Privacy and Website Security Policy
Privacy Policy
Thank you for visiting the website of the Research Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (RIHSS), NSTC (hereinafter "this website"). The section below explains how any personal information provided when visiting this website is collected, used and secured.
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Scope of this policy
This privacy policy covers the collection, use and security of information associated with visitor activity on this website. It does not cover outside websites which may be accessed via links on this website.
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Collection, processing and use of personal information
A. This website collects no personally identifying information during simple browsing or downloading.
B. When you use the online application system or form filling and other interactive services provided by this website, this website will retain the relevant information such as your name, email address, contact information, mailing address and usage time.
C. This website records visit-specific information such as visitor IP address, duration of visit and pages viewed. This data is collected for internal use by website management to analyze site traffic and browsing behavior in order to improve this website's quality of service. Such analysis is performed in aggregate only and never applied to individual visitors.
D. This website in no way permits the arbitrary sale, sharing or leasing of any personal information to outside groups, individuals or private enterprises, with the following exceptions.
As required by a lawful investigation conducted by a judicial authority.
As required by an inquiry from or the use by an authorized organization in the execution of its duties.
Based on a good-faith belief that disclosure is required by law, or for management use in the protection, maintenance or upgrade of website services. -
Responsibilities of visitors to this website
This website reserves the right to deny use of some or all services by visitors who provide inaccurate or false information.
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Data security
The servers hosting this website are all equipped with firewalls and other necessary data security equipment and measures. Stringent protection measures have been adopted to secure this website and the personal information of visitors, and only authorized personnel may access visitors' personal information.
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Use of cookies
This website makes use of cookies, which are text files containing small amounts of information and which are stored on a visitor's device. Visitors may opt to refuse cookies by adjusting browser settings to a high level of privacy. However, the refusal of cookies may disable some functions of this website.
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Changes to this policy
In order to protect network security, this policy may be modified from time to time. An announcement of any changes to this policy will be posted on this website. If you have any questions about this policy statement, please contact us.
Website Security Policy
Unauthorized attempts to upload information or modify any service or information provided by the Research Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences (RIHSS), NSTC (hereinafter "this website") are strictly prohibited, and may be in violation of the law. To ensure website security and provide uninterrupted service to all online users, this website takes the following security protection measures:
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A firewall has been installed to limit access to designated ports and block illegal intrusion. This prevents illegal use of this website and protects the rights of users.
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An internet intrusion detection system is in place to monitor network traffic and block malicious activity.
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Backup operations are performed on a regular basis.
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Simulated cyberattacks on the network are staged at irregular intervals to test system procedures for recovering from cybersecurity incidents and to ensure this website's uninterrupted operation.
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The appropriate patches are updated at irregular intervals as recommended in security notices from operating system and application program vendors.
In order to protect network security, this policy may be modified from time to time. An announcement of any changes to this policy will be posted on this website. If you have any questions about this policy statement, please contact us.
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