Private Policy

The administrator managing PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. highly values the protection of users' personal information. We are committed to ensuring that any personal information provided by users while using our services (hereinafter referred to as "PnpNetwork Co., Ltd.") is safeguarded online. To this end, PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. complies with relevant legal provisions on personal information protection, including the Protection of Communications Secrets Act, the Telecommunications Business Act, and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, as well as the guidelines established by the Ministry of Information and Communication.

This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time due to changes in government laws, regulations, or internal policies of PnpNetwork Co., Ltd.

For continuous improvements, we have established procedures to update our Privacy Policy as needed. Any modifications will be immediately posted on our website, along with the revision date, so that users can easily recognize the changes. We encourage users to check the Privacy Policy periodically whenever they visit our site.

The Privacy Policy of PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. includes the following contents:

PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. provides users with a procedure to click the "Agree" button regarding the contents of its Privacy Policy or Terms of Use. By clicking the "Agree" button, users are deemed to have consented to the collection of their personal information.

"Personal Information" refers to information about a living individual that can identify a specific person through details such as name and resident registration number. Even if the information alone cannot identify an individual, it is still considered personal information if it can be easily combined with other data to enable identification.

PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. provides services that include both freely accessible menus and those that require user registration. While users can access certain services without registering, PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. collects personal information to provide enhanced and high-quality services through its main services and additional features. The company does not disclose users' personal information without prior consent.

The collected information is used for the following purposes:

• First, service Enhancement and Development

• Second, purpose of Each Type of Collected Information

  1. Name, Resident Registration Number, ID, Password: User identification for service access, age-restricted service provision.

  2. Email Address, Phone Number: Communication for notifications, confirmation of user intentions, complaint handling, and sharing the latest information.

  3. Address, Phone Number: Ensuring accurate delivery of invoices and goods.

  4. Resident Registration Number, Address: Demographic analysis.

  5. Other Optional Information: Data for providing personalized services.

PNP Network Co., Ltd. collects essential personal information online when users sign up as members to use membership services. The required information for membership registration includes name, resident registration number, email address, and contact information. Additionally, users may choose to provide optional information to receive higher-quality services.

For statistical analysis or prize distribution during events held within PNP Network Co., Ltd., users may be selectively requested to provide personal information. However, sensitive personal data that may infringe on users' fundamental rights—such as race and ethnicity, ideology and beliefs, place of origin and domicile, political orientation and criminal records, health status, and sexual life—are generally not collected. If it becomes necessary to collect such information, users' prior consent will be explicitly obtained.

Furthermore, under no circumstances will the information entered by users be used for purposes other than those disclosed in advance, nor will it be shared externally. However, publicly available information, including name, email address, and website address, may be collected for certain purposes.

Please note that the publicly available information within PNP Network Co., Ltd. is not subject to this "Privacy Policy.

While users utilize the services provided by PNP Network Co., Ltd. as members, PNP Network Co., Ltd. continuously retains and uses their personal information for service provision and other necessary purposes. However, if a member personally deletes or modifies their information or requests membership cancellation, all data except for the name, ID, and resident registration number will be completely erased from the disk using an irreversible method, making it impossible to retrieve or use in the future.

As a general principle, personal information is destroyed once the purpose of its collection or provision has been fulfilled. However, in certain cases, member information may be retained. Additionally, if the retention of member information is required by relevant laws such as the Commercial Act and the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, PNP Network Co., Ltd. will store the information for the specified period stipulated by the applicable regulations. In such cases, the retained information will only be used for its intended purpose.

• Records related to contracts or withdrawal of subscription: 5 years

• Records related to payment and supply of goods, etc.: 5 years

• Records related to consumer complaints or dispute resolution: 3 years

PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. uses users' personal information only within the scope of the purposes disclosed in the Purpose of Personal Information Collection and Usage section and does not use it beyond this scope or disclose it to external parties without prior user consent. However, exceptions apply in the following cases:

• First, when users have given prior consent to disclosure.

• Second, when a user violates the Terms of Service of PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. or other membership service agreements posted on the site.

• Third, when it is determined that there is sufficient reason to disclose personal information to take legal action against a user who has caused mental or material harm to another person using PnpNetwork Co., Ltd.'s services.

• Fourth, when disclosure is deemed necessary in good faith by law (e.g., a legitimate request from a government agency in accordance with relevant laws and legal procedures).

• Fifth, when personal information is provided in a non-identifiable form for statistical analysis, academic research, or market research to advertisers, partners, or research institutions.

Additionally, PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. may share users' personal information for the development of new technologies or the provision of improved services. In such cases, users will be informed in advance of the organizations or institutions with which their information will be shared, what information is needed, why it is necessary, and how it will be protected and managed. Users’ consent will be obtained before any information is collected or shared. If users do not consent, no additional information will be collected or shared.

Even when advertisements are targeted based on gender, age group, or other specific criteria, users' personal information is not provided to the individuals or companies requesting the advertisement. Similarly, when conducting statistical analysis, academic research, or market research, information is only provided in a form that does not identify specific individuals.

Users can view or modify their registered personal information at any time through the PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. website and may also request membership cancellation. To view or edit personal information, users can log in to PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. using their ID and password. Except for the ID, resident registration number, and name, all other information can be modified. If a user forgets their password, they can click on "Find ID/Password" at the bottom of the login menu, enter the necessary verification details, and receive their ID and password via the email provided during registration.

To cancel membership, users can go to the Member Information Modification page, follow the instructions on the website, enter the required details, and select "Withdraw Membership" to complete the cancellation process.

Users can cancel or deactivate their membership ID, but this does not mean they will be completely restricted from using all services. However, access to certain member-exclusive services may be disabled. PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. ensures that personal information deleted or deactivated at the user's request is handled according to the Retention and Usage Period of Collected Personal Information policy and is no longer accessible or used for any other purpose.

To provide users with specialized and customized services, PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. uses sessions, which store and retrieve user information as needed. Sessions are small amounts of information stored on the server used to operate the website.

PnpNetwork Co., Ltd. utilizes sessions to maintain user authentication status, ensuring that users can access appropriate and more useful services.

PNP Network Co., Ltd. implements the following technical measures to ensure the security of users' personal information and prevent loss, theft, leakage, alteration, or damage. Users' personal information is strictly protected by passwords. The password for a PNP Network Co., Ltd. member ID is known only to the user, and verification or modification of personal information can only be performed by the user who knows the password. Therefore, users should never share their passwords with anyone. To enhance security, PNP Network Co., Ltd. recommends logging out and closing the web browser after using its services, especially when using a shared or public computer (such as in workplaces, schools, libraries, or internet cafés) to prevent personal information from being accessed by others.

PNP Network Co., Ltd. takes every possible measure to prevent the leakage or damage of members' personal information due to hacking or computer viruses. Data is regularly backed up to prevent loss, and the latest antivirus programs are used to protect users' personal information from leaks or damage. Additionally, encryption algorithms are employed to securely transmit personal data over the network. An intrusion prevention system is also in place to block unauthorized access from external sources, and all necessary technical measures are continuously being implemented to ensure system stability. However, PNP Network Co., Ltd. does not assume responsibility for information leakage or damage caused by unavoidable circumstances such as hacking or viruses.

Only designated personnel are authorized to handle personal information at PNP Network Co., Ltd. These personnel are assigned unique passwords that are regularly updated, and they receive continuous training to ensure compliance with PNP Network Co., Ltd.'s privacy protection policy.

NP Network Co., Ltd. may entrust the processing of users' personal information to external professional companies to improve its services. If personal information is outsourced for processing, users will be notified in advance. Additionally, through outsourcing agreements, the company will clearly define compliance with personal information protection guidelines, confidentiality obligations, prohibition of third-party sharing, and liability in case of incidents. These contract details will be documented either in writing or electronically for record-keeping.

• Entrusted Parties: Korea Electronics Information and Communication Industry Promotion Association, EC Plaza Co., Ltd.

• Scope of Entrusted Services: Customer support, prevention of fraudulent use

• Entrustment Period: Until the termination of the outsourcing contract

PNP Network Co., Ltd. values users' opinions regarding personal information protection and has established all necessary procedures and methods to handle complaints. Users may refer to the contact details of PNP Network Co., Ltd.'s personal information management officer and relevant personnel listed below to report complaints via phone or email. PNP Network Co., Ltd. will promptly and adequately respond to user complaints.
Additionally, users may file complaints with the following government-operated organizations:
Personal Information Infringement Report Center: http://www.cyberprivacy.or.kr, Phone: 02-1336, PC Communication: go eprivacy Information Protection Mark Certification Committee: www.privacymark.or.kr, Phone: 02-580-0533
Korean National Police Agency: http://www.police.go.kr

PNP Network Co., Ltd. is committed to ensuring that you can access valuable information safely. In the event of an incident that contradicts the privacy protection measures previously disclosed to you, the personal information management officer will be held accountable.

The responsibility for maintaining the security of an ID and password related to personal information rests solely with the user.
PNP Network Co., Ltd. will never directly ask users for their passwords by any means. Therefore, users must take special care to prevent their passwords from being leaked to others. Extra caution is especially necessary when accessing services from public locations.

PNP Network Co., Ltd. has designated a personal information management officer responsible for handling privacy-related inquiries and complaints. The contact details are provided below.