EnglishWinbond Electronics Corporation (hereinafter referred to as the “Company” or “Winbond”) places great importance on privacy and the protection of personal data. To safeguard the personal data (hereinafter referred to as “Personal Data”) of individuals whose information may be processed by Winbond, including customers, business partners, visitors, website users, investors, shareholders, and job applicants (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Data Subjects”), the Company has established this Privacy and Personal Data Protection Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) as the basis for its compliance management framework and to explain how the Company collects and processes your Personal Data.
This Policy applies to all Personal Data collected through this website or through other online platforms that are linked to this Policy (collectively referred to as the “Website”). The Company may revise this Policy from time to time in response to applicable legal requirements, regulatory changes, or operational needs. You are encouraged to review this Policy periodically by visiting the Website.
1. Scope of Application
1.1. The Company is committed to managing the collection, processing, and use of Personal Data in accordance with this Policy and to safeguarding the rights and interests of Data Subjects.
1.2. This Policy applies to the Company, its subsidiaries, and third parties that cooperate with the Company, including, but not limited to, suppliers, contractors, distributors or agents, and external consultants.
1.3. The Personal Data of any individual user (including, but not limited to, visitors to the Company's websites, users of the Company's products or services, employees of corporate customers and contractors, job applicants, visitors to the Company's premises, investors, contracting parties, parties involved in litigation, and other individuals; hereinafter referred to as "you") is subject to the protection provisions set forth in this Policy.
2. Definition of Personal Data
“Personal Data” includes, but is not limited to, the following information:
Name, gender, photograph, date of birth, age, nationality, ethnicity, address, telephone number, email address, affiliated organization, financial information, social networking and communication application accounts, job title, national identification number/passport number, educational background and areas of expertise, fields of research, language proficiency, employment history, professional qualifications and certifications, other identification documents, and information related to the use of the Company's website, including but not limited to the type of device used, operating system, browser type and settings, IP address, language preferences, the date and time of access to the Website, URLs, and any other information that may directly or indirectly identify an individual.
3. Methods of Collection of Personal Data
The Company may collect or obtain your Personal Data through the following channels:
3.1. Information that you provide when contacting the Company by email or telephone, or when applying for employment opportunities with the Company.
3.2. Information that the Company obtains directly from you in connection with service requirements, business communications, or commercial activities; through collaboration with you in surveys, research and development projects, or business transactions; when engaging you as a consultant or instructor for the Company; or when you serve as a point of contact in connection with any of the foregoing business collaborations.
3.3. Information obtained through your registration with, access to, or use of the Company's websites or systems.
3.4. Information obtained from credit reference agencies, law enforcement authorities, third-party plug-ins, or cookies.
3.5. Information obtained for purposes of maintaining corporate, facility, and site security, as well as safety management and access control.
3.6. Information obtained for the purpose of fulfilling legal obligations, including but not limited to investigations, compliance reviews, and other statutory or regulatory requirements.
4. Purposes of Collection of Personal Data
The personal information collected through this Website may be used for the following specific purposes (collectively, the “Purposes of Use”):
4.1. To respond to your inquiries and provide the information or materials you request.
4.2. To deliver products, provide after-sales services for products and services, facilitate the redemption of promotional gifts, and conduct various marketing and promotional activities.
4.3. To support the Company's human resources and administrative operations, business and operational activities, product improvement and development, system administration, and the maintenance of corporate and facility security, safety management, and access control.
4.4. To analyze and evaluate Winbond's markets, users, customers, products, and services; to provide you with personalized website services; and to assist Winbond in maintaining and enhancing the quality of this Website and the services provided through it.
5. Processing and Use of Personal Data
5.1. The processing and use of Personal Data shall be limited to the specific purposes for which the data was collected. The Company will continuously monitor and manage the status of such Personal Data to ensure appropriate handling.
5.2. When you contact the Company or visit the Company's websites, we may process Personal Data relating to you, including data collected through our websites, products, or services, as well as information obtained from different devices used to access them.
5.3. The Company may process your Personal Data based on your prior consent; where necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual arrangements; for compliance with legal and regulatory obligations; for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims; for cooperation with lawful investigations as required by applicable laws and regulations; for the investigation of fraud and other criminal activities; and for the prevention of violations of the Company's policies and criminal offenses.
5.4. The Company may process your Personal Data for the operation and management of its websites, systems, products, and services; the administration, operation, auditing, and monitoring of various systems; the maintenance of corporate and facility security, safety management, and access control; and recruitment and other human resources purposes.
5.5. You are free to decide whether to provide your Personal Data to the Company. However, if you choose not to provide certain Personal Data, you may be unable to access or receive certain products, services, or benefits offered by Winbond.
6. Sharing of Personal Data
6.1.Winbond may disclose your Personal Data to third parties under the following circumstances:
6.1.1. Where the third party is a government authority:
a. Where necessary to fulfill legal or regulatory obligations;
b. Where required by law to assist government authorities (such as courts, prosecutors, police, investigative agencies, central or local government authorities, or other competent authorities) in carrying out lawful duties, including investigating unlawful activities, preventing criminal offenses, or conducting criminal investigations;
c. Where necessary for the establishment, exercise, or protection of Winbond's legal rights and interests; or
d. Upon the request of the Data Subject.
6.1.2. Where the third party is a private legal entity (including Winbond's affiliates, service providers, distributors, or agents), a private institution or organization, or any other external individual:
a. Where necessary to fulfill legal or regulatory obligations;
b. Where necessary for the establishment, exercise, or protection of Winbond's legal rights and interests;
c. Where the disclosure is within the scope of the Purposes of Use; or
d. Upon the request of the Data Subject.
6.2. When disclosing Personal Data to a third party, the Company shall comply with the following requirements:
6.2.1. Verify the identity of the third party.
6.2.2. Inform the Data Subject and obtain the Data Subject's consent, unless applicable laws or regulations provide otherwise, including circumstances where such notification may impede a government authority in the performance of its statutory duties.
6.2.3. Disclose only the Personal Data that is necessary and limited to the minimum extent required, and require the third party to use and protect such Personal Data in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
7. Your Rights
7.1. You may exercise the following rights with respect to your Personal Data (collectively, the “Data Subject Rights”):
7.1.1. To inquire about or request access to the Personal Data collected by the Company.
7.1.2. To request a copy of such Personal Data.
7.1.3. To request the supplementation or correction of Personal Data.
7.1.4. To request the cessation of the collection, processing, or use of Personal Data.
7.1.5. To request the deletion of Personal Data, including Personal Data displayed on or stored within the Company's internal or external public websites, files, databases, or other storage media.
7.1.6. To withdraw your consent to the processing of Personal Data.
7.1.7. To file a complaint regarding any alleged violation of personal data protection laws with the competent data protection authority in the jurisdiction where the Data Subject resides or where the Personal Data is processed.
7.2.Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company may restrict certain rights to the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations. If you exercise your right to request the cessation of the collection, processing, or use of Personal Data, or request the deletion of Personal Data, and such request prevents the Company from fulfilling the specific purposes described above, you may be unable to access or receive certain products or services provided by Winbond.
8. Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data
8.1. Personal Data collected by the Company from you may be stored or processed in countries outside of your country of residence, where the data protection standards and applicable laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. By providing your Personal Data, you consent to the transfer, storage, and use of your Personal Data by the Company in other countries as necessary.
8.2. To achieve the purposes described above, your Personal Data may be shared with Winbond's subcontractors, freight forwarders, logistics providers, customs brokers designated by you, and Winbond's affiliated companies, including subsidiaries located in the United States, Japan, Israel, Hong Kong, Suzhou, Germany, and other jurisdictions. The data protection laws in these countries or regions may differ from those of the country or region in which you originally provided your Personal Data. Whenever the Company transfers your Personal Data across borders, it will protect such Personal Data in accordance with this Policy and implement appropriate safeguards to ensure an adequate level of data protection.
9. Retention of Personal Data
You agree that Winbond may retain your Personal Data for the period necessary to fulfill the Purposes of Use, unless a longer retention period is required by law or is otherwise necessary for legitimate business or legal purposes.
Winbond conducts an inventory review and deletion process for Personal Data at least once every two years. You may also request the deletion of your Personal Data collected by Winbond by contacting the Company through the designated communication channels.
When Winbond no longer provides services to you, the Company will delete the Personal Data collected from you, unless retention is required or permitted under applicable laws and regulations.
10. Security Management and Controls
10.1. Risk Management
The Company incorporates privacy and personal data protection into its enterprise risk management framework. Relevant operations are conducted in accordance with the Personal Data File Security Maintenance Plan and the Information Security Incident Reporting and Response Procedures to mitigate potential risks and impacts.
The Company's internal control function conducts audits at least once annually to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the requirements of this Policy. Where appropriate, external audit programs may also be initiated.
10.2. Security Measures
The Company will take all reasonable and appropriate measures, including but not limited to equipment security management and data security audit mechanisms, such as encryption technologies and firewalls, to protect Personal Data and prevent unauthorized alteration, deletion, theft, disclosure, access, or other misuse of your Personal Data.
The Company implements appropriate safeguards to protect Personal Data, including:
10.2.1. Using secure data transmission and storage systems to protect Personal Data.
10.2.2. Establishing and following appropriate operational procedures to ensure that the collection, processing, and use of Personal Data are limited to the specified purposes and to prevent unauthorized access to or use of Personal Data.
10.3. Security Incident Reporting and Response
Winbond maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward any violations of privacy or personal data protection requirements. If an investigation confirms a violation of this Policy or applicable privacy and personal data protection laws and regulations, Winbond will promptly review and strengthen its management measures and take disciplinary action against the responsible personnel in accordance with the Company's applicable policies. Where necessary, Winbond may also seek compensation for damages or pursue legal action in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
In the event of a privacy or personal data protection incident, the custodian or responsible manager of the relevant Personal Data management unit shall notify the affected individual(s) of the nature of the incident, its potential impact, the corrective actions taken, and any subsequent measures. If the incident is likely to materially affect Winbond's normal operations or significantly impact the rights and interests of a substantial number of individuals, Winbond shall report the incident to the Ministry of Economic Affairs within seventy-two (72) hours after becoming aware of the incident, or, where notification is made to a municipal, county, or city government authority, provide a copy of such notification to the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
11. Miscellaneous
11.1. Cookies
This Website may send text files known as “cookies” to your computer to facilitate your use of the Website. If you do not wish to receive cookies, you may modify your web browser settings to block all cookies or to provide a warning before cookies are stored on your device. For more information about cookies, you may visit www.cookiecentral.com.
Winbond's web servers may automatically collect information regarding your use of this Website, including but not limited to the domain name and host name through which you access the Internet, the IP address of the computer you use, the date and time of your access to this Website, and the website address from which you directly linked to this Website. Winbond may use such information to monitor and analyze overall usage of this Website.
11.2. Third-Party Audits
Privacy protection is an integral component of the Company's internal control and risk management framework. The Company conducts annual risk assessments and internal compliance audits to ensure that its operations comply with this Policy and all applicable laws and regulations.
11.3. Protection of Minors
The Company does not knowingly collect Personal Data from individuals under the age of twenty (20). If you are under twenty (20) years of age, please do not provide any Personal Data to the Company.
If you become aware that a person under the age of twenty (20) has provided Personal Data to the Company without the consent of a parent or legal guardian, please contact the Company. Upon verification, the Company will take appropriate steps to delete such Personal Data and terminate the related services, where applicable.
12. Contacting Winbond
If you have any questions, wish to update your Personal Data, discontinue receiving communications from Winbond, request the removal of your Personal Data from Winbond's databases, or exercise any of your Data Subject Rights, please contact Winbond using the information below. Your request will be handled by the responsible department:
Winbond Electronics Corporation
Tel: +886-4-2521-8168
E-mail: privacy@winbond.com
This Policy may be updated from time to time. Please refer to the Company's website for the most current version. This version was last updated on September 9, 2026.