Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to the VOB Foundation and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and related entities (collectively, “VOB,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you use our websites, services, and related features (collectively, the “Site”).

This Privacy Policy also describes your choices and rights regarding your personal information, including access, correction, deletion, and opting out of certain processing where applicable.

1. Scope

This Policy applies to personal information collected through the Site. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that we do not control, even if they are linked from our Site. Please review the privacy policies of those third parties before providing information to them.

2. User Consent

By using the Site or providing personal information to us, you acknowledge that we may collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process your personal information as described in this Policy. Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent for specific processing activities (for example, for non-essential cookies or certain marketing communications).

If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Site or provide personal information to us.

3. Personal Information We Collect

We collect information from (a) you directly, (b) third parties, and (c) automatically through your use of the Site. We may combine information from these sources where permitted by law.

3.1 Information You Provide

• Contact details (e.g., name, email address) when you contact us or subscribe to updates.
• Messages and content you submit (e.g., inquiries, feedback, support requests).
• Account information, if the Site offers account features (e.g., username, preferences).

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device and usage data (e.g., IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, clickstream, and timestamps).
• Log data (e.g., access logs and error logs related to your use of the Site).
• Cookie and similar technology data (e.g., cookies, pixels, SDKs) used to operate the Site and understand usage.

3.3 Information From Third Parties

• Analytics providers that help us understand Site performance and usage.
• Service providers that support Site functions (e.g., email delivery, infrastructure providers).

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site, remember preferences, improve performance, and measure engagement. Depending on your location, you may be able to manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and/or a cookie banner or preference center (where available).

If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not function properly.

5. How We Use Personal Information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

• Provide and operate the Site (e.g., deliver content, enable features, authenticate users, respond to requests).
• Improve and develop services (e.g., analytics, debugging, research, and product development).
• Communicate with you (e.g., respond to inquiries, send administrative messages, provide updates you request).
• Security and fraud prevention (e.g., protect accounts, prevent abuse, enforce policies).
• Compliance (e.g., comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests).
• Marketing (where permitted) (e.g., send newsletters or announcements you opt in to, and measure performance).

6. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell personal information for direct monetary compensation. However, we may share personal information as described below. Some jurisdictions define certain types of sharing (e.g., for targeted advertising) as a “sale” or “sharing.” Where applicable, we provide opt-out rights for such uses.

6.1 Service Providers

We may share information with vendors and service providers that process personal information on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, customer support, email delivery). These providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to us.

6.2 Affiliates and Business Transfers

We may share information within the VOB Foundation’s affiliated entities as necessary for internal administration and operations. We may also disclose information in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, financing, or sale of assets, subject to applicable law.

6.3 Legal and Safety

We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to comply with law, protect the rights and safety of VOB, our users, or others, investigate suspected fraud or security issues, or enforce our terms and policies.

6.4 Aggregated / De-identified Information

We may share aggregated or de-identified information for analytics, research, and reporting purposes. Such information is intended not to reasonably identify you.

7. International Transfers

The Site may be accessed globally. Your personal information may be processed in countries other than where you live, which may have different data protection laws. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. We may also retain information to resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and protect legal rights.

9. Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

• The right to access and obtain a copy of your personal information
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to object to or restrict certain processing
• The right to opt out of targeted advertising or certain sharing (where applicable)
• The right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise your rights, contact us using the details in the “Contact Us” section. We may request information to verify your identity before responding.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Site is not directed to children and we do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can take appropriate steps. (If your jurisdiction sets a higher age threshold for minors, that higher threshold may apply.)

12. Third-Party Links

The Site may link to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies before providing information.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last updated” date below. Your continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy, to the extent permitted by law.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or complaints regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

• Address: VOB Foundation (Privacy), 144, Jungdae-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea

Last updated: 2025-12-18