WONKANG Metal Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) is committed to actively protecting members’ privacy and personal information to guarantee freedom of communication in the information society. To this end, the Company establishes and implements the following Privacy Policy.
This Privacy Policy may be revised due to changes in relevant laws, government guidelines, or internal company policies. Please check this policy periodically for any updates.
To use the Company’s services, members must provide personal information when registering. The basic required information includes name, resident registration number, business registration number, gender, address, mobile phone number, email address, and contact details. Additionally, optional information such as occupation, hobbies, and monthly income may be collected to provide better services.
During service use and processing, data such as service usage records, access logs, cookies, IP addresses, and payment records may also be collected. For specific services requiring additional information, the Company may request further data, but it will not be used for purposes other than those disclosed in advance.
The Company collects personal information to provide quality services and to offer customized services tailored to each member’s preferences and needs.
With members’ consent, the Company may deliver advertising information and may send selected advertisements deemed valuable based on individual data. Even when placing ads for specific groups defined by gender, age, or other criteria, personal information is not provided to advertisers.
As a rule, the Company does not provide members’ personal information to external parties. Exceptions apply only when:
- The member has consented to disclosure or provision,
- Legal action is required due to a violation of the Terms of Use or harm to others,
- A request is made by a government agency through proper legal procedures.
For better service, the Company may entrust personal information to the following entities and specifies obligations in contracts to prevent misuse:
- Identity Verification: OO Credit Rating
- Server Operation & Management: Simplex Internet Co., Ltd.
- Card Payment: OOOO
Members can access or modify their personal information at any time and may request deletion by canceling their membership through the “Personal Information Management” page on the website.
Personal information is retained and used while the Company provides services. Once the purpose of collection is achieved, information is destroyed without delay. However, certain data is retained for the following reasons:
(1) Internal Policy Reasons
- Name, Resident Registration No. (or Passport/Foreign Registration No.), Email, Phone
Retention Reason: Prevent service confusion, resolve disputes, cooperate with investigations
Retention Period: 1 year
- Records of fraudulent or abusive use
Retention Reason: Prevent re-registration by fraudulent users
Retention Period: 1 year
(2) Legal Requirements
- Records of contracts/cancellations: 5 years (Consumer Protection Act)
- Payment and supply records: 5 years
- Consumer complaints/dispute records: 3 years
- Access logs: 3 months (Communications Privacy Act)
After the retention period, personal information is destroyed. Paper records are shredded or incinerated, and electronic files are deleted using technical methods to prevent recovery.
The Company uses cookies to provide customized services. Cookies are small text files stored on users’ hard drives to identify computers (not individuals).
Purpose of Use: Analyze access frequency, identify preferences, and provide targeted marketing.
Cookie Rejection: Members can refuse cookies by adjusting browser settings (e.g., Internet Explorer → Tools → Internet Options → Privacy). Note: Some services requiring login may be unavailable if cookies are refused.
The Company designates a Personal Information Manager to protect members’ data and handle complaints:
- Manager: OOO
- Phone: OOOO-OOOO
- Email: [To be provided]
Members can report any privacy-related complaints to this manager for prompt resolution.
Members (or guardians of children under 14) may access, correct, or delete their personal data at any time. Requests can be made via the website or by contacting the Personal Information Manager.
The Company limits access to personal data to authorized staff, provides regular training, and verifies member identity when handling sensitive information. Members are responsible for safeguarding their IDs and passwords and should frequently update them using complex combinations of letters and numbers.
For inquiries or complaints regarding personal information violations, contact:
For inquiries or complaints regarding personal information violations, contact:
- KISA Privacy Center: http://www.cyberprivacy.or.kr / Tel. 1336
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: http://www.kopico.or.kr / Tel. 1336
- Information Protection Mark Committee: http://www.privacymark.or.kr / Tel. 02-580-0533
- Supreme Prosecutor’s Office Cyber Crime Center: http://www.spo.go.kr / Tel. 02-3480-3600
- Korean National Police Cyber Bureau: http://www.ctrc.go.kr / Tel. 02-392-0330
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
