AThe Korean Society of Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition (hereinafter referred to as “the Society”) values your personal information and complies with the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
Through this Privacy Policy, the Society informs you of the purpose and manner in which your personal information is collected, used, and protected, as well as the measures taken to ensure your data security.
If the Society revises this Privacy Policy, such changes will be announced through the website notice (or individual notice, if necessary).
This policy has been effective since February 1, 2011.
The Society collects the following personal information for purposes such as membership registration, inquiries, and service applications:
The Society utilizes the collected personal information for the following purposes:
The Society will destroy personal information without delay once the purpose of its collection and use has been fulfilled, unless otherwise required by law.
The Society destroys personal information without delay once its intended purpose has been achieved.
The Society does not provide users’ personal information to external parties without consent.
However, exceptions apply in the following cases:
The Society does not outsource the handling of personal information without the user’s consent.
If outsourcing becomes necessary, the Society will notify members of the outsourcing party and the scope of work, and obtain consent where required.
Users and legal representatives may at any time view, modify, or delete their registered personal information, or withdraw consent for membership.
To view or modify information, click “Edit Profile (or Modify Member Information),” and to withdraw membership (revoke consent), click “Withdraw Membership.”
You may also contact the Personal Information Protection Officer in writing, by phone, or via email, and appropriate action will be taken without delay.
If you request correction of an error in your personal information, the Society will not use or provide the information until the correction is completed.
If incorrect information has already been shared with third parties, the Society will promptly notify them to make the necessary corrections.
Personal information deleted or withdrawn at the request of a user or legal representative will be processed in accordance with the “Retention and Use Period of Personal Information” clause and will not be used or accessed for any other purpose.
The Society does not use cookies or similar automatic data collection technologies when you use its online services.
The Society designates the following department and officer to protect personal information and handle related complaints:
For further inquiries or complaints regarding personal information infringement, you may contact the following institutions:
By registering or using the services of the Korean Society of Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition (KSSMN), you agree to the above Privacy Policy and the collection and use of your personal information as described herein.
