Privacy Policy

Introduction

Peregrine Circle respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our website or engage our consulting services.

Our practices comply with Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act and applicable international data protection standards. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Submit inquiries through our contact form
• Request consultation services
• Engage us for professional services
• Subscribe to our communications
• Participate in surveys or feedback requests

This information may include:

• Name and contact details (email, phone number, address)
• Business or company information
• Investment objectives and financial information (for clients)
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website addresses
• Operating system information

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery

• Providing investment consulting services
• Responding to inquiries and requests
• Managing client relationships and engagements
• Coordinating with third parties on your behalf (with consent)
• Maintaining records and documentation

Communication

• Sending service-related communications
• Providing updates about engagements
• Responding to questions and support requests
• Sending relevant market information (with consent)

Legal and Regulatory

• Complying with legal obligations
• Meeting regulatory requirements for financial services
• Preventing fraud and maintaining security
• Enforcing our terms and protecting our rights

Business Operations

• Improving our services and website
• Analyzing usage patterns and preferences
• Conducting internal research and development
• Managing business relationships

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in our operations, including:

• IT and hosting services
• Professional advisors (legal, accounting)
• Communication and marketing platforms
• Analytics providers

These providers are contractually bound to protect your information and use it only for specified purposes.

Professional Partners

With your explicit consent, we may share information with:

• Legal advisors coordinating on your behalf
• Financial institutions relevant to your engagement
• Regulatory bodies as required

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal processes or government requests
• Protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Prevent or investigate fraud or security issues
• Enforce our terms and agreements

Data Protection and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot provide absolute security but maintain commercially reasonable protective measures.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods vary based on:

• Nature of the information
• Purpose of collection and processing
• Legal and regulatory requirements (typically 5-7 years for financial services records)
• Need for ongoing business relationship

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it according to our data retention schedule.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website usage. For detailed information about our cookie practices, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

Your Rights and Choices

Under Taiwan's Personal Data Protection Act and applicable international standards, you have the following rights:

Access and Portability

You may request access to your personal information and receive a copy in a commonly used format.

Rectification

You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.

Restriction of Processing

You may request limitation of how we process your information in certain circumstances.

Objection

You may object to processing of your information for direct marketing or other purposes based on legitimate interests.

Withdrawal of Consent

Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Taiwan. When we transfer information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Significant changes will be communicated through our website or direct notification to clients. Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: