Privacy Policy

Geown (hereinafter referred to as "the Website") operates an e-commerce shopping website, and we highly value the security of your personal data. The Website adheres to this Privacy Protection Policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Privacy Policy") and the "Personal Data Protection Act of the Republic of China" (hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Data Protection Act") and related legal provisions regarding the collection, processing, and use of your registered or stored personal data and related information (such as transaction data) (hereinafter referred to as "Personal Data").

By carefully reading and signing this Privacy Policy, you signify your consent to Geown collecting, processing, and using your personal data in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with all or part of this Privacy Policy, please discontinue the use of the Website's services.

This Privacy Policy is explicitly incorporated into the Website's terms of use and other applicable provisions published by the company.

【Scope of Application of Privacy Protection Policy】

This Privacy Protection Policy applies to the websites owned and operated by the company, regardless of your country or region.
The Website may contain links or services from third parties, which are not covered by this Privacy Protection Policy. You understand and agree that when you click or visit third-party websites, you should read the privacy protection-related information of those third-party websites on your own.

【Methods of Personal Data Collection】

The company collects personal data from users who register on the Website (https://www.geown.tw/) or engage in transactions. Personal data may also be obtained legally by the company through other marketing activities, including but not limited to your participation in marketing events or obtained from cooperating partners.

【Purposes of Collection】

The company will collect, process, and use your personal data on the Website for necessary business operations, including:

Operating business activities specified in the business registration or organizational charter.
Providing and maintaining Website services.
Logistics and shipping.
Developing and improving service content.
Market research, marketing, recording customer consumption records, and related payment information for managing customer data.
Other business-related matters.
Preventing unauthorized access.

Based on the "Specific Purposes and Categories of Personal Data under the Personal Data Protection Act" issued by the Ministry of Justice, the specific purposes for collecting, processing, using, and retaining your personal data are as follows:

Marketing.
Collection, processing, and use of personal data by non-public agencies for legal obligations.
Credit card, cash card, transfer card, or electronic ticketing services.
Contract, similar contract, or other legal relationship affairs.
Consumer and customer management and services.
Consumer protection.
Business and technical information.
Procurement and supply management.
Intellectual property rights, optical disc management, and other related administrative matters.
Communication administration and management.
Accounting and related services.
Operating communication business.
Information and database management.
Internet shopping and other e-commerce services.
Advertising or business conduct management.
Investigation, statistics, and research analysis.
Other business operations specified in the business registration or organizational charter.

【Types of Personal Data Collected】

The company collects the following types of personal data:

Personal basic information: Gender, age, ID number, phone number, address, email, certificate number, and other information that can identify you.
Financial and payment data: Credit card numbers, financial institution account information, electronic account information provided by third-party payment providers, and other payment information disclosed during the use of the Website's services.
Technical data: Technical data generated by your use of the Website, such as IP address, login time, location data, financial transaction information, and other data that can identify your leisure activities, interests, and lifestyle.
Other data directly or indirectly related to the Website that can identify users.

According to the "Specific Purposes and Categories of Personal Data under the Personal Data Protection Act" issued by the Ministry of Justice, the types of personal data collected, processed, and used by the company include:

C001: Personal identifiers.
C002: Financial identifiers.
C003: Identifiers in government data.
C011: Personal descriptions.
C021: Family status.
C023: Details of other family members.
C031: Home and facilities.
C034: Travel and other migration details.
C035: Leisure activities and interests.
C036: Lifestyle.
C038: Occupation.
C081: Income, earnings, assets, and investments.
C093: Financial transactions.
C102: Agreements or contracts.
C132: Unclassified data.

【Duration, Recipients, Regions, and Methods of Personal Data Use】

Duration of personal data use: During the operation of the company or until the date you request to stop using it.
Region of personal data use: The location where the company conducts business and hosts servers.

1.Recipients of personal data disclosure:

The company will not share your personal information with companies, organizations, or individuals outside the company unless one of the following conditions is met:
Obtaining your prior consent.
Affiliated companies of the company.
Cooperation with legal investigations by judicial units.
Cooperation with investigations or use by relevant authorities with legal authority.
Based on legal reasons: The company will provide appropriate information to legal institutions in accordance with the laws, orders, subpoenas, judgments, and disposal requirements of the Republic of China when necessary. This may include your personal data.
In the event of organizational restructuring, the company will ensure the confidentiality of all personal data involved in such adjustments. The company will notify you before transferring personal data and being bound by another privacy protection policy.
Business partners, such as logistics providers, payment processors, and financial institutions.
In emergencies to protect the legitimate rights and interests of other users or third parties.
To maintain the normal operation of the member service system.

2.If the company processes and uses your personal data in a de-identified manner (masking, encryption, blurring, etc.), de-identified data is no longer associated with your personal identity. You acknowledge and understand that the company is not obligated to follow personal data protection procedures for de-identified data.

Methods of personal data use: In accordance with this Privacy Policy and the Personal Data Protection Act.
Method of personal data storage: The company will provide technical and security maintenance measures in accordance with Article 12 of the Personal Data Protection Act to preserve your personal data.

【Exercise of Personal Data Rights】

Rights exercisable toward the company:

Inquire, request access, or request copies from the company.
Request supplementation or correction from the company.
Request cessation of collection, processing, or use, and request deletion from the company.
In accordance with Article 11, Paragraph 2 of the Personal Data Protection Act, if there is a dispute about the accuracy of personal data, you may request the company to cease processing, using, or restrict the processing of your personal data. However, in accordance with the proviso of the same paragraph, the company is not limited in cases where it is necessary for business execution and has been specified in writing by you or where it is necessary for legal reasons.
In accordance with Article 11, Paragraph 3 of the Personal Data Protection Act, when the specific purpose of collecting personal data disappears or the deadline expires, you may request deletion, cessation of processing, use, or restriction of processing of your personal data. However, in accordance with the proviso of the same paragraph, the company is not limited in cases where it is necessary for business execution and has been specified in writing by you or where it is necessary for legal reasons.

Method of exercising rights:

Submit a written application to the company. You may send an email to [service@geown.tw] or contact the company in writing through [address]. The company has the right to refuse requests made in oral, telephone, or other non-written forms.
Before processing your requests under this clause, the company may request you to provide relevant information to prove your identity. You should specify the information you want to access, correct, or remove, and the company has the right to charge necessary costs.

If there are concerns that responding to your request to exercise your rights may jeopardize national security, diplomacy, military secrets, overall economic interests, other major national interests, obstruct the statutory duties of public agencies, or harm the major interests of the company or third parties, the company may refuse your request.

【Special Agreements】

The company may, with your consent, publish certain information from the Website on your social activity information page through third-party websites such as Facebook and similar social community service systems. If you do not agree to the publication of such information, please do not click the agree button or remove such information through the membership mechanism of the respective social community service after the fact.
If the delivery address, contact person, contact information, etc., filled in are not your personal data but that of another person, you promise that you have obtained the consent of that person to provide it to the company and have informed the person of the statutory notification matters on behalf of the company. If this causes damage to that person, you shall bear all responsibility, and the company is not involved.

【Cookie】

To provide the best service, the Website will set and access cookies on your computer. If you do not wish to accept cookies, you can refuse the writing of cookies through device settings, but this may prevent the company from providing some of the Website's services.

【Accuracy of Personal Data】

You can decide whether to provide any personal data requested by the company. You should ensure that all personal data provided to the company is true, accurate, valid, up-to-date, and complete. Failure to provide personal data as requested may result in your inability to use the Website.

【Impact of Not Providing Personal Data on Rights】

If you fail to provide personal data, the company will be unable to complete the full range of services, and depending on the circumstances, the company may stop some of the Website's services or terminate the provision of services to you or refuse to enter into any contract with you.

【Privacy Protection Policy Amendments】

This Privacy Protection Policy takes effect when you start using the Website. The company may make appropriate revisions at any time to comply with legal revisions and technological advancements, updating them on the homepage link of the Website for your reference. When you continue to use the Website services after any modifications or changes, it will be deemed that you have read, understood, and agreed to accept all the content of this Privacy Protection Policy and any subsequent modifications or changes.

If you have any questions or suggestions regarding this Privacy Protection Policy, please contact the company through the contact information provided in Section Six above.