury review processes
  • International exhibitions and publications
  • Cooperation with educational institutions and partners
  • Website hosting and cloud services

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA, we implement appropriate safeguards in accordance with GDPR requirements, including contractual protections and secure processing standards.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including:

  • Competition administration
  • Archival and historical documentation
  • Legal and audit requirements
  • Educational and cultural promotion

Submission materials and award records may be retained permanently for historical, educational, and promotional purposes unless otherwise required by law.

9. Data Sharing and Disclosure

TISDC may share personal data with:

  • Jury members and evaluation committees
  • Government agencies and educational institutions
  • Technical service providers and cloud hosting vendors
  • Exhibition and publication partners
  • Media organizations for award announcements

We do not sell personal data to third parties.

All third-party service providers are required to maintain appropriate confidentiality and data protection measures.

10. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorized access
  • Loss or destruction
  • Alteration or disclosure
  • Cybersecurity threats

Our security practices follow internationally recognized privacy and information security principles, including privacy-by-design concepts recommended under GDPR Article 25.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the EEA or where applicable by law, you may have the following rights:

  • Right of access
  • Right to rectification
  • Right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object
  • Right to withdraw consent
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Requests regarding personal data rights may be submitted to:

Email: privacy@tisdc.org

We may request identity verification before processing requests.

12. Children’s Privacy

TISDC is primarily intended for university and student participants. Where required by law, parental or guardian consent may be requested for participants under the applicable legal age.

13. Third-Party Links

The TISDC website may contain links to third-party websites or platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of third-party services separately.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

TISDC may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Legal or regulatory changes
  • Operational updates
  • New services or technologies

Updated versions will be published on the official website with a revised effective date.

15. Contact Information

For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:

Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC)
Website: TISDC Official Website
Email: tisdc.tw@gmail.com

16. GDPR Compliance Statement

TISDC is committed to implementing internationally recognized privacy principles, including:

  • Data minimization
  • Transparency
  • Purpose limitation
  • Storage limitation
  • Integrity and confidentiality
  • Privacy by Design and by Default

These principles are aligned with the GDPR framework and modern international data protection standards.