PERSONAL DATA PRIVACY POLICY

 

Introduction

This Personal Data Privacy Policy (“Policy”) is implemented by VIETNAM SEMICONDUCTOR TESTING COMPANY LIMITED (“VNST,” “Company”) and describes the activities related to the processing of personal data of Customers, Partners, Employees, and other relevant parties. This Policy aims to provide a clearer understanding of the purpose and scope of information processed by VNST, the measures VNST applies to protect such information, and the rights of individuals regarding these activities.

This Policy is an integral part of contracts, agreements, terms, and conditions that govern the relationship between VNST and relevant parties.

Article 1. Subjects and Scope of Application

This Policy governs how VNST collects, processes, and stores the personal data of individuals who use or interact with VNST’s products, websites, or services, as well as individuals whose data must be collected under legal obligations or who co-own or use VNST’s products and services.

This Policy applies to all individuals whose personal data is processed by VNST, including but not limited to Customers, Partners, Employees, Applicants, and other relevant parties.

Article 2. Definitions

  • “Customer”: An individual or organization that accesses, learns about, registers for, uses, or is otherwise involved in the activities and services provided by VNST.
  • “Partner”: An individual or organization that has a business cooperation relationship with VNST.
  • “Employee”: An individual who has an employment relationship with VNST.
  • “Applicant”: An individual who submits a job application to VNST.
  • “Personal Data” (PD): Information in the form of symbols, text, numbers, images, sounds, or similar formats in an electronic environment associated with or identifying a specific individual. Personal data includes both Basic Personal Data and Sensitive Personal Data.
  • “Processing of Personal Data”: One or more activities related to personal data, such as collection, recording, analysis, verification, storage, modification, disclosure, combination, access, retrieval, encryption, decryption, duplication, sharing, transmission, provision, transfer, deletion, destruction, or other relevant actions.
  • “Third Party”: Any organization or individual other than VNST and relevant parties.

Article 3. Purposes of Personal Data Processing

VNST may process Personal Data for one or more of the following purposes:

  • Providing and improving services.
  • Managing customer and partner relationships.
  • Recruitment and human resource management.
  • Compliance with legal requirements.
  • Sending product, service, and promotional information.
  • Market research and data analysis.
  • Ensuring security and fraud prevention.
  • Fulfilling contractual obligations.
  • Other purposes that support VNST’s business operations.

VNST will seek prior consent before using personal data for any purpose beyond those stated above.

Article 4. Personal Data Protection

VNST is committed to maximizing the security of Personal Data in compliance with legal regulations.

  • VNST does not share Personal Data with third parties without consent, except as required by law.
  • VNST adheres to personal data security principles in accordance with legal provisions.

Article 5. Types of Personal Data Collected

  • Basic Personal Data: Name, address, email, phone number, date of birth, gender, etc.
  • Sensitive Personal Data: Financial information, health information, etc. (only collected with consent and as permitted by law).
  • Data related to websites or applications: IP address, browser type, etc.
  • Marketing data: Advertising preferences, cookies, etc.

Article 6. Methods of Personal Data Collection

  • Direct collection from relevant parties.
  • Collection from third parties (partners, service providers, government agencies).
  • Collection from publicly available sources.

Article 7. Methods of Data Processing

VNST processes personal data in accordance with legal regulations, including but not limited to collection, recording, analysis, storage, modification, deletion, etc.

Article 8. Entities Processing Personal Data

  • VNST and its branches, subsidiaries.
  • Partners and service providers.
  • Competent government authorities.

Article 9. Rights and Obligations of Relevant Parties

  • Rights: Right to be informed, consent, access, correction, deletion, withdrawal of consent, etc.
  • Obligations: Provide accurate information, protect their own personal data, comply with VNST’s regulations.

Article 10. Personal Data Storage

VNST retains Personal Data for the necessary period to fulfill the stated purposes or as required by law.

Article 11. Unintended Consequences and Damages

VNST applies security measures to minimize risks but cannot guarantee absolute safety.

Article 12. Processing of Personal Data with Foreign Elements

VNST may transfer Personal Data to third parties abroad in accordance with legal regulations.

Article 13. Contact Information

Relevant parties may contact VNST via email, hotline, or company address for inquiries.

Article 14. General Provisions

  • This Policy is effective from the date of publication.
  • VNST reserves the right to modify this Policy and will notify relevant parties.
  • Disputes will be resolved in accordance with legal regulations.