Cookie Policy - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited

Last updated: Sep. 30, 2024

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.

Categories of cookies

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).
Performance cookies collect data on the performance of a website such as the number of visitors, the time spent on the website and error messages.
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.

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 websites;
tailor our websites to your needs and preferences;
analyze how our Sites are used and compile anonymous and aggregate statistics;

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 websites is set out in the following table.

Name	First Party or Third Party?	Duration	Types of Cookie	Purpose
SESS	First Party	23 days	Strictly necessary	Session ID data used for file uploads.
cookiePref	First Party	400 days	Strictly necessary	Used to manage cookie consent and preferences for compliance purposes.
tsmc_id_token	First Party	400 days	Strictly necessary	Used to manage cookie consent and preferences for compliance purposes.
__cf_bm	First Party	30 minutes	Strictly necessary	Bot management data used to identify and mitigate automated traffic on the website.
_cfuvid	First Party	Session	Strictly necessary	User ID data used by Cloudflare to verify trusted users and manage security settings.
__gsas	Third Party	390 days	Strictly necessary	Analytics data used to track user sessions and interactions on the website.
_GRECAPTCHA	Third Party	180 days	Strictly necessary	CAPTCHA verification data used to protect the website from spam and abuse by ensuring the user is human.
NID	Third Party	183 days	Strictly necessary	User preferences data used by Google to store user preferences and information related to Google services.
audioWebcastRegistered	First Party	30 days	Functionality	Form submission status data used to determine whether the user has completed a form.
teleConfRegistered	First Party	30 days	Functionality	Form submission status data used to determine whether the user has completed a form.
_ga	Third party	400 days	Performance	Visitor ID data used to distinguish visitors and track their interactions with the website over time.
_ga_1BRHHK9ZSH	Third party	400 days	Performance	Session ID data used by Google Analytics to maintain session state and track user behavior within a specific session.
_gat_gtag_UA_18588755_28	Third party	1 minute	Performance	Throttle request rate data used to limit the number of requests made to Google Analytics to improve site performance.
_gid	Third party	1 day	Performance	Session ID data used to group the user’s behavior across multiple pages for a single session, helping to understand how users interact with the website.
INTERVIEW_AUTH_JWT	First Party	Session	Strictly necessary	Session ID data for user identification.
preSignedToken	First Party	Session	Strictly necessary	Session ID data for user identification.
NEXT_LOCALE	First Party	365 days	Functionality	Used to record language preference.
uid	First Party	1 day	Strictly necessary	Visitor ID data used to distinguish visitors.

Please note that the processing of your personal data in connection with cookies, and for other purposes, is governed by our Privacy Policy.

We may also use web beacons (or clear GIFs) and other similar technologies in addition to, or in combination with, cookies. A web beacon is typically a transparent graphic image (usually 1 pixel x 1 pixel) that is placed on a website or in an email and it helps us to understand the behavior of visitors to our Sites. More information on web beacons can be found at https://www.allaboutcookies.org/faqs/beacons.html. Please note that TSMC has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, this third party website.

This website may use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies", which are text files placed on your computer, to help the website analyze how users use the site.

The information generated by the cookies about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.

Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required to do so by law, or where such third parties process the information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your browser, however please note that if you do this you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

Our website may also use Google reCAPTCHA to protect against spam and abuse. Google reCAPTCHA is a service provided by Google Inc. that helps distinguish between human and automated access to websites. The reCAPTCHA service collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends this data to Google for analysis. This information is used to improve the reCAPTCHA service and for general security purposes. By using this website, you agree to the processing of data about you by Google reCAPTCHA in the manner and for the purposes set out in Google's Privacy Policy.

For more information on Google’s practice, please visit https://www.google.com/analytics/, https://www.google.com/recaptcha, and https://policies.google.com/privacy. Please note that TSMC has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, this third party website.

Our website may use Cloudflare, a web performance and security company that provides content delivery network services, internet security, and distributed domain name server services. Cloudflare helps protect this website from malicious traffic and ensures that it loads quickly and reliably.

Cloudflare may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our website. This information is used to analyze traffic patterns, optimize content delivery, and enhance security.

For more information on Cloudflare's privacy practices, please visit https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ Please note that TSMC has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, this third party website.

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 at https://allaboutcookies.org/how-to-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: https://www.aboutads.info/choices/#completed and https://www.youronlinechoices.com/. Please note that TSMC has no affiliation with, and is not responsible for, these third party websites.

How to contact us

If you have questions or concerns about the use of cookies on our websites, please contact us at G_PRIVACY@tsmc.com.