① The King Sejong Institute Foundation processes personal information for the following purposes. The personal data being processed will not be used for any purpose other than those specified below. In the event of a change in the purpose of use, the Foundation will take the necessary measures, including obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
② In accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act,the King Sejong Institute Foundation collects and uses personal information only to the minimum extent necessary and processes and retains personal information within the retention and use periodsspecified by relevant laws or as consented to by the data subject at the time the information was collected.
③ The purposes of processing, categories of retained personal information, and the retention and use periods for online service personal information files registered and disclosedby the King Sejong Institute Foundationare as follows:

① The King Sejong Institute Foundation processes personal information only within the scope specified in its Privacy Policy, and operates personal information files in accordance with Article 32 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
② The purpose of processing, retention period, and items of personal information files are regulated differently depending on the characteristics of each file. Detailed information for each personal information file can be found through the link below.
※ Personal Information Portal(www.privacy.go.kr) → Personal Services → Exercise of Data Subject Rights → Request to Access Personal Information, etc. → Search Personal Information Files → Enter “King Sejong Institute Foundation” in the institution name field and search
Search Personal Information Files : Personal Information Portal(privacy.go.kr)

① When collecting personal information from children under the age of 14, the King Sejong Institute Foundation obtains the consent of the child’s legal guardian and collects only the minimum amount of personal information necessary to provide the relevant service.
※ Items Collected: Name of legal guardian, relationship, telephone number, and date of birth
② When collecting personal information from children under the age of 14, the King Sejong Institute Foundation may request only the minimum necessary information, such as the name and contact information of the legal guardian.The Foundation ensures that the legal guardian indicates consenton the website where the consent details are posted, and verifies that the lawful guardian gave the consent through mobile phone identity verification or i-PIN authentication.

① In accordance with Article 15(3) and Article 17(4) of the Personal Information Protection Act, and by taking into consideration the matters prescribed in Article 14-2 of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, the King Sejong Institute Foundation may use or provide personal information additionally without obtaining the consent of the data subject.
② When additional use or provision of personal information continues to occur without the consent of the data subject, the King Sejong Institute Foundation will consider the following matters and disclose such information in its Privacy Policy:
1. Whether the purpose of the additional use or provision is related to the original purpose of the collection;
2. Whether the additional use or provision could be reasonably anticipated in light of the circumstances under which the personal information was collected or customary processing practices;
3. Whether the additional use or provision of the personal information unjustly infringes on the interests of the data subject;
4. Whether necessary measures have been taken to ensure the security of the information, such as pseudonymization or encryption.

① The data subjectmay, at any time, exercise the right to request access to, correction, deletion, suspension of processing, or withdrawal of consent regarding their personal information held by the King Sejong Institute Foundation.
※ Requests for access, etc., to personal information of children under the age of 14 must be made directly by their legal representative. Data subjects who are minors aged 14 or older may exercise their rights concerning their personal information either themselves or through their legal representative.

② The exercise of rights under Paragraph 1 may be made in writing, by email, fax, the Internet, etc., in accordance with Article 41(1) of the Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act, and the King Sejong Institute Foundation will take prompt action in response to such requests.

③ The data subject may also exercise their rights through a legal representative or an authorized agent.In such cases, a power of attorney must be submitted in accordance with Form No. 11 of the Public Notice on Personal Information Processing Methods (No. 2025-5).
  Download Power of Attorney

④ Requests for access to and suspension of processing of personal information may be restrictedin accordance with Article 35(4) and Article 37(2) of the Personal Information Protection Act.

⑤ When a data subject requests correction or deletion of personal information

⑥ If the personal information is explicitly required to be collected under other laws, requestsfor correction or deletion of such personal data cannot be accepted.

⑦ The King Sejong Institute Foundation verifies whether the person requestingaccess, correction, deletion, suspension of processing, or withdrawal of consent is the data subject themselves or a legitimate legal representative.
  Download Request for Access to Personal Information

※ Procedures for Requesting Access, Correction, Deletion, or Suspension of Personal Information

⑧ Suppose the data subject disagrees with the decision made by the King Sejong Institute Foundation regarding the exercise of their rights, such as a refusal or partial access, they may file an objection by submitting an objection form within 30 days from the date of receiving the notification of the result. In such cases, the King Sejong Institute Foundation will review the objection and inform the data subject of the result within 10 days of receiving the objection form.
  Download Objection Form

⑨ Data subjects who use services requiring membership registration may withdraw their consent to the collection and use of personal information related to their membershipat any time by selecting “Withdraw Membership.”.

<Installed and Operated Automated Personal Data Collection Devices>

① The King Sejong Institute Foundation uses “cookies” to store and retrieve user information from time to time to provide users with individualized and customized services through the operation of its website.

② Cookies aresmall pieces of information that a website server sends to a user's browser and are stored on the user's PC or mobile device.

③ Data subjects may configure their web browser settings to allow or block cookies as desired. However,refusing to store cookies may cause difficulties in using personalized services.

1. Allowing/Blocking Cookies in Web Browsers
ㅇ Chrome
- [Browser Settings] - [Privacy and Security] - [Clear Browsing Data]
ㅇ For Microsoft Edge
- [Browser Settings] - [Cookies and Site Permissions] - [Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data]

2. Allowing/Blocking Cookies in Mobile Browsers
ㅇ For Chrome
- [Mobile Browser Settings] - [Privacy and Security] - [Clear Browsing Data]
ㅇ For Safari
- [Device Settings] - [Safari] - [Advanced] - [Block All Cookies]
ㅇ For Samsung Internet
- [Mobile Browser Settings] - [Browsing Data] - [Delete Browsing Data]

<Matters Concerning the Collection, Use, and Refusal of Behavioral Information>

① The King Sejong Institute Foundation collects and uses behavioral information through the use of cookies, without identifying individual users, to provide optimized and customized services to data subjects during their use of the services.

② The King Sejong Institute Foundation collects behavioral information follows:

③ The King Sejong Institute Foundation collects only the minimum behavioral information necessary to provide convenient login services and does not collect sensitive behavioral information that could infringe on an individual’s rights, interests, or privacy, such as political beliefs, convictions, educational background, or military service history.

① he King Sejong Institute Foundation is fully responsible for the overall management of personal information processing and has designated the following Personal Information Protection Officer to handle complaints, inquiries, and remedies related to personal information processing.

② Data subjects may contact the Personal Information Protection Officer and the department in charge regarding all inquiries, complaints, remedies for damages, and any other matters related to personal information protectionthat arise while using the services of the King Sejong Institute Foundation. The Foundation will respond to and process the data subject’s inquiries without delay.

① The data subject may submit a request to access personal information, in accordance with Article 35 of the Personal Information Protection Act, to the department listed below. The King Sejong Institute Foundation will make every effort to ensure that the data subject’s request for access to personal information is processed promptly.

② In addition to submitting a request for access to personal information to the department described in Paragraph 1, the data subject may also submit a request through the Personal Information Protection Commission’s “Comprehensive Personal Information Protection Portal” website (www.privacy.go.kr).
▶ Personal Information Protection Commission Comprehensive Personal Information Protection Portal → Personal Services → Request for Access to Personal Information (identity verification required via i-PIN or mobile phone)

③ Suppose the data subject is dissatisfied with the response to their request for access, etc., or wishes to object. In that case, they may file an objection in accordance with the instructions provided in the decision notice. The result of the review will be provided within 10 days of the date the objection is received.

① To seek remedies for harm caused by a personal information breach, the data subject may apply for dispute resolution or consultation with institutions such as the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee or the Korea Internet & Security Agency’s Personal Information Infringement Report Center. For reporting or consultation regarding other personal information infringements, please contact the organizations listed below.

② Any person whose rights or interests have been infringed due to a disposition or failure to act by the head of a public institution in response to a request under Articles 35 (Access to Personal Information), 36 (Correction or Deletion of Personal Information), or 37 (Suspension of Personal Information Processing, etc.) of the Personal Information Protection Act may file an administrative appeal in accordance with the Administrative Appeals Act.
☞ Central Administrative Appeals Commission : (no area code required) 110 (www.simpan.go.kr)

①This Privacy Policy is effective from 2025. 09.

②Previous versions of the Privacy Policy can be viewed at the link below.

* New and old sheet of personal information processing policy