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Article 1. Information to be collected and Use of collected information

AFI, Inc. acknowledges the importance of protecting your privacy and is committed to collecting and using only the necessary minimal customer information for specific purposes. We employ various methods, including website interactions, written forms, telephone communications, and email correspondence, to collect and utilize this information. Personal information items to be collected by AFI, Inc. are as follows:

  1. When you sign up for membership, we collect and utilize the following information to ensure smooth communication, including user identification, notification delivery, complaint handling, and providing service/event information:
  2. In order to provide services, issue invoices based on service usage, improve our services, and develop new offerings, we collect and use the following information:
  3. If you wish to participate in events, promotions, marketing activities, or surveys, we collect and use the following information (optional):
  4. During the process of using our services, the following information may be indirectly collected:

Article 2. Period for retention and use of personal information, and Procedure and method of destruction of personal information

  1. Period for retention and use of personal information During your use of AFI, Inc.'s services, your personal information will be retained by AFI, Inc. for the duration of your usage to ensure the smooth provision of services. However, once the purpose of collection or provision has been achieved, or if you withdraw your consent or terminate your membership, only your company name (or team name), ID and the date and time of termination will be retained. All other information will be promptly and securely disposed of, ensuring that it cannot be accessed or used for any purpose. The retained company name (or team name), ID and termination date and time may be kept for potential future disputes but will not be used for personal identification or any other purposes.
  2. Exceptions to the period for retention and use of personal information Even after the purpose of collection or provision has been achieved, there are certain circumstances where all or part of the personal information may be retained for a certain period in accordance with the rights and obligations related to transactions, as required by relevant laws and regulations. The exceptions include:
    1. Retention required by law:
      • Retention of transaction records and documentary evidence: 5 years
      • Retention of records related to contracts or withdrawal of subscription: 5 years
      • Retention of records related to payment of fees and supply of goods: 5 years
      • Retention of records related to consumer complaints or dispute resolution: 3 years
      • Retention of records related to the collection, processing, and use of credit information: 3 years
      • Retention of access logs: 3 months
      • Personal information may be retained in whole or in part for a certain period in accordance with other relevant laws and regulations.
    2. Consent-based retention: Retention of personal information for which individual consent has been obtained from the customer.
    3. Advance notice and consent: Retention of personal information for a specified period when the retention period has been notified or specified in advance to the customer, and the customer has given consent through appropriate procedures.
      • Prevention of fraudulent registration and usage: User ID and company/team name, withdrawal date information will be retained for 6 months from the date of withdrawal.
  3. Procedure and Method for Destruction of Personal Information AFI, Inc. selects the personal information to the procedure for destruction of personal information, with the approval of the DPO is due for disposal. The following methods are used:
    1. Personal information printed on paper: Shred the printed paper using a shredder or incinerate it.
    2. Personal information stored in electronic files: Use of technological methods that render the records irretrievable for deletion.

Article 3. Disclosure of collected information

AFI, Inc. strictly processes customer's personal information within the scope of purposes specified in this Privacy Policy and does not exceed the original scope or provide it to 3rd parties without the customer's prior consent. Except for the following cases, AFI, Inc. will not disclose personal information with a 3rd party.

a. When we have obtained the customer's prior consent.

b. When there is a request from a relevant authority for investigative purposes based on applicable laws and regulations, unless there is a concern of unjust infringement on the interests of the customer or third party.

Article 4. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing

AFI, Inc. outsources certain personal information processing tasks to ensure smooth and efficient service provision. The following are the entrusted companies and the tasks they handle:

  1. Amazon Web Service Inc.: Data storage. The personal information will be retained and used until the user withdraws membership or the outsourcing contract expires.
  2. Gabia Inc.: Sending text messages. The personal information will be retained and used until the user withdraws membership or the outsourcing contract expires.
  3. Samjeong Data Service Co., Ltd.: Sending emails. The personal information will be retained and used until the user withdraws membership or the outsourcing contract expires.