NSV

‘NSV’ (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) values the personal information of data subjects, complies with the relevant laws and regulations on personal information protection, and handles personal information collected, retained, and processed in accordance with the applicable laws in a lawful and appropriate manner to ensure the proper performance of business operations and the protection of the rights and interests of data subjects.
* This policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.

‘NSV’ (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) values the personal information of data subjects, complies with the relevant laws and regulations on personal information protection, and handles personal information collected, retained, and processed in accordance with the applicable laws in a lawful and appropriate manner to ensure the proper performance of business operations and the protection of the rights and interests of data subjects.

1. Purpose of Processing Personal Information 

The NSV website allows users to freely access its content without a separate membership registration process.
However, certain personal information is collected when users submit business or recruitment inquiries.

Purpose of Personal Information Processing (Collection) 
– Purpose: To provide responses to business and recruitment inquiries

Items and Methods of Personal Information Processing (Collection)
– Collection category: Optional items (when submitting a real-name inquiry)
– Collected items: Name, email, phone number
– Collection method: Through the website

2. Retention Period of Personal Information 

Retention period: 3 years from the date of collection

The Site retains and uses users’ personal information until the purpose of collection or use has been achieved.
However, even after the purpose has been achieved, personal information may be retained if required by relevant laws.

– Important documents related to company’s commercial books and business: 10 years (Commercial Act)
– Vouchers and similar documents related to company’s commercial books and business: 5 years (Commercial Act)
– Ledgers and supporting documents for all transactions: 5 years (Framework Act on National Taxes, Corporate Tax Act)
– Records related to contracts or cancellation, payment, and supply of goods: 5 years
– Records of consumer complaints or dispute resolution: 3 years
– Ledgers, tax invoices, or receipts issued: 5 years
– Service logs, access logs, and IP information according to the Communications Privacy Protection Act: 3 months

3. Procedures and Methods for Destroying Personal Information 

The Site destroys personal information without delay when the retention period expires or when the purpose of processing has been achieved.
If personal information must be retained under other laws despite the expiration of the agreed retention period or the achievement of the processing purpose, the information is stored separately in a different database (DB) or location.

The procedures and methods for destroying personal information are as follows:

Destruction Procedure
The Site selects the personal information subject to destruction and destroys it upon approval by the Company’s Personal Information Protection Officer.

Destruction Method

Personal information stored in electronic files is destroyed using technical methods such as low-level formatting to ensure it cannot be recovered. Personal information recorded on paper documents is destroyed by shredding or incineration.

4. Rights of Data Subjects and Legal Representatives and How to Exercise Them 

Data subjects may exercise rights such as requesting access, correction, deletion, or suspension of processing of personal information at any time. Online, such rights may be exercised through the personal information management menu after verifying identity on the Site. Offline, they may be exercised by submitting a request via written document, phone, or email to the Personal Information Protection Officer or relevant department.
These rights may also be exercised through a legal representative or an authorized agent. In such cases, a power of attorney form in accordance with the “Public Notice on Personal Information Processing Methods (No. 2020-7)” must be submitted.
Requests for access or suspension of processing may be restricted under Articles 35(4) and 37(2) of the Personal Information Protection Act. Requests for correction or deletion may not be granted when the information must be retained by law. The Site verifies whether the requester of access, correction, deletion, or suspension is the data subject or a legitimate representative.

5. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information 

The Site takes the following measures to ensure the security of personal information:

– Administrative measures: Establishment and implementation of internal management plans
– Technical measures: Access control management for personal information processing systems, installation of access control systems, encryption of personal information
– Physical measures: Access control to areas for unauthorized personnel

6. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Cookies

The Site uses cookies to support website use and provide related services. A cookie is a small text file sent by the website server to the user’s browser and stored on the user’s computer. Users may refuse cookie storage; however, doing so may result in inconvenience or limited use of certain services.

▶ Example of Cookie Settings

For Internet Explorer: Browser Tools Menu > Internet Options > Privacy > Settings
For Chrome: Browser Settings Menu > Show Advanced Settings (bottom) > Privacy > Content Settings > Cookies

7. Personal Information Protection Officer and Responsible Department 

The Site designates the following Personal Information Protection Officer and responsible department to oversee tasks related to personal information processing and to handle inquiries, complaints, and damage relief requests from data subjects.

▶ Personal Information Protection Officer
Name :
Position :
Contact :

▶ Personal Information Protection Department
Department Name :
Person in Charge :
Contact :

Data subjects may direct all personal information protection inquiries, complaints, and damage relief requests arising from the use of the Site’s services to the Personal Information Protection Officer or the responsible department. The Site will respond and handle such inquiries promptly.

8. Remedies for Rights Infringement 

Data subjects may request dispute resolution or consultation from the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee or the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) Personal Information Infringement Report Center in order to seek relief for personal information infringements. For additional inquiries or reports regarding personal information infringement, please contact the following organizations:

– Personal Information Infringement Report Center: Dial 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)
– Supreme Prosecutors’ Office: Dial 1301 (www.spo.go.kr)
– National Police Agency: Dial 182 (ecrm.cyber.go.kr)

Under Articles 35 (Access to Personal Information), 36 (Correction/Deletion), and 37 (Suspension of Processing) of the Personal Information Protection Act, individuals whose rights or interests have been infringed due to an administrative disposition or omission by a public institution may file an administrative appeal according to the Administrative Appeals Act.
※ For more details regarding administrative appeals, please refer to the website of the Central Administrative Appeals Commission (www.simpan.go.kr).

9. Changes to the Personal Information Processing Policy 

This Personal Information Processing Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.