Last Updated: January 10, 2026
Kaohsiung Times (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.kaohsiungtimes.com, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the site.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
We may collect information you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter
- Submit comments on articles
- Contact us through our website
- Participate in surveys or promotions
- Submit tips or story ideas
This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and your visit, including:
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, screen resolution, and language preferences
- Usage Information: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, and referring/exit pages
- Location Information: General geographic location based on your IP address (country, city)
- Log Data: IP address, access times, and date/time stamps
2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and track information about your browsing activity. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our site.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for the website to function properly, including security and accessibility features |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate the site |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and region |
| Advertising Cookies | Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track ad campaign performance |
| Social Media Cookies | Enable sharing content on social media platforms like Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and Threads |
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, some features of our website may not function properly if you disable cookies.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Deliver and improve our news content and services
- Send you newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
- Respond to your inquiries and comments
- Analyze website traffic and user behavior to improve user experience
- Personalize content and recommendations based on your interests
- Display relevant advertisements
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We work with third-party service providers to help us operate and improve our website. These services may include:
Analytics Services
We use Google Analytics and similar services to analyze traffic and usage patterns. These services may collect information about your visits to our site and other websites.
Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social sharing buttons and links to our profiles on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and Threads. If you interact with these features, your activity may be subject to the privacy policies of those platforms.
Advertising Partners
We may work with advertising networks to display ads on our website. These partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site or other websites.
Note: We do not control the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, legal process, or government request
- Protection of Rights: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Kaohsiung Times, our users, or the public
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets
- With Your Consent: In any other circumstances where you have given explicit consent
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time
- Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent for data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. International Data Transfers
Kaohsiung Times is based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. If you access our website from outside Taiwan, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in Taiwan or other countries where our service providers operate. By using our website, you consent to such transfer.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, articles, or services that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Kaohsiung Times
Website: www.kaohsiungtimes.com
Email: privacy@kaohsiungtimes.com
Location: Kaohsiung, Taiwan
14. Additional Information for EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- The right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to restriction of processing under certain conditions
Our legal basis for processing your personal information includes: consent, contract performance, legal obligations, and legitimate interests (such as improving our services and preventing fraud).
This Privacy Policy is provided in English. For readers in Taiwan, please note that this policy is governed by the Personal Data Protection Act (個人資料保護法) of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
