Privacy Policy

Our Constitution guarantees the fundamental rights of citizens, including the privacy of personal life and the secrecy of communication. Therefore, the collection of personal information and intrusion into private life through eavesdropping or surveillance is, in principle, illegal. However, the widespread illegal wiretapping and information leakage in our society have resulted in serious violations of human rights, threatening the free development of individual lives.

In order to eliminate the potential for such infringement of fundamental rights and to thoroughly protect the privacy of Hyojin Co., Ltd. members, we declare this Privacy Policy to ensure the freedom of communication in the information society. This policy may be subject to change according to legal or regulatory updates by the government and the internal policy changes of Hyojin Co., Ltd. Please check it periodically when visiting our website.

1. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information

The purpose of collecting personal information from members of Hyojin Co., Ltd. is to provide optimized and personalized services through our website. We offer various content, both free and paid. Based on the personal information provided by the member, we can selectively offer more useful and relevant information.

To provide better services, Hyojin Co., Ltd. may also display advertisements. Even in this case, we may selectively deliver advertisements that have more value based on the member’s personal preferences or needs.

2. Information Collected and Method of Collection

At the time of initial registration, we collect essential personal information necessary to provide our services. The following information is collected during sign-up:

- Full name

- Email

- Phone number

- Mobile phone number

Additionally, we may request further information to provide specific services, such as mobile phone numbers for identity verification or other additional data required for service provision. Information may also be collected during surveys or events for statistical analysis or prize distribution. In all cases, the provided information will only be used for the purposes clearly stated in advance and not for any other purpose.

3. Retention and Disposal of Personal Information

While you are a member and continue using the services provided by Hyojin Co., Ltd., your personal information will be retained and used accordingly. However, if a member deletes their ID or withdraws their membership as explained in section 7, or if the originally intended purpose of information collection has been fulfilled, the personal data will be permanently deleted from our systems in an unrecoverable manner and will no longer be accessible or usable for any purpose.

4. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information

As a rule, Hyojin Co., Ltd. does not disclose personal information of members to third parties, organizations, or corporations. Exceptions may apply under the following conditions:

- If the member has given prior consent.

- If a member violates the Terms of Service or causes legal harm or social disorder using our services, and there is sufficient reason to believe that disclosure is necessary for legal actions.

We may share personal information with business partners to provide better services. In such cases, we will inform the member about the partner, the reason for sharing, the type of data shared, the duration, and the method of protection/management before collecting or sharing the data. If the member does not consent, the information will not be collected or shared.

In advertisements targeting specific groups (e.g., women in their 20s), no personal data will be provided to advertisers. For statistical analysis, academic research, or market research purposes, only data in non-identifiable forms will be provided.

5. Use of Cookies

To provide personalized and customized services, Hyojin Co., Ltd. uses cookies, which are small data files stored on the user's computer by the web server. Cookies help recognize the member's ID and preferences when they log in to use our customized services.

Cookies are also used to:

- Analyze user visit patterns and usage frequency.

- Facilitate authentication or purchases in our shopping platform.

- Track user participation in events or surveys.

Users have the right to choose whether to allow cookies. They can configure their web browser settings to allow all cookies, prompt before saving, or block all cookies. Please note that blocking cookies may prevent access to services requiring login.

6. Technical and Organizational Measures for Privacy Protection

Member information is protected by passwords. Only the member knows the password, and personal information can only be accessed or changed by the member. Do not share your password with anyone. After using our services, log out and close the browser, especially on shared or public computers.

Hyojin Co., Ltd. uses antivirus software to prevent damage from computer viruses. These are regularly updated, and emergency updates are applied immediately when a new virus appears. We also deploy firewall and intrusion detection systems to block hacking attempts, with 24-hour monitoring in place. Data is backed up regularly to prepare for any data loss or corruption.

We limit the number of staff members handling personal data and regularly train them on privacy compliance. The Audit Committee reviews the implementation of privacy measures and takes immediate corrective actions if any issues are discovered.

7. Access, Correction, and Deletion of Personal Information

Members can view or update their personal information and may request ID deletion at any time. If you have any questions, complaints, or suggestions regarding your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at the email address below. We will take action immediately and notify you of the result.

Privacy Officer

Name: Administrator

Phone: +82-10-62-373-8077

Email: hyojin@hyojine.co.kr

8. Protection of Children's Personal Information

Children under the age of 14 must not provide their personal information to others without parental consent. They must obtain permission before doing so.

The member is responsible for keeping their account password secure. Hyojin Co., Ltd. will never ask for your password via email or other means. Please exercise caution when using public computers to prevent your information from being exposed.

**This updated Privacy Policy of Hyojin Co., Ltd. will take effect from January 1, 2007.**