PRIVACY POLICY
The
policy relating to the confidentiality and security of your personal
data is set out below.
Intellectual
Property Rights
Other
than specific third party rights (whether intellectual property
rights or other rights) the entire content of the webpages (including
logos, distinctive marks,
photographs,
text and all files in general) is the intellectual and industrial
property of Xmethod Network and is protected by the relevant
provisions of law.
That content may not be traded, copied,
amended, reproduced, broadcast, or transmitted or distributed in
whole or in part in any manner by any user. Every user is entitled to
individually store a single copy of part of the content of the
webpages for strictly personal use without deleting the indications
of origin.
Third party products and/or services which may
appear on the website pages are the intellectual and industrial
property of third parties who bear the relevant responsibility for
their content and the services and/or products.User
Obligations
Users
agree, accept and consent that they will use the webpages in a lawful
and appropriate manner, and among other things are subject to the
legislation on the transfer of data from diferent sites.
Consequently, users agree that they will not use the website for the
following purposes (this list being indicative and not
exhaustive):
• To cause harm to minors
• To transmit or
obtain access to content which:
• To violate any third party
rights (e.g. intellectual and industrial property rights)
• To
affront third parties (e.g. slander, racist comments). Is contrary to
law, morality or business usages.
• Invades the privacy or
undermines the civil and social rights of third parties in any
manner.
• To mislead anyone about the origin of the webpage
content, to cause harm in any manner to the reputation of Xmethod
Network or third parties, to put at risk the security of Xmethod
Network 's network, to prevent any user from accessing the webpages,
or to bypass Xmethod Network 's authentication checks.
• To
install and market in any manner any type of unsolicited or
unauthorised advertising or spam, chain letters, pyramid systems or
any other form of unwanted promotional material and to install and
promote advertising without Xmethod Network 's written consent.
•
To install, market and/or provide content which contains computer
viruses or any other electronic code, files or programs designed to
interfere with, destroy or limit the functionality of any software or
telecommunications equipment or to prevent other users from using
webpages.
• Not to disclose their or third party information
containing personal data of users or third parties or real time
conversations (chats, message boards) or when any webpage service
which allows for more than two users to communicate with each other
is being used.
In all cases where the webpages are used in an
illegal manner or contrary to these terms and conditions of use,
users shall be obliged to compensate Xmethod Network for any direct
and consequential loss. Failure by Xmethod Network to exercise its
rights deriving from these Terms & Conditions shall not entail a
waiver of those rights.
Disclaimer
for Third Party Hyperlinks
Xmethod
Network may refer to third party webpages on the internet on its own
website, www.xmethod-network.com. Xmethod Network clearly declares
that it has no influence over the design and content of such
hyperlinks. Any reference to or links to other sites has been
provided for your convenience and Xmethod Network is not liable for
the content, products or services provided (advertising or sales) on
those sites.
Personal
Data
Xmethod
Network is a trading and manufacturing company whose registered
offices are in Taiwan, Netw Taipei city and it takes your personal
data very seriously.
The confidentiality statement submitted
to the Hellenic Data Protection Authority explains what personal data
we collect and how and when it is collected, why we use it and under
what conditions and for what purposes that information may be given
to third parties. If you have any queries about how your information
is collected or used that is not answered in this confidentiality
statement, please contact us at admin@xmethod-network.com.
What
Information we Collect and How we Use it
When
you register to create an account, place an order or send a request,
we collect specific personal information from you such as your name,
your postal address, your phone numbers and your email address,
etc.
We use that information to identify you as a customer, to
process your order, to deliver the products, to manage payments, to
update your profile on our files and your account with us. More
specifically, we send you information by mail, email, sms or any
other electronic media including social networks with details about
products, events, special offers and services. We may also use this
information to tailor the way in which we communicate with your so
that you receive personalised communications.
From time to
time we may also ask you for other information such as your size,
your preferences when it comes to product categories, your age or any
special dates such as your birthday or Name Day, which will be used
to improve the services we offer you.
In addition, we may also
collect statistical information about website visits, sales and other
usage-related information which we may provide to third parties for
specific purposes in each case. That statistical information does not
include any information that could individually identify you.
We
may also use your personal data for in-house marketing and
demographic surveys along with non-personal data to analyse and
monitor consumer profiles to constantly improve the products and
services we offer and to understand what might be of interest to you
or other customers.
We strive at all time to be law-abiding
and comply with the requirements of the Hellenic Data Protection
Authority and the applicable laws and regulations in order to ensure
that your personal data is securely safeguarded and processed in a
lawful, appropriate manner. Your data is held and controlled by
Xmethod Network which is the data controller for the purposes for
which the data is held. Please contact Xmethod Network if you require
any information about your personal data by mailing
admin@xmethod-network.com.
Where users of the Xmethod Network
webpage and e-shop provide their personal data they are deemed to
have accepted the terms and conditions of use of that data in line
with this policy. Webpage users are not obliged to provide personal
data. Where users do not consent to their personal data being used in
this way, they should refrain from filling out the relevant fields
although this may prevent access to the service being requested (see
the comments in the 'Protecting personal data' section).
User
Rights
We
hold your personal data as long as you continue to be an active
client. You have the right to request and obtain the following
information at any time: a) all personal data relevant to you, b) the
purposes for which the data is processed and any recipients, and c)
you can also request corrections to, renewals or deletion of the data
held on file and also have the right to submit any objections about
the data relevant to you. You can amend or update your personal data
by logging into the MY ACCOUNT webpage. If you want to delete your
personal data or to stop receiving marketing communications from us,
you can send an email to admin@xmethod-network.com.
If you
continue to use our website we consider that you consent to the
cookies settings and agree that you have understood the cookies
policy we implement which explains how you can manage your cookie
settings and preferences. You should know that restricting the use of
cookies will affect your user experience and can prevent you from
using part of our website.
Other
Persons who could use your Information
In
some cases we may share your information with associated companies
including other companies in the Xmethod Network , franchisees,
licensees and selected service providers performing tasks on our
behalf, and providing advertising or data management services.
We
may also share your information with other companies that help market
Xmethod Network 's products and services in order to provide you with
better customer service. In all events, we will only provide those
companies with the information needed to provide their services and
will not allow that information to be used for other purposes.
Information is used in accordance with the applicable
legislation.
You should also be aware and you accept that in
some cases we may disclose your personal information to third parties
because legal requirements demand it, in order to comply with legal
procedures, to reduce credit risk, to prevent and identify fraud, or
to protect and defend Xmethod Network 's rights and assets.
Changes
in the Personal Data Protection Statement
We
may update the personal data protection statement from time to time.
The amendment privacy statement will be posted on our website. Please
check the website from time to time to learn about changes to this
personal data protection statement.
Security
Statement
Unfortunately
the transmission of information via the internet is not completely
safe. Despite the fact that we may every effort to protect your
personal data, we cannot guarantee the safety of the personal data
you provide us with and any information transmitted is as your own
responsibility.
Despite that we can and do use strict
procedures and security features to prevent unauthorised access where
that is possible.
The website and apps use specific encryption
technology to protect your information when data is being
transmitted. SSL technology encrypts order information such as your
name, address and credit card number.
By registering for our
website users consent to their personal data being using by Xmethod
Network as the party responsible for processing data using automated
media by it or via any other persons appointed by Xmethod Network to
process data on its orders and on its behalf.
These terms and
conditions of use and any amendments to them are governed by the laws
of Taiwan. The local courts of New Taipei are competent to resolve
any disputes which may arise under this agreement.
Xmethod
Network is not liable for any damage or loss incurred because of
your inability to respect and comply with the above terms and
conditions of use.