Privacy Policy

AKK Cultural Academy (hereinafter referred to as "the Academy") respects the privacy of all users (hereinafter referred to as "Users") who use the Academy's services (including information provided through the website, handling of inquiries, document requests, enrollment applications, etc.) and shall exercise the utmost care in managing Users' personal information.

1. Personal Information

In this Privacy Policy, "personal information" refers to personal information as defined by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (Act No. 57 of 2003, hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Information Protection Act"), namely information relating to a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, or other descriptions contained in the information (including information that can be easily cross-referenced with other information to identify a specific individual), or information that contains a personal identification code.

2. Collection of Personal Information

The Academy collects personal information through lawful and fair means. Personal information may be collected primarily in the following cases:

• Contact through the inquiry form on the Academy's website
• Requests for informational materials
• Submission of enrollment application forms
• Registration for various events
• Other cases related to the use of services provided by the Academy

3. Purpose of Use of Personal Information

The Academy uses collected personal information for the following purposes:

• Responding to inquiries and consultations, confirmation, and record-keeping
• Sending materials in response to document requests
• Enrollment screening and enrollment procedures
• Student enrollment management, educational activities, career guidance, student counseling, and other school administration operations
• Notifications and event announcements from the Academy
• Analysis and review for improving the Academy's services and developing new services
• Preparation of statistical materials in a format that does not identify individuals
• Other purposes incidental to the above purposes of use

The Academy will not use personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve the above purposes of use. If the purpose of use is changed, it will not exceed a scope reasonably considered to be related to the original purpose of use, and Users will be notified or the change will be publicly announced.

4. Disclosure of Personal Information to Third Parties

The Academy will not provide personal information to third parties without the prior consent of the User, except in the following cases:

• When required by law
• When it is necessary for the protection of a person's life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
• When it is especially necessary for improving public health or promoting the sound development of children and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the individual
• When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government body, or a person entrusted by them, in performing duties prescribed by law, and obtaining the consent of the individual could impede the performance of such duties
• When the handling of personal information is entrusted, in whole or in part, within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
• When personal information is provided as a result of business succession due to a merger or other reasons

5. Security Measures for Personal Information

The Academy shall take necessary and appropriate measures (organizational, personnel, physical, and technical security control measures) to prevent leakage, loss, or damage of personal information and to ensure the security management of personal information.

6. Disclosure, Correction, and Suspension of Use of Personal Information

When a User requests the disclosure, correction, addition, deletion, suspension of use, or erasure (hereinafter referred to as "disclosure, etc.") of their personal information based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act, the Academy shall, after confirming that the request is from the User themselves, conduct a necessary investigation without delay and respond appropriately in accordance with applicable laws. However, this shall not apply in cases where the Academy is not obligated to provide disclosure, etc., under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws.

7. Use of Cookies and Other Technologies

The Academy's website may use cookies and similar technologies for the purpose of improving user convenience, enhancing content, and analyzing usage patterns. A cookie is a small text file that is stored on the User's computer when they visit a website.
Users can disable cookie functionality by changing their browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may prevent some features of the Academy's website from functioning properly.

8. Changes to the Privacy Policy

The Academy shall review the operational status of personal information handling as appropriate and strive for continuous improvement. The Academy may change this Privacy Policy as necessary. Any changes will be communicated through posting on the Academy's website or other appropriate methods.

9. Contact Information

For any opinions, questions, complaints, or other inquiries regarding the Academy's handling of personal information, please contact us at the following: