Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 15, 2025
WaveIgnite respects your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect data when you interact with our platform focused on blockchain technology in media and content. We're based in Taiwan and follow local regulations, but we also care about international standards because blockchain crosses borders naturally.
Information We Collect
We collect different types of data depending on how you use our services. Some you give us directly, and some we gather automatically as you navigate our platform.
Personal Information You Provide
When you sign up, contact us, or participate in our programs, you might share:
- Full name and preferred contact details
- Email address and phone number
- Educational background and work experience
- Payment information when you enroll in courses
- Professional interests and goals related to blockchain
- Any additional details you include in forms or communications
Automatically Collected Data
Our systems record technical information that helps us understand usage patterns:
- IP address and general location data
- Browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on site, and navigation paths
- Referring websites and search terms used to find us
- Session details and interaction timestamps
Learning Platform Activity
If you participate in our educational programs, we track progress metrics like course completion rates, assessment scores, and engagement with learning materials. This helps us improve content and provide better support.
How We Use Your Information
Data serves specific purposes here. We're not interested in selling your information or using it for unrelated marketing.
Primary Uses:
Delivering educational content, processing enrollments, communicating about courses, improving platform functionality, and responding to inquiries or support requests.
Educational Services
Your data helps us personalize learning experiences. We use enrollment information to grant access to courses, track progress, issue certificates, and provide relevant resources based on your interests in blockchain technology.
Communication
We'll send course updates, schedule changes, and important announcements related to your enrollment. Occasionally we share news about new programs or industry developments that might interest you. You can opt out of promotional messages anytime while still receiving essential account notifications.
Platform Improvement
Usage data shows us which content works well and where people struggle. We analyze patterns to refine course materials, fix technical issues, and develop new offerings that match learner needs.
Legal and Security
Sometimes we process data to meet legal obligations under Taiwan law, protect against fraud, enforce our terms, or respond to valid legal requests from authorities.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We don't hand over your information casually. When we do share data, it's for specific operational reasons with parties we've vetted.
Service Providers
We work with companies that help run our platform—payment processors, email services, hosting providers, and analytics tools. These partners only access data necessary for their specific function and agree to protect it properly.
Educational Partners
If a course involves guest instructors or collaborating institutions, we might share relevant learner information to facilitate the program. We'll always inform you when this applies to specific courses.
Legal Requirements
Taiwan law sometimes requires us to disclose information to government agencies or courts. We respond to valid legal demands but push back against overly broad requests when appropriate.
What We Don't Do:
We don't sell personal data to advertisers, rent email lists, or share information with unrelated third parties for their marketing purposes.
International Data Transfers
Blockchain education involves global collaboration. Some of our service providers operate servers outside Taiwan, which means your data might be processed in other countries with different privacy laws.
We take steps to ensure adequate protection through contractual agreements and security measures. When we transfer data internationally, we verify that recipients maintain reasonable safeguards comparable to what Taiwan requires.
Data Retention and Storage
We keep information as long as it serves a legitimate purpose. Once you're no longer an active learner and all legal obligations are met, we delete or anonymize your data.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information | Duration of active enrollment plus 3 years |
| Course completion records | 7 years for certification verification |
| Payment transactions | 7 years per Taiwan tax requirements |
| Marketing communications data | Until you opt out or 2 years of inactivity |
| Technical logs | 90 days for security purposes |
| Support correspondence | 3 years after case resolution |
After retention periods expire, we securely delete data using industry-standard methods. Backups might retain copies for additional time, but these are protected and eventually purged on a regular schedule.
Your Rights and Choices
You have control over your personal information. Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act grants specific rights, and we honor them.
Access and Correction
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. If something's inaccurate or outdated, let us know and we'll fix it. Account settings allow you to update many details directly.
Deletion Requests
You can ask us to delete your data, though we might need to retain certain records for legal compliance. We'll explain what we can and can't delete based on obligations like tax records or active disputes.
Processing Restrictions
In some situations, you can request we limit how we use your information. For example, if you contest data accuracy, we'll restrict processing while verifying facts.
Marketing Opt-Out
Every promotional email includes an unsubscribe link. Click it and you're off that list. You'll still receive essential communications about courses you're enrolled in, but no more general marketing.
Exercising Your Rights
Send requests to contact@waveignite.com with "Privacy Request" in the subject line. We'll respond within 30 days, though complex requests might take a bit longer. We may ask for identification to prevent unauthorized access.
Security Measures
We protect data through technical and organizational safeguards, but no system is completely impenetrable. Here's what we do to minimize risks.
Technical Protections
- Encryption for data transmission and sensitive stored information
- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
- Access controls limiting who can view personal data
- Secure authentication methods including password requirements
- Automated monitoring for suspicious activity
- Regular backup systems with encrypted storage
Organizational Practices
Staff receive privacy training and only access data necessary for their roles. We maintain internal policies for handling information securely and responding to potential breaches.
Your Responsibility
Keep your login credentials private. Don't share passwords or leave accounts logged in on shared devices. Contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized access.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies—small files stored on your device that help the site function and remember your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies: These keep the site working properly. They handle things like maintaining your login session and remembering course progress. You can't fully disable these without breaking functionality.
Analytics Cookies: We track aggregate usage patterns to understand which content performs well. This data is anonymized and helps us make informed decisions about improvements.
Preference Cookies: These remember your settings like language choice or display preferences to personalize your experience.
Managing Cookies
Browser settings let you control cookie acceptance. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this might limit site functionality. Check your browser's help section for specific instructions.
Children's Privacy
Our services target adults interested in professional blockchain education. We don't knowingly collect information from anyone under 18 years old. If we discover we've inadvertently gathered data from a minor, we'll delete it promptly.
If you're a parent who believes your child provided us information, contact us immediately so we can address the situation.
Changes to This Policy
Privacy practices evolve alongside technology and regulations. We update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our operations or legal requirements.
When we make significant changes, we'll post a notice on our website and update the effective date at the top of this document. For substantial modifications affecting your rights, we'll send direct notification to your registered email address.
Continued use of our services after changes take effect means you accept the updated policy. If you disagree with modifications, you can close your account before they become active.
Taiwan-Specific Privacy Rights
Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act provides specific protections for residents. Beyond the general rights mentioned earlier, you should know:
- You can request the purpose and category of personal data we collect
- You can inquire about the period during which we'll store your data
- You may request to stop collection, processing, or use of your data
- You have the right to know which third parties received your information
- We must notify you of the consequences if you refuse to provide certain data
These rights might be limited when necessary for legal compliance, contract fulfillment, or legitimate business interests. We'll explain any limitations when responding to requests.
Questions and Contact Information
WaveIgnite
9樓, No. 161號, Section 3, Sanmin Rd
North District, Taichung City
Taiwan 404