Welcome to the Art and Materials Lab website (hereinafter referred to as "the Website"). In order to provide you with a secure and satisfactory experience while using our services and information, we would like to explain our privacy protection policy, which is designed to safeguard your rights. Please read the following content carefully:

Privacy Protection Policy:

1. Scope of Application:

This Privacy Protection Policy outlines how the Website handles personally identifiable information collected from you during your use of the Website's services. Please note that this policy does not apply to other websites linked to the Website or personnel not employed or managed by the Website.

2. Collection, Processing, and Use of Personal Data:

When you visit the Website or use its functional services, we may request your necessary personal data. We will process and utilize your personal data within the specific scope of the service's purpose. Your personal data will not be used for other purposes without your written consent.

When using interactive features such as service mailboxes or questionnaires, the Website may retain the information you provide, such as your name, email address, contact details, and usage time.

Our server will automatically record relevant behaviours during general browsing, including your IP address, usage time, browser type, browsing, and click data, for internal reference and improvement of our website services. This record is for internal use only and will not be disclosed externally.

To provide accurate services, we may statistically analyze the content of questionnaires collected and present the statistical data or explanatory text, without involving specific personal information, for internal research and, if necessary, public disclosure.

3. Data Protection:

The Website's servers are equipped with firewalls, antivirus systems, and other relevant information security devices and necessary security measures to protect the Website and your personal data. Only authorized personnel can access your personal data, and confidentiality agreements bind such personnel. Violation of confidentiality obligations will be subject to relevant legal penalties.

If it is necessary to commission other units to provide services due to business needs, the Website will also require strict compliance with confidentiality obligations and conduct necessary inspection procedures to ensure compliance.

4. Relevant External Links:

The web pages of the Website may provide links to other websites, and you can also enter other websites through the links provided on the Website. Please note that the privacy protection policy of these linked websites differs from that of the Website. Please refer to the privacy protection policy on the linked website.

5. Policy on Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties:

The Website will never provide, exchange, rent, or sell any of your personal data to other individuals, groups, private enterprises, or government agencies unless required by law or contractual obligations.

The circumstances of the preceding paragraph include but are not limited to:

• Obtaining your written consent.

• To avoid risks to your life, body, freedom, or property.

• Cooperation with government agencies or academic research institutions for statistical or academic research based on public interest, with data processed or collected in a manner that cannot identify specific individuals.

• When your behaviour on the Website violates the Terms of Service or may damage or interfere with the rights of the Website and other users, and it is necessary to disclose your personal data to identify, contact, or take legal action.

• In your interest.

When the Website commissions vendors to assist in collecting, processing, or utilizing your personal data, we will supervise and manage such vendors properly.

6. Use of Cookies:

In order to provide you with the best service, the Website may place and access our cookies on your computer. Suppose you do not wish to accept the writing of cookies. In that case, you can set the privacy level in your browser function to high to refuse the writing of cookies, but this may result in some functions of the Website not being executed properly.

7. Revision of the Privacy Protection Policy:

The Website reserves the right to modify the Privacy Protection Policy as required. The revised terms will be published on the Website. Please check regularly for the latest policy content.

Disclaimer:

The information on the Website is provided for browsing thematic-related data and public information reference only. While we make every effort to provide complete and accurate information, we do not guarantee that all data appearing on the web pages or related information is error-free and up-to-date. In the event of omissions or errors, the Website shall not bear any legal or compensation liability. All contents of the Website are subject to change without notice.

The Website provides services and facilitates quick access to online information. Therefore, it may use hyperlinks to link to third-party websites. Third-party websites provide the information content or advertisements obtained through these links, and the Website does not modify or compile such content. Hence, the Website does not imply, declare, or guarantee the accuracy and reliability of such content. Users are advised to make their own judgments and bear the risks.

The Website cannot and does not guarantee the consequences arising from using the Website, including delays, errors, data loss, viruses, data inaccuracies, and other risks due to network transmission failures and other uncontrollable circumstances. The Website shall not bear any responsibility. Therefore, please be mindful of the security of your devices and usage.