VWODIS【www.vwodis.com】(hereinafter referred to as “this Website”) Privacy Protection Statement constitutes the commitment of this Website to protect users’ personal privacy. Given the nature of the internet, this Website will inevitably have direct or indirect interactions with you. We hereby set forth the policies regarding collection, usage and protection of users’ personal information. Please read carefully:
1. Non‑Personal Information of Users
We collect non‑personal information via your IP address, such as your browser type, operating system, ISP domain name, to optimize webpage display on your device. Such information is also used for traffic statistics to improve website administration and services.
2. Personal Data
2.1 When you register an account, participate in online activities or use forum services on this Website, this Website may request personal data via registration forms upon your consent and confirmation. Such personal data includes: 2.1.1 Personal identifiable information: name, gender, age, date of birth, ID number (or passport number), telephone number, mailing address, residential address, email address, etc. 2.1.2 Personal background: occupation, education background, income level, marital status and family information.
2.2 We undertake that without your consent and confirmation, personal data you submit for specific website activities shall not be used for other purposes, except for disclosure required by government authorities or applicable laws as stipulated in Clause 6 below.
3. Data Security
3.1 This Website strictly manages and protects your submitted data, and adopts corresponding technical measures to prevent loss, theft and tampering of your personal data. 3.2 Where necessary, this Website may entrust professional technicians to process such data. If we notify you of such data processing and you do not explicitly object within the specified period, you will be deemed to have given consent. You retain the right to request termination of such data processing as specified in Clause 4.4.4.
4. User Rights
You shall enjoy the following rights over your personal data: 4.1 Right to inquire about and access your personal data at any time; 4.2 Right to request supplementation or correction of your personal data at any time; 4.3 Right to request deletion of your personal data at any time; 4.4 Right to request suspension of computer‑based processing and utilization of your personal data; 4.5 For exercising the above‑mentioned rights, this Website shall provide timely and satisfactory service. You may contact our customer‑service team.
5. Principle of Restricted Utilization
This Website may use collected personal data beyond the original scope only under one of the following circumstances: 5.1 Written consent has been obtained from you; 5.2 To avert imminent danger to your life, physical safety or property; 5.3 To prevent substantial harm to other persons’ rights and interests; 5.4 To promote public interests without materially harming your legitimate interests.
6. Disclosure of Personal Data
Where governmental authorities demand disclosure of personal data in accordance with legal procedures, this Website shall provide relevant personal data in response to law‑enforcement requirements or for public‑security purposes. This Website shall bear no liability for such disclosure.
7. Public Forums
This Website provides services including article posting, forums, SNS, chat rooms and bulletin boards. Any information you publish in such public areas will become publicly accessible. Please exercise caution when disclosing personal information in public zones.
8. Minors’ Privacy Protection
8.1 This Website maintains reasonable procedures to preserve the confidentiality and security of personal data of minors. We explicitly state that any minor under 18 years of age shall obtain verifiable prior consent from their parents or legal guardians (hereinafter collectively “Guardians”) before participating in online activities. 8.2 Guardians bear primary responsibility for protecting minors’ online privacy. 8.3 This Website collects minors’ personal data solely to respond to specific requests from minors. Such data will be deleted upon completion of response and shall not be retained for further utilization. 8.4 Without a Guardian’s consent, this Website shall not use minors’ personal data, nor disclose or transmit identifiable personal data of minors to any third party. Where contact information of Guardians or minors is collected merely for obtaining guardian consent, such data will be automatically deleted if consent cannot be obtained within a reasonable period. 8.5 Upon consent from a minor’s Guardian, this Website may collect the minor’s personal data, and shall grant the Guardian: 8.5.1 The opportunity to review data collected from their child or ward; 8.5.2 The opportunity to refuse further collection or utilization of personal data of their child or ward; 8.5.3 Means to modify or delete personal data of their child or ward. 8.6 Guardians have the right to refuse further communication between this Website and their child or ward. 8.7 Personal data collected from minors shall be used only for security purposes for minors participating in online activities. This Website will not require minors to provide extra personal data as a condition for accessing online services.
9. Cookies
9.1 Cookies are a technical mechanism. When you visit this Website, our server will send Cookies to your browser and store them on your hard disk. Cookies record your website‑access activities, personal data, browsing habits, consumption preferences and usage records. 9.2 By adopting Cookies technology, this Website can deliver personalized services. Cookies may record your shopping preferences to deliver targeted content or save your login credentials so you do not need to re‑enter passwords on each visit.
10. Disclaimer
In addition to circumstances specified in Clause 6, this Website shall not be liable under the following conditions: 10.1 Personal‑data leakage caused by you disclosing your password or sharing your registered account with others. 10.2 Personal‑data leakage, loss, theft or tampering caused by force‑majeure events including hacker attacks, computer‑virus intrusions, or temporary service shutdown due to government regulation. 10.3 Personal‑data leakage, legal disputes or consequences arising from third‑party websites linked to this Website.
Note: All rights to revise and update this Privacy Statement belong to VWODIS.
11. Contact Information
For assistance, please contact our customer‑service email: admin@vwodis.com