Privacy Policy

Personal Information

“Personal Information” refers to information defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003, hereinafter “the Personal Information Protection Act”) and means information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, or other description contained in such information, or that contains a personal identification code.

Purpose of Use

1. The Organization will use the acquired personal information of its members only within the scope necessary to achieve the following purposes. When collecting personal information during member registration, the purpose of use will be clearly indicated in advance.

   Purpose of Use

   1. To manage membership information and facilitate the Organization’s operations.
   2. To verify member identity.
   3. To contact members as necessary in relation to services and respond to inquiries.
   4. To improve and enhance services.
   5. To conduct research and development of services through market surveys, data analysis, and questionnaires.
2. If personal information is to be used beyond these purposes, the Organization shall obtain prior consent from the member by appropriate means.

Collected Information and Methods

The Organization shall collect personal information properly within the scope necessary for the above purposes.
The collected information may include:

• Name
• Address
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Date of birth
• Gender

Provision to Third Parties

The Organization shall not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the individual, except in the following cases:

1. When it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and obtaining consent is difficult.
2. When it is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound growth of children and obtaining consent is difficult.
3. When cooperation is necessary with national or local government agencies in executing legally mandated affairs, and obtaining consent could interfere with such affairs.
4. When permitted by law.

Joint Use of Personal Data

The Organization may jointly use members’ personal information within the following scope and purposes:

1. Scope of joint users: Members of the Organization
2. Purpose of joint use: For improvement and enhancement of services
3. Items of personal information shared: Name, address, email address, phone number, date of birth, gender

Outsourcing

The Organization may outsource the handling of personal information to fulfill service-related operations within the scope of intended use. In such cases, the Organization will select contractors recognized to handle personal information appropriately, stipulate terms regarding safety management, confidentiality, and re-outsourcing in contracts, and conduct necessary and appropriate supervision.

Safety Management Measures

The Organization strives to maintain personal information accurate and up to date and will take necessary and appropriate measures to prevent unauthorized access, leakage, loss, or damage.

Disclosure of Personal Information

If a member requests disclosure of their personal information held by the Organization, they may do so through the procedure guided in Article 12. The Organization will promptly respond unless:

1. It may harm the life, body, property, or other rights of the individual or a third party.
2. It may significantly interfere with the proper conduct of the Organization’s operations.
3. It violates other laws or regulations.

Correction, Addition, or Deletion

1. Members may correct, add to, or delete their personal information via designated fields in the service system.
2. The Organization may also correct such information upon investigation and will notify the member accordingly.

Suspension of Use, Deletion, or Provision to Third Parties

1. If a member requests suspension of use, deletion, or cessation of third-party provision under the Personal Information Protection Act, they may do so through the procedures outlined in Article 12.
2. The Organization will promptly investigate and determine whether such action is necessary, and if so, implement it and notify the member.
3. If implementation is difficult due to cost or other reasons, alternative measures will be taken to protect the member’s rights and interests.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations

The Organization shall comply with the Personal Information Protection Act, other relevant laws and guidelines, and this Privacy Policy in handling personal information.

Inquiries, Complaints, and Requests

The Organization will respond promptly and appropriately to inquiries and complaints regarding the handling of personal information.
Please contact:

Organization Name, Address, Representative, and Privacy Officer

Organization name, address, representative, and privacy officer are as follows:

Continuous Improvement

The Organization is committed to the continuous improvement of internal personal information handling through internal rules, staff training, and audits.

Revisions

The Organization may revise this Privacy Policy as needed. Changes will take effect upon notification through appropriate methods or publication on the Organization’s website.