STB International (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) complies with relevant laws and regulations such as the Protection of Communications Secrets Act, the Telecommunications Business Act, and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, which information and communications service providers must observe. The Company has established this Privacy Policy in accordance with these laws to protect users’ rights and interests.
This Privacy Policy may be amended in accordance with changes to related laws, guidelines, or the Company’s internal policies, so users are advised to check our website periodically for updates.
The Company’s Privacy Policy is as follows.
- “Personal Information” refers to information about an individual that can identify a specific person through identifiers such as name, resident registration number, or other codes, text, voice, sound, or images. Even if the information alone cannot identify a person, if it can be easily combined with other data to identify an individual, it is considered personal information.
- “User” refers to an individual who accesses the STB International website ({SITE_URL}) and receives services provided by the Company in accordance with this policy.
The Company provides a procedure in which users can click either the “Agree” or “Disagree” button regarding the contents of this Privacy Policy or the Terms of Use.
If a user indicates consent, it is deemed that they have agreed to the collection of their personal information.
- The Company collects the following personal information to provide smooth customer service and various other services. [Online Inquiry, Newsletter Collection Items]
- Online inquiry, response, customer consultation: Name, Email, Mobile phone number
- Newsletter subscription and delivery: Name, Email
- IP address: Cookies, date and time of visit, service usage records
- Methods of Collecting Personal Information
The Company collects personal information through the following methods.- Website inquiry board, telephone, email
- The Company obtains consent from a legal guardian when collecting personal information from children under the age of 14.
- The legal guardian of a child under 14 may request to view, correct, or withdraw consent for the child’s personal information, and upon such a request, the Company will promptly take the necessary measures.
- Service Provision
- Use of various content and handling of user inquiries
- Complaint resolution and notification delivery
- Development of New Services and Use for Marketing/Advertising
- Providing promotional information and delivering goods to event winners
- Developing and customizing new services, providing services and advertisements based on demographic characteristics
- Analyzing access frequency or compiling statistics on service usage
The Company retains and uses users’ personal information only for the duration necessary to provide services.
If consent for collection and use is withdrawn, or if the purpose of collection/use is achieved, or the retention/use period expires, the Company will promptly destroy the personal information. In the event of business closure or other reasons, the Company will also delete the information without delay.
However, certain information may be retained for the following periods for the reasons stated below.
- Under the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc.
- Personal information and inquiry details entered at the time of inquiry: Retained for 3 years
- Records of consumer complaints or dispute resolution: Retained for 3 years
In principle, the Company destroys personal information without delay once the purpose of its use has been achieved and the retention/use period has expired.
The Company’s procedures and methods for destroying personal information are as follows.
- Destruction Procedure
- Information entered for site use is stored for a certain period in accordance with internal policies and relevant laws (refer to the retention/use period) and then deleted or destroyed once its purpose has been fulfilled.
- Destruction Method
- Personal information stored in electronic file form is deleted using technical methods that prevent recovery.
Personal information printed on paper is destroyed by shredding or incineration.
- Personal information stored in electronic file form is deleted using technical methods that prevent recovery.
The Company uses users’ personal information within the scope stated in Article 4 and does not use or provide it to third parties beyond this range without prior consent.
[Provision to Third Parties]To provide better services, the Company may provide or share users’ personal information with third parties. In such cases, the Company will inform users in advance via email or written notice about who the recipient is, what information will be provided or shared, why it is necessary, how long it will be retained and protected, and obtain separate consent. If the user does not consent, the information will not be provided or shared. Any changes or termination in third-party sharing relationships will be notified or re-consented to using the same procedure.
However, exceptions apply in the following cases:
- If the user has given prior consent to disclose personal information
- If required by law, or when requested by investigative authorities following due legal procedures
To improve service quality, the Company may entrust the handling of personal information to third parties as follows and specifies contractual obligations to ensure secure management of such information.
| Consignee | Entrusted Task |
|---|---|
| Website Production Specialist | Website management and operation |
In accordance with Article 26 of the Personal Information Protection Act, the Company specifies in its contracts that consignees must protect personal information, take technical and managerial safeguards, restrict re-consignment, and assume responsibility for damages, among other requirements. The Company also supervises whether the consignee safely manages personal information.
If there are any changes to the consignment details or the consignee, such information will be promptly disclosed through this Privacy Policy.
- Users may view, correct, or request deletion of their personal information at any time.
- To view or modify personal information, users may select “Edit Information.” To withdraw membership (withdraw consent), users may contact the personal information manager in writing, by phone, or via email.
- If a user requests correction of an error in their personal information, the Company will promptly make the correction and, if such information was already shared with a third party, will notify them without delay to ensure consistency.
- Personal information that has been deleted or withdrawn by the user will be handled in accordance with Article 5 “Retention and Use Period of Personal Information” and will not be accessed or used for any other purpose.
Cookies are small pieces of data sent from the website server to the user’s computer. They contain information about the websites visited and may include user information necessary for service verification. Users can modify their browser settings to refuse cookies or to receive a warning before accepting them. The Company may send cookies to users’ computers when deemed necessary for web service operations.
- Purpose of Cookies: To provide personalized information based on individual interests, analyze visit frequency and usage time to understand user preferences, use in targeted marketing, and offer personalized services. Cookies may also be used for service improvement or message board activities.
- Installation, Operation, and Rejection of Cookies
- Users can choose whether to accept cookies by adjusting their web browser options to allow all cookies, confirm each time before saving, or reject all cookies.
- However, rejecting cookies may result in limited access to some services.
- Cookie Settings Guide:
Firefox: https://support.mozilla.com/ko/kb/disable-third-party-cookies
Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=ko&topic=14666&ctx=topic
Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/ko-kr/help/17442
Safari: https://support.apple.com/ko-kr/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
The Company takes the following technical and administrative measures to ensure that users’ personal information is not lost, stolen, leaked, altered, or damaged.
- Technical Measures
- Users’ personal information is strictly protected, and users are advised not to disclose their information to anyone. The Company recommends closing the browser after using a PC, especially in shared or public environments such as schools, offices, or internet cafes, to prevent information leakage.
- The Company uses antivirus programs and firewalls to prevent personal information leaks or damage caused by hacking or computer viruses. Data is regularly backed up, and communication is secured using encryption. The Company employs intrusion prevention systems and all available technical measures to ensure system security.
- Managerial Measures
- The Company restricts access to personal information to authorized personnel only, assigns separate passwords, and regularly updates them. Employees handling personal information receive continuous training on security practices and privacy protection obligations.
- The Company is not responsible for any issues caused by the user’s negligence or internet-related security incidents outside its control.
Users may report any personal information-related complaints arising from the use of the Company’s services to the personal information manager or relevant department.
The Company will respond promptly and sincerely to users’ inquiries.
Name: Administrator
Department: Security Business Division
Position: Director
Contact: privacy@abc.com
If you need to report or consult regarding personal information breaches, please contact the Personal Information Infringement Report Center of the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). If you have suffered financial or mental damage due to a personal information breach, you may apply for dispute resolution with the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee.
Personal Information Infringement Report Center: http://www.cyberprivacy.or.kr / Tel: 1336
Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: http://www.kopico.or.kr / Tel: 1336
Privacy Mark Certification Committee: http://www.privacymark.or.kr / Tel: 02-580-0533
Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Cyber Crime Investigation Center: http://www.spo.go.kr / Tel: 02-3480-3600
National Police Agency Cyber Terror Response Center: http://www.ctrc.go.kr / Tel: 02-392-0330
National Police Agency: http://www.police.go.kr
If any additions, deletions, or modifications are made to the contents of this Privacy Policy, they will be announced at least seven (7) days in advance through the “Notices” section. However, in cases involving significant changes to the scope of personal information collected or the purpose of use, notice will be given at least thirty (30) days in advance, and additional consent may be obtained if necessary.
Announcement Date: Oct 30, 2025
Effective Date: Oct 30, 2025