Privacy Policy
St. Mary's Jin Eye Center (hereinafter referred to as the "Clinic") places the highest priority on protecting your personal information and strictly complies with the 『Personal Information Protection Act. 』 Through this Privacy Policy, the Clinic informs you of the purposes and methods by which the personal information you provide is utilized, as well as the specific measures being taken to ensure the protection of your data.
Privacy Policy Table of Contents
- Items of Personal Information Collected and Methods of Collection
- Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information
- Retention and Use Period of Personal Information
- Procedures and Methods for the Destruction of Personal Information
- Rights of Users and Legal Representatives and How to Exercise Them
- How to Withdraw Consent / How to Cancel Membership
- Installation, Operation, and Rejection of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices
- Personal Information Protection Officer
- Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information
- Notice Obligation Due to Policy Changes
1. Items of Personal Information Collected and Collection Methods
본원은 회원가입 시 서비스 이용을 위해 필요한 최소한의 개인정보만을 수집합니다. 귀하가 본원의 서비스를 이용하기 위해서는 회원가입 시 필수항목과 선택항목이 있는데, 메일수신여부 등과 같은 선택항목은 입력하지 않더라도 서비스 이용에는 제한이 없습니다.
Medical Information
Collection Items: Name, Address, Contact Information, Medical Records
※ Under the Medical Service Act, unique identification information and medical records must be retained by law (Separate consent is not required).
Items collected during website membership registration
- Required fields: Name, ID, Password, Contact Information (Phone Number, Mobile Phone Number)
- Selection options: Email, mail delivery status, address
- 자동수집정보: Service usage records, access logs, cookies, access IP information
Methods of Collecting Personal Information
Website, written forms, fax, phone, consultation board, email
2. Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information
The Clinic utilizes the collected personal information for the following purposes. All information provided by users will not be used for any purposes other than those specified below. In the event that the purpose of use changes, we will seek your prior consent.
Medical Information
Providing medical services for diagnosis and treatment, as well as administrative services such as billing, payment collection, and reimbursement.
Website Member Information
- Required Information: Online appointment scheduling, appointment inquiries, and membership services via the website
- Optional Information: Hospital news, disease information, and other guidance via email, surveys
3. Retention and Use Period of Personal Information
The Clinic shall destroy your personal information without delay once the purpose of collection or the purpose for which it was provided has been achieved.
Medical Information
Personal information will be retained in accordance with the medical record retention standards specified in the Medical Service Act
Website Member Information
Upon withdrawal of membership or expulsion from the membership
Retention in accordance with laws and regulations
Even if the purpose of collection or the purpose for which the information was provided has been achieved, your personal information may be retained if there is a necessity to preserve it pursuant to relevant laws and regulations, such as the Commercial Act.
- Records on consumer complaints or dispute resolution: 3 years
- Records on the collection, processing, and use of credit information: 3 years
- Records on identity verification: 6 months
- Records of visits: 3 months
4. Procedures and Methods for the Destruction of Personal Information
The Clinic destroys personal information immediately after the Purpose of Collection and Use has been achieved. The destruction procedure and method are as follows.
Destruction Procedure
Information provided by users for membership registration and other purposes will be destroyed immediately using the destruction methods described below once the intended purpose has been achieved.
Disposal Method
- Electronic file: Deleted using technical methods that render the records irrecoverable
- Paper document: Destroyed by shredding with a paper shredder or by incineration
5. Rights of Users and Legal Representatives and How to Exercise Them
The membership registration for children under the age of 14 (hereinafter referred to as "Children") is conducted through a separate form written in plain language that is easy for children to understand. Furthermore, we mandatory obtain the consent of a legal representative whenever collecting personal information from Children.
Legal Representative's Rights
- Request for access, correction, and deletion of a child’s personal information is available.
- Direct access, correction, and deletion through the 'Edit Member Information' menu.
- You may contact the Personal Information Protection Officer via written notice, telephone, or fax.
※ Personal information that is mandatory to be retained by law cannot be corrected or deleted within the statutory retention period, even upon request.
6. How to Withdraw Consent / Cancel Membership
You may withdraw your consent regarding the collection, use, and provision of personal information provided at the time of membership registration at any time.
How to Cancel Your Membership
- Click 『Account Deletion』 on the My Page section of the website, then complete identity verification.
- Contact the Personal Information Manager in writing, by phone, or by fax.
7. Installation/Operation of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices and Refusal Thereof
The Clinic operates 'cookies' that frequently store and retrieve your information. A cookie is a very small text file sent to your browser by the server used to operate the Clinic's website, and it is stored on your computer's hard drive.
How to Set Cookies
You can configure your web browser options to allow all cookies, receive a notification whenever a cookie is stored, or refuse the storage of all cookies.
※ Please note that if you refuse to install cookies, you may experience difficulties in accessing some of our services.
8. Chief Privacy Officer
In order to protect your personal information and address any complaints related to it, the Clinic has designated a Personal Information Protection Officer as follows.
Personal Information Protection Officer
Name Park Jin-hyung
Position: Director of Jin Eye Center
Affiliation: St. Mary's Jin Eye Center
You may report any civil complaints related to personal information protection that arise while using the Clinic's services to the Personal Information Protection Officer. The Clinic will provide prompt and sufficient responses to all reports submitted by users. If you require further reporting or consultation regarding other personal information infringements, please contact the organizations listed below.
📞 Personal Information Infringement Consultation Agency
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee
http://www.1336.or.kr / 1336 - Information Protection Mark Certification Committee
http://www.eprivacy.or.kr / (02) 580-0533~4 - Cybercrime Investigation Division of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office
http://www.spo.go.kr / (02) 3480-3573 - Cyber Terror Response Center of the National Police Agency
http://www.ctrc.go.kr / (02) 392-0330
9. Security Measures for Personal Information
Technical Security Measures
As a technical measure to protect users' personal information, the Clinic has implemented various security safeguards. All information transmitted by users is securely stored and managed within a security system protected by firewall devices.
Administrative Security Measures
As an administrative measure to protect users' personal information, the Clinic has established necessary procedures for the access and management of personal data. We restrict the number of personnel handling personal information to a minimum and conduct continuous security training. Furthermore, we designate authorized users for the personal information processing system, assign user passwords, and ensure they are updated on a regular basis.
10. Notice Obligation Following Policy Changes
This Privacy Policy was established on May 15, 2015.In the event of any additions, deletions, or modifications to the content due to changes in laws, policies, or security technologies, we will notify you of the reasons and details of such changes through the Clinic's website at least 7 days prior to the implementation of the revised Privacy Policy.
– Announcement Date: April 15, 2021
– Effective Date: April 15, 2021
