“About Korea” (https://abtsouthkorea.com/) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and adheres to applicable data protection laws. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information:

  • Mandatory Information upon Registration: Name, username, password, email address
  • Optional Information: Date of birth, phone number, interests
  • Automatically Collected Information: Service usage history, access logs, cookies, IP address
  • Collection Methods: We collect personal information via our homepage, written forms, email, customer support phone lines, and other means.

2. Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

  • Member Management: Identity verification, personal identification, and prevention of unauthorized use of services
  • Service Provision: Fulfilling contracts, providing services, and processing payments

3. Retention Period of Personal Information

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for its intended purpose. Once this purpose is fulfilled, we will promptly delete the information, except where preservation is required by law.

4. Procedures and Methods for Destroying Personal Information

  • Electronic Files: Permanently deleted using secure technical methods.
  • Paper Documents: Shredded or incinerated.

5. Provision and Sharing of Personal Information

We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent, unless required by law or necessary to protect your safety.

6. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing

We may outsource personal information processing to improve our services. In such cases, we implement appropriate safeguards to ensure the protection of your data.

7. User Rights and How to Exercise Them

You may access, modify, or delete your personal information at any time. You may also request the termination of your membership.

8. Withdrawal of Consent / Membership Cancellation

To withdraw consent or cancel your membership, you may request withdrawal through the “My Page” section on our website. Processing will be completed within 10 days of your request.

9. Automatic Information Collection Devices (Cookies)

We may use cookies to provide personalized services. You can manage cookie preferences through your web browser settings.

10. Personal Information Manager

11. Security Measures

We implement both technical and administrative measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access or disclosure.

12. Notification of Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in laws, policies, or security technologies. Any modifications will be posted on our website.

Effective Date: September 22, 2024