Privacy Notice

About this notice

This notice applies to 886studios.com. 886 Studios is operated by Archelon Limited Company (the “Company”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of Taiwan with its principal place of business at 13F-6, No. 205, Sec. 1, Dunhua S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.). The Company collects and uses personal information as described in this notice.

This notice does not replace separate privacy information that may be provided by services you choose to use, such as application, newsletter, or event platforms.

Information we collect

We may collect the following information:

• Website information: pages viewed, interactions, referring pages, browser and device information, approximate location, and similar technical data.
• Application information: information you submit through our Tally application form, including contact, founder, team, and company information.
• Newsletter information: your email address when you subscribe to ikigai Insights through Substack.
• Communications: your contact details and the contents of messages you send to us.

We do not sell personal information.

How we use information

We use information to:

• operate, secure, maintain, and improve our website;
• understand website usage and the effectiveness of our programs and content;
• review applications and administer 886 Studios programs;
• send newsletters when you have chosen to subscribe;
• respond to questions and other communications; and
• meet legal, regulatory, and security obligations.

Depending on the activity and applicable law, we rely on your consent, steps taken at your request, our legitimate interests in operating and improving our services, or our legal obligations.

Services we use

We use service providers that may process information for the purposes described above:

• Vercel for website hosting and web analytics;
• Google for Google Analytics and website fonts;
• Tally for program application forms;
• Substack for newsletter subscriptions and delivery; and
• Luma for event information and registration.

We may also disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights or users, or as part of a corporate transaction. Their handling of information is governed by our arrangements with them and their applicable privacy notices.

Cookies and analytics

Google Analytics uses first-party cookies or similar technologies to distinguish visitors and sessions. Vercel Web Analytics provides aggregated website statistics without using third-party cookies. Your browser also connects to Google to retrieve font files.

You can restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some technologies may affect how certain website features operate.

International processing

886 Studios is based in Taiwan, and our providers may process information in Taiwan, the United States, the European Economic Area, or other locations. Where required, we and our providers use contractual or other safeguards intended to protect information transferred internationally.

How long we keep information

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, including administering applications and programs, maintaining appropriate business records, resolving disputes, and meeting legal obligations. Newsletter information is retained until you unsubscribe or the subscription service is discontinued. Retention periods may also depend on settings and policies maintained by our service providers.

Your choices and rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information; restrict or object to certain processing; request data portability; or withdraw consent. You can unsubscribe from newsletters using the link included in each email.

If European data protection law applies, you may also lodge a complaint with the data protection authority where you live or work. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that occurred before withdrawal.

External services and links

Our website links to third-party websites and services. When you leave our website or submit information directly to another service, that provider's own privacy notice and terms apply.

Children

Our website and programs are not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through this website.

Updates to this notice

We may update this notice when our practices, services, or legal obligations change. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.

Contact us

For questions or requests concerning this notice or your personal information, email it@886studios.com.