WATA

Privacy Policy

  • WATA Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) is collecting, retaining, and processing personal information in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations such as the 「Personal Information Protection Act」 and 「Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc.」.
  • 1. Purpose of collection and use of personal information

    The personal information processed by the company will not be used for any purpose other than the following, and if the purpose of use is changed, necessary measures such as obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act will be implemented.

    - For the purpose of smooth communication or response such as inquiries related to product and service, IR, and technology development, suggestions for partnership and cooperation, meetings, reports/consultations, etc.
  • 2. Items of personal information to be collected and
    methods of collection

    ① Items of personal information to be collected: name, business type, email, country, phone number.
    ② Personal information collection method: Collected when making inquiries on the website (PC, mobile), requesting quotations and demos.
  • 3. Period of retention and
    use of personal information

    The user's personal information will be destroyed without delay when the user withdraws consent to collection and use or requests deletion or when the purpose of collection and use of personal information is achieved. However, if it is necessary to preserve in accordance with the provisions of related laws, the company may keep personal information as stipulated in the relevant laws and regulations.

    ① Items to be preserved: Personal information and inquiry details entered when receiving an inquiry.
    ② Retention period: 3 years.
  • 4. Provision of personal information

    The company provides personal information to third parties only when it falls under Articles 17 and 18 of the 「Personal Information Protection Act」, such as user consent and special provisions of the law. The company provides personal information to third parties as follows.

    ① Provider: Amazon Web Services Inc.
    ② Purpose of provision: e-mail transmission, data storage, website operation

  • 5. Right to refuse consent and
    disadvantages due to refusal of consent

    Users may refuse to consent to the collection and use of personal information in this service, but if they refuse to consent to the collection and use of essential items, there may be restrictions on services such as answering inquiries and answering phone calls.
  • 6. Person in charge of
    personal information processing

    The company has designated the person in charge of personal information processing as follows to handle complaints and damage relief from information subjects related to personal information processing.

    ① Person in charge of personal information protection
    - Name: Myung-soo Chae(Eddy)
    - Affiliation: Operation
    - Position: Senior Researcher
    - Contact: eddy.op@watanow.com

    Person in charge of personal information protection
    - Name: Jun-won Jeong
    - Affiliation: Marketing
    - Position: Chief Researcher
    - Contact: johann.om@watanow.com
  • 7. Obligation to notify before revision

    If there are any additions, deletions, or modifications to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you at least 7 days in advance. However, when a significant change in user rights occurs, such as a change in the items of personal information to be collected or the purpose of use, it is notified at least 30 days in advance, and user consent may be obtained again if necessary.

    ① Announcement date: May 1, 2021
    ② Effective date: May 1, 2021