Life & Science Co., Ltd. values the personal information of users who use our services and makes every effort to protect it.
The Company does not collect personal information without users’ consent and collects information after obtaining consent in connection with the use of the service (manual download, contest participation).
- Items of personal information collected
· Education Application & Inquiry: Affiliation, Name, Mobile Number, Email
· Branch Inquiry: Name, Mobile Number, Email
· Automatically collected information: Device information (OS, screen size, device ID or IMEI, phone model, device model name) during PC web, mobile web/app use
IP address, cookies, visit date and time, fraudulent use records, service usage records, etc.
The Company collects personal information through the following methods.
- Methods of collecting personal information
· Voluntary provision by users during service registration or use
· Information automatically generated and provided by the service of the user’s platform provider
The personal information provided by users is used to provide more accurate services, and will not be used for purposes other than those specified in the Terms of Use, nor will it be provided to third parties without consent.
However, in the following cases, it may be shared with third parties.
1) When required by investigative authorities in accordance with relevant laws for investigative purposes
2) When requested in accordance with procedures defined by other relevant laws, the Company will notify the user in advance through the website of the recipient, purpose, and details of the information provided and obtain consent. No information will be provided without user consent.
The Company uses users’ personal information within the scope specified in the "Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information" and, in principle, will not disclose personal information externally without prior consent.
However, in the following cases, personal information may be used and provided with caution:
- When users have consented to disclosure in advance
- When necessary for fee settlement related to service provision
- When required by law or requested by investigative authorities according to legal procedures
- For statistical, academic, or market research purposes, provided in a form that cannot identify specific individuals
In principle, personal information is destroyed without delay once the purpose of collection and use is achieved.
However, the following information is retained for the periods specified below for the stated reasons.
- Fraudulent use records (Reason: Prevent fraudulent use, Retention period: 1 year)
- Records of consumer complaints or dispute handling (Reason: Consumer protection under e-commerce laws, Retention period: 3 years)
- Records for identity verification (Reason: Network Act and Information Protection Law, Retention period: 6 months)
- Visit records (Reason: Telecommunications Privacy Protection Act, Retention period: 3 months)
The Company values users’ personal information and makes every effort to protect it as follows:
- Measures against hacking
· The Company does its best to prevent leakage or damage of members’ personal information due to hacking or computer viruses. Data is backed up regularly to prevent personal information or data from being leaked or damaged. Secure transmission is ensured via encryption and network security measures, and intrusion prevention systems control unauthorized access. All possible technical measures are implemented to secure personal information.
- Minimization and training of handling personnel
· Only designated personnel handle personal information. Passwords are assigned and regularly updated, and training is conducted to ensure compliance with the privacy policy.
For any inquiries, complaints, or advice regarding personal information protection arising during service use, please contact the Personal Information Protection Officer and department.
The Company will provide prompt and sufficient responses to your inquiries or complaints.
- Personal Information Protection Officer and Department
· Name: Go Ara, Manager
· Department: Education Division
· Contact: 02-574-7713
· Email: ar@lnsworld.co.kr
- For reporting or consultation regarding other personal information violations, please contact the following institutions:
· Personal Information Infringement Report Center (http://privacy.kisa.or.kr / 118)
· Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Cyber Investigation Division (http://www.spo.go.kr / 130)
· National Police Agency Cyber Safety Bureau (http://cyberbureau.police.go.kr / 182)
If there are additions, deletions, or modifications to this privacy policy, notification will be made on the service website at least 7 days prior to the effective date.
Date of Announcement: December 4, 2024
Effective Date: December 11, 2024