Last Updated: July 19, 2024
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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is issued by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (“TSMC”, “we”, “us” and “our”). This Cookie Policy applies to websites that are operated or controlled by TSMC:
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that may be stored on your computer or other device when you visit a website. They are generally used to make websites work, to keep track of your movements within the website, to remember your login details, and so on.
There are different types of cookies, and they can be distinguished on the basis of their origin, function and lifespan. We use the following types of cookies:
Origin
• First party cookies are cookies that are placed by the website you are visiting, while third party cookies are placed by a website other than the one you are visiting. Please note that we do not control the collection or further use of data by third parties.
Function
• Strictly necessary cookies are necessary to allow the technical operation of a website (e.g., they enable you to move around on a website and to use its features).
• Functionality cookies increase the usability of a website by remembering previously selected choices and preferences (e.g. login data, region, and so on) or otherwise enhance the functionality of the website (including certain social media cookies that enable users to import data on to our websites).
• Targeting/advertising cookies enable a website to send you personalized advertising (including certain social media cookies if they are (also) used for such purposes).
Lifespan
• Session cookies are temporary cookies that are erased once you close your browser while persistent or permanent cookies stay on your device until you manually delete them or until your browser deletes them based on the duration period specified in the persistent cookie file.
More information on all aspects of cookies can be found on www.allaboutcookies.org. Please note that TSMC has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, this third party website.
Why do we use cookies?
We may use cookies to:
• distinguish between visitors;
• improve the use and the functionality of our Sites;
• tailor our Sites to your needs and preferences;
We do not use the collected information to create visitor profiles.
What types of cookies do we use?
An overview of the cookies used on our Sites is set out in the following table.
How to manage and disable cookies?
You can choose to accept or reject (except for strictly necessary cookies) all cookies, set preferences for certain websites, or delete/withdraw existing cookies at any time in our Cookie Settings, which is shown upon opening our websites for the first time and can always be reopened by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" hyperlink at the footer of this website and adjusting your settings. If you use different devices to access our websites, it is important to ensure that cookie preferences are set for each browser on every device. Any decision made about cookies on one website does not automatically apply to other websites. You should adjust your cookie consent separately for each website.
If you choose to withdraw your consent, the cookies stored on your browser will be disabled and will no longer collect your personal data. However, they will not be automatically removed from your browser. You will need to do this manually. The processing of your data with a consent prior to the change of cookies will remain unaffected. Please note that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our websites.
More information on how to manage cookies is available from: http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/. Please note that TSMC has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, this third party website.
In addition, you may opt-out of certain cookies by visiting the following third party websites and selecting which company cookies you would like to opt-out of: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/#completed and http://www.youronlinechoices.com/. Please note that TSMC has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, these third party websites.
Legal basis for the use of cookies
If you are visiting our websites from Europe and the placement of cookies involves the processing of personal data, the legal basis for our processing is our legitimate interest (Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR) in the functioning of our websites in connection with strictly necessary cookies and your consent (Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR) in connection with functionality and targeting/advertising cookies. You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future by accessing our Cookie Settings [JD Comment: Please insert link.] and changing your preferences.
If you have questions or concerns about the use of cookies on our websites, please contact us at G_PRIVACY@tsmc.com.