ICC Biomaterials Research Lab

Introduction

This website is operated by ICC Biomaterials Research Lab, part of National Taiwan Normal University / School of Life Science / Graduate Program of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries, and serves to provide information about our research activities. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle your data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Taiwan’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

1. Controller

The data controller responsible for processing personal data on this website is:

ICC Biomaterials Research Lab
National Taiwan Normal University
School of Life Science, Graduate Program of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries
Email: contact@iccbiomedlab.org
Website: https://iccbiomedlab.org/en/

2. Personal Data Collected

Contact Form

If you contact us using the form on this website, we collect the personal data you provide (e.g., name, email address, message). This data is transmitted securely and used solely to respond to your inquiry.

  • Legal basis under GDPR: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
  • Retention period: Data is stored only as long as needed to handle your request, unless legal retention periods apply.

3. Cookies and Consent

This website uses cookies. Some are essential for the operation of the site; others may be used for optional features or third-party services.

We use the CookieYes | GDPR Cookie Consent plugin to manage cookie preferences. When you visit the site, a banner asks for your consent before any non-essential cookies are set.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie icon or visiting our [Cookie Policy] page.

  • Legal basis for non-essential cookies: Consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
  • Legal basis for essential cookies: Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

4. Server Logs

Our hosting provider, HOSTINGER, may automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device, referring URL, and time of access. These server logs are used for security, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

  • Legal basis: Legitimate interest in ensuring website security and stability (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR)
  • Access: We do not personally analyze or store this data, and we do not use it to identify individuals.

5. Third-Party Plugins and Services

This site uses the following plugins, which may influence data collection or cookie behavior:

  • Akismet Anti-spam: May analyze submitted form data to detect and prevent spam.
  • Forminator: Manages contact forms and stores form submissions temporarily.
  • All in One SEO: Enhances site metadata; does not collect personal data directly.
  • LiteSpeed Cache: May use cookies for website performance optimization.
  • Site Kit by Google: Integrates Google Analytics and other services (if enabled; cookie consent required).
  • WP Consent API: Coordinates consent handling across plugins.
  • Hostinger Tools / Easy Onboarding: Related to hosting environment; not involved in personal data processing.
  • OMGF (Optimize My Google Fonts): This plugin is used to locally host fonts and reduce external requests to Google servers. Our goal is to avoid unnecessary data transfers and improve GDPR compliance. However, depending on your browser cache and theme behavior, font-related requests may still occur.

Some embedded content (e.g., videos, maps, or social media posts) may set their own cookies and collect data once loaded.

6. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are in the European Union, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate data
  • Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to processing
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Data portability
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

Please contact us using the details above to exercise your rights.

7. Your Rights (Taiwan PDPA)

Under Taiwan’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), you have the right to:

  • Inquire or request access to your personal data
  • Request corrections
  • Request cessation of collection, processing, or use
  • Request deletion

We comply with the PDPA and will process such requests promptly.

8. Data Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. Email communications and form submissions are handled securely, and data is accessed only by authorized personnel.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version is always available on this page.

Last updated: 25. April 2025