Department of
Research
Ministry of Production
SalesPrivacy Policy
1. Personal Information Collected and Method of Collection
2. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information
3. Sharing and Provision of Collected Personal Information
4. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
5. Retention and Usage Period of Collected Personal Information
6. Procedure and Method of Personal Information Destruction
7. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information
8. Rights of Users and Legal Representatives and How to Exercise Them
9. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Collection Devices
10. Personal Information Manager and Responsible Department
11. Duty of Notification
This policy has been effective since August 1, 2021.
1. Personal Information Collected and Method of Collection
1) Items Collected
To manage corporate inquiries, service/product inquiries, job inquiries, website inquiries, reports of misconduct,
or security reports, the Company collects the following personal information:
- Required information: Name, company name, email, contact number
- Right to refuse consent and possible disadvantages
- Users may refuse to consent to the collection of required information.
- Users may refuse to consent to the collection of optional information.
However, refusing to provide required information may make it impossible for the Company to respond to the inquiry.
2) Method of Collection
The Company collects personal information through the following:
- “Online Inquiry” menu
2. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information
The Company uses collected personal information for the following purposes:
- Providing feedback and managing customer inquiries such as corporate inquiries, product/service inquiries, and website inquiries
3. Sharing and Provision of Collected Personal Information
The Company does not provide users’ personal information to external parties in principle. However, exceptions apply in the following cases:
- When users have given prior consent
- When required by law or requested by investigative agencies in accordance with legal procedures
4. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
The Company does not outsource the processing of users’ personal information in principle. However, exceptions apply in the following cases:
- When users have given prior consent
- When required by law or requested by investigative agencies in accordance with legal procedures
5. Retention and Usage Period of Collected Personal Information
The Company destroys the information without delay once feedback to customer inquiries (corporate, service/product, or website inquiries) has been provided.
6. Procedure and Method of Personal Information Destruction
The Company destroys personal information without delay once the purpose of collection and use is achieved. The destruction procedure and method are as follows:
1) Destruction procedure
Information entered by users is stored for a certain period in accordance with internal policies (refer to the retention and usage period) and then destroyed.
This information is not used for any purpose other than those permitted by law.
2) Destruction method
- Printed personal information: destroyed by shredding or incineration
- Electronic files: deleted using technical methods that prevent recovery
7. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information
The Company implements the following technical, managerial, and physical measures to ensure personal information security:
1) Establishment and execution of internal management plans
2) Minimization and training of personnel handling personal information
Access rights to database systems are controlled through granting, modifying, or deleting permissions.
Unauthorized external access is blocked using intrusion prevention systems.
3) Record keeping and tamper prevention
Personal information system access logs are stored for at least six months and protected against tampering or loss.
4) Technical measures against hacking and unauthorized access
The Company installs and regularly updates security programs to prevent leakage or damage from hacking or computer viruses.
Systems are placed in controlled areas and monitored technically and physically.
8. Rights of Users and Legal Representatives and How to Exercise Them
Users and legal representatives may access, correct, or delete their personal information at any time.
Requests can be made via phone or email to the personal information manager, and actions will be taken promptly after identity verification.
If a user requests correction due to inaccuracies, the information will not be used or provided until correction is completed.
If incorrect information has already been provided to a third party, the Company will notify the third party without delay.
Personal information deleted or terminated based on a user's request will be processed as stated in the retention and usage period and will not be accessed or used for any other purpose.
9. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Collection Devices
The Company does not operate devices that automatically collect personal information, such as cookies.
10. Personal Information Manager and Responsible Department
The Company designates the following department and personnel to manage personal information and handle related complaints:
1) Department in charge of personal information management
Name :
Phone : - -
Email : @
2) Personal Information Manager
Name :
Phone : - -
Email : @
Users may report any personal information-related complaints that arise while using the Company's services to the responsible department or the personal information manager. The Company will respond promptly and sufficiently to such reports. For further consultation or to report personal information violations, users may contact the following institutions:
1. Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee
(www.kopico.go.kr) : 02-2100-2499
2. Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Cyber Crime Investigation Unit
(http://www.spo.go.kr/) : 02-3480-3571
3. Cyber Bureau of the National Police Agency
(without area code) 182
(http://cyberbureau.police.go.kr/)
According to Articles 35 (Access to Personal Information), 36 (Correction/Deletion of Personal Information), and 37 (Suspension of Processing of Personal Information) of the Personal Information Protection Act, users whose rights or interests have been infringed by the disposition or omission of a public institution may file an administrative appeal.
※ For more information on administrative appeals, please refer to the Ministry of Government Legislation website (http://www.moleg.go.kr).
11. Duty of Notification
Any additions, deletions, or modifications to this Privacy Policy will be announced on the website’s "Notices" at least seven days before implementation.