Our shop recognizes the importance of protecting our customers' personal information and complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Information Protection Act"). We are committed to handling and safeguarding personal information appropriately in accordance with the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as the "Privacy Policy").
1. Definition of Personal Information
In this Privacy Policy, "personal information" refers to the personal information defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Information Protection Act. This includes information related to a living individual that can identify a specific person, such as a name, date of birth, or other descriptions contained in the information (including information that can be easily cross-referenced with other data to identify a specific individual). It also includes information that contains personal identification codes.
2. Purpose of Use of Personal Information
Our shop will use customers' personal information for the following purposes:
- To provide our shop's services.
- To respond to inquiries and provide information regarding our shop's services.
- To provide information about our shop's products and services.
- To address actions that violate our shop’s terms, policies, and other regulations (hereinafter referred to as "Terms, etc.") related to our shop’s services.
- To notify customers of changes to our shop’s Terms, etc. related to our shop’s services.
- To improve our shop’s services and develop new services.
- To create statistical data in a format that does not allow individual identification, related to our shop’s services.
- For other purposes incidental to the above-mentioned purposes.
3. Changes to the Purpose of Use of Personal Information
Our shop may change the purpose of use of personal information within a reasonable scope that is considered relevant, and in the event of a change, we will notify or publicly announce it to customers.
4. Restrictions on the Use of Personal Information
Our shop will not handle personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use without obtaining the customer's consent, except as permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act and other laws. However, the following cases are exceptions:
- When required by law.
- When it is necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property and obtaining the customer’s consent is difficult.
- When it is particularly necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound development of children, and obtaining the customer's consent is difficult.
- When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government agency in executing legally prescribed duties, and obtaining the customer’s consent may hinder the execution of those duties.
5. Proper Acquisition of Personal Information
Our shop will acquire personal information properly and will not obtain it through fraudulent or other improper means.
6. Security Management of Personal Information
Our shop will take necessary and appropriate measures to manage the security of personal information and prevent risks such as loss, destruction, falsification, and leakage. Our employees will be properly supervised to ensure security management. Additionally, if our shop outsources the handling of personal information, we will ensure that the outsourced entity also implements necessary and appropriate security management measures.
7. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
Our shop will not provide personal information to third parties without prior consent from the customer, except in cases permitted by the Personal Information Protection Act and other laws. However, the following cases do not fall under the provision of personal information to third parties as defined above:
- When personal information is provided to an outsourced entity within the necessary scope to achieve the purpose of use.
- When personal information is transferred due to business succession through mergers or other means.
- When personal information is shared based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act.
8. Disclosure of Personal Information
When a customer requests the disclosure of their personal information under the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act, our shop will confirm that the request is from the individual and disclose the requested information without delay. However, if the requested personal information does not exist or if disclosure is not required under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws, we may not disclose it.
9. Correction of Personal Information
If a customer requests correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "Correction, etc.") of their personal information based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act, on the grounds that the information is inaccurate, our shop will confirm that the request is from the individual and conduct a necessary investigation. Based on the results, we will make the necessary corrections and notify the customer accordingly. If we decide not to make the corrections, we will inform the customer of the decision. However, this does not apply if our shop is not obligated to make corrections under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws.
10. Suspension of Use of Personal Information
If a customer requests the suspension or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "Suspension of Use, etc.") of their personal information based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act, on the grounds that their personal information is being handled beyond the previously announced purpose of use or was obtained fraudulently, our shop will confirm the request from the individual. If the request is deemed valid, we will suspend or delete the information without delay and notify the customer. However, this does not apply if our shop is not obligated to suspend or delete the information under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws.
11. Use of Cookies and Other Technologies
Our shop’s services may use cookies and similar technologies. These technologies help us understand how our services are being used and contribute to service improvement. Customers can disable cookies by changing their web browser settings. However, disabling cookies may prevent the use of some features of our shop’s services.
12. Inquiries
For requests regarding disclosure, correction, suspension of use, opinions, questions, complaints, or other inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact us using the details listed in our "Legal Information" section or through the inquiry form on our shop’s page.
13. Continuous Improvement
Our shop will regularly review its handling of personal information and strive for continuous improvement. Accordingly, this Privacy Policy may be revised as necessary.
