1. Introduction
Welcome to yourTAIWANME ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website (yourtaiwanme.com). Our goal is to be completely transparent about the data we collect so you can make informed decisions about your privacy while planning your trip to Taiwan.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytical information.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for two main purposes:
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our website to function securely and properly. Since our website is hosted on Vercel, some essential cookies or local storage elements may be used to deliver website content efficiently, balance server loads, and protect against security threats. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
Analytics and Performance Cookies (Google Analytics): We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information anonymously. They help us know which travel guides are the most popular, what countries our visitors are coming from, and how long they stay on a page. The data collected (such as your IP address, browser type, and device information) helps us continuously improve our content and provide better travel tips for Taiwan.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use trusted third-party services that may also place cookies on your device. Currently, our primary third-party service is Google Analytics. Google may use the data collected to contextualize and personalize the ads of its own advertising network, though yourTAIWANME itself does not currently run intrusive display ads.
5. How You Can Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though some minor functionalities might be affected.
Google Analytics Opt-out: To prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at: contact@yourtaiwanme.com.
