Research Publications • Prof. Ti-Rong Wu

Terms of Use, Information Security, and Privacy Policy

Revised on January 28, 2026

Preamble

Welcome to the homepage of the Reinforcement Learning and Games (RLG) Lab, in the Institute of Information Science, Academia Sinica (hereinafter referred to as “RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica,” or as “RLG Lab’s website”).

RLG Lab places the highest importance on information security and the protection of users’ privacy. Accordingly, these Terms of Use, Information Security, and Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as this “Policy”) are hereby established to govern the use of RLG Lab's website.

This Policy is intended to explain how RLG Lab's website ensures service security and how personal data provided by users is collected, processed, used, and protected. Users are advised to read this Policy carefully and in its entirety.

By accessing or using RLG Lab's website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and expressly agree to be bound by all provisions of this Policy, including but not limited to the Terms of Use, information security requirements, and privacy protections contained herein.

If you are a minor under applicable law, your parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must review, understand, and consent to this Policy prior to your use of RLG Lab's website. Your continued use of RLG Lab's website shall be deemed conclusive evidence that such consent has been obtained.

Article I: Scope of Application

This Policy applies exclusively to matters relating to users’ rights and obligations, information security requirements, and the collection, processing, use, and protection of personal data arising from the use of RLG Lab's website. This Policy shall not apply to any activities conducted on external systems or websites accessed via hyperlinks provided on RLG Lab's website. Users are advised to review the applicable terms, information security policies, and privacy policies of such external systems or websites independently.

Article II: User Rights and Obligations

• User Rights

  Subject to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, users of RLG Lab's website shall have the following rights:

  1. The right to lawfully access and use the functions and resources of RLG Lab's website in accordance with the regulations of RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica.
  2. The right to receive reasonable technical support and assistance provided by RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica.
  3. The right to submit suggestions or feedback regarding website or system improvement.
  4. The right to receive transparent policy disclosures and appropriate information security protections.
  5. The right to have personal data protected in accordance with this Policy.
• User Obligations

  When using RLG Lab's website, users shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations of the Republic of China (Taiwan), including but not limited to:

  1. The Personal Data Protection Act
  2. The Cyber Security Management Act
  3. The Copyright Act
  4. The Taiwan Academic Network (TANet) Management Regulations
  5. The Academia Sinica Information Security Management Regulations Implementation Guidelines

  Users shall not misuse RLG Lab's website in any manner that violates applicable laws, regulations, or institutional policies.

Article III: Information Security Management and Personal Data Protection

• RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica shall implement information security management and personal data protection measures for RLG Lab's website in accordance with the Academia Sinica Information Security Management Regulations Implementation Guidelines and the Academia Sinica Personal Data Protection and Security Maintenance Guidelines, including but not limited to personnel management, access control, network security, electronic data protection, cybersecurity incident response mechanisms, and periodic audits.
• If a user becomes aware of any suspected information security incident while using RLG Lab's website, the user shall promptly notify RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica using the contact information specified in Article X of this Policy and provide relevant details, including the time of occurrence, location, affected systems, scope of impact, and observed circumstances. Where RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica independently identifies an information security incident, it may, where necessary, request user cooperation in investigation and response. RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica shall adopt appropriate response measures commensurate with the severity of the incident.

Article IV: Collection, Processing, and Use of Personal Data

• For activities limited to browsing or file downloading within RLG Lab's website, RLG Lab's website shall only automatically record network connection information and shall not collect personal identification data.
• RLG Lab's website may automatically record network connection information, including but not limited to IP addresses, access times, and pages visited. Such information shall be used solely for specific purposes including information security, routine operation and maintenance, audit management, system improvement evaluation, and aggregated analysis of service traffic and network behavior, and shall not be used to identify or analyze individual users.
• Any personal data provided by users in the course of using RLG Lab's website shall be processed and used in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act, the Academia Sinica Information Security Management Regulations Implementation Guidelines, the Academia Sinica Personal Data Protection and Security Maintenance Guidelines, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Article V: External Links

RLG Lab's website may contain hyperlinks to external systems or websites. This Policy shall not apply to such external systems or websites. RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica shall not be responsible for the content, policies, or security practices of such external systems or websites. Users are advised to review the relevant policies independently.

Article VI: Use of Cookies

In order to provide optimal services, RLG Lab's website may place and access cookies on users’ browsers.
Users may refuse the use of cookies by adjusting their browser privacy settings; however, doing so may result in certain functions of RLG Lab's website being unavailable or operating improperly.

Article VII: Rights of Personal Data Subjects

• Pursuant to the Personal Data Protection Act, users, as personal data subjects, shall have the following rights:
  1. The right to inquire about or request access to their personal data.
  2. The right to request copies of their personal data.
  3. The right to request supplementation or correction of their personal data.
  4. The right to request cessation of the collection, processing, or use of their personal data.
  5. The right to request deletion of their personal data.
• Requests to exercise the above rights shall be submitted in accordance with the contact information provided in this Policy. RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica shall respond within the statutory period; however, where required by law or under special circumstances, RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica may be unable to fully comply with such requests.

Article VIII: Disclaimer

• System Availability:

  RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica endeavors to maintain the availability of RLG Lab's website but makes no representations or warranties that RLG Lab's website will be uninterrupted, timely, or error-free. RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica reserves the right to perform maintenance, updates, or service suspensions and shall provide advance notice where practicable.

• Accuracy of Information:

  While RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica endeavors to ensure the accuracy of information provided through RLG Lab's website, no warranty is made as to its absolute accuracy or completeness. Users shall independently evaluate the reliability of such information and assume all associated risks.

• Linked Services:

  RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica shall not be liable for the content, policies, or security of external systems or websites linked through RLG Lab's website.

• Force Majeure:

  RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica shall not be liable for any damages arising from service interruptions caused by force majeure events, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, or changes in laws or governmental regulations.

Article IX: Amendments to the Policy

RLG Lab, IIS, Academia Sinica reserves the right to amend this Policy in response to changes in laws and regulations, technological developments, or operational requirements. Any amended version shall be announced on RLG Lab's website and shall take effect from the date of announcement. Users are advised to review this Policy periodically.

Article X: Contact Information

For inquiries regarding this Policy or requests to exercise personal data subject rights, please contact rlglab@iis.sinica.edu.tw.