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We understand the importance of privacy protection for customers and visitors and are committed to safeguarding your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") describes how we handle and use the personal information you provide on 15mins (as defined below). "15mins" refers to www.15minskorean.com, a website owned and operated by 15mins, Inc. These terms do not apply to personal information you provide to us offline, residents and organizations inside of China, Russia and North Korean, or third-party websites that may link to 15mins. By using this website, you agree to this Policy and the Online Terms of Use. This Policy may be updated at any time, and we recommend that you visit regularly to stay informed about the latest policies and regulations.

Please read this Policy before using 15minskorean.com or submitting personal information to us.

What is the meaning of "personal information"?

"Personal information" refers to information that can identify you or can be used to identify you, which is submitted to 15mins and/or collected and stored by 15mins. For example, your name, date of birth, mailing address, email address, and telephone number are all personal information. Among these, your ID number and telephone number are considered personal sensitive information; we will only collect such sensitive information after obtaining your consent.

How does 15mins collect information online?

Collecting personal information you submit: 15mins collects personal information that you enter into data fields. For example, you may submit your name, mailing address, email address, and/or other information to purchase services from 15mins or to contact 15mins customer service. To protect your personal privacy, you should not provide any information other than what is requested by 15mins.

Passive collection of non-identifiable information: When you do not actively submit information, 15mins collects information about your visits to 15mins. Non-identifiable information can be collected through various technologies, such as cookies, internet tags, and web beacons. Your internet browser automatically transmits this non-identifiable information (such as the URL of the website you just visited and the browser version your computer is running) to 15mins. Using passive information collection technologies, 15mins can collect consumer preferences, compile statistical data, and analyze trends. Based on this, we provide better services, create user-friendly websites, and manage and improve in other ways, making it easier for you to use 15mins. Without passive information collection technologies, some features of 15mins may not function. Unless supplemented with other identifiable information, the information collected by these technologies cannot identify you.

Under what circumstances and for what purposes does 15mins collect personal information?

15mins will use the personal information you provide through 15mins to answer your inquiries and provide you with effective services. When you enter personal information into forms or data fields on 15mins, 15mins will use specific identification technologies to make the website "remember" your preferences, such as which categories of 15mins you frequently visit and your user ID (if you choose this option). We may also use your personal information for other business purposes, such as giving you the opportunity to receive notifications of new services from 15mins, inviting you to participate in service feedback, or informing you of promotional activities.

Does 15mins integrate personal information?

15mins will integrate the personal information of customers using 15mins. We use this information to help us better design 15mins and 15mins services, promote research activities, and facilitate other business functions.

What choices do I have regarding how 15mins collects and uses my personal information?

You can choose to refuse to enter any personal information in the forms and data fields of 15mins, thereby limiting 15mins's collection of your personal information. Some internet browsers allow you to limit or disable tracking technologies that collect non-identifiable information. Some of our online services can only be used after you provide personal information. Other parts of 15mins will ask you whether you wish to join our contact list to receive notifications, promotions, and other service information that may interest you.

Who has access to my personal information?

Those who have access to personal information include a limited number of 15mins employees, specific companies that work jointly with 15mins on projects, and individuals and organizations contracted with 15mins to carry out business activities for 15mins. We train our company employees, educating them to value privacy and understand how to handle and manage customer data securely and appropriately. Also, when you sign up for a project jointly conducted by 15mins and other companies, because the other company may require access to your personal information, we will, in accordance with 15mins's business practices and applicable legal requirements, obtain your consent. In addition, according to 15mins's business practices, 15mins will require its contractors to keep your personal information confidential and only use it to perform functions for 15mins.

Does 15mins share personal information with third parties?

In general, 15mins does not transfer your personal information to third parties (unless necessary situations such as projects jointly conducted by 15mins and third parties, or projects or activities carried out through contractors). In cases required by law, unless you have chosen to agree to disclose your personal information to third parties, 15mins will not disclose your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, if 15mins sells a product line or business unit, your personal information may be transferred to the buyer so that the buyer can continue to provide you with information and services. 15mins may disclose your personal information to individuals and organizations that assist 15mins in conducting business activities. In accordance with 15mins's business practices, 15mins will require such individuals and organizations to keep your personal information confidential and only use your personal information to perform functions for 15mins. Additionally, 15mins reserves the right to disclose your personal information in response to official requests from government agencies, in response to national security issues, or as required by law.

If, due to operational needs, we need to share your personally identifiable information with third-party individuals or organizations (such as agents or contractors), we will clearly inform you of the purpose of sharing, the content and scope of information shared, and the name, address, and contact information of the recipient. Furthermore, with your explicit consent (or, where applicable, as explicitly stipulated by laws and regulations or with the consent of competent authorities), we will transfer your personally identifiable information to affiliated institutions, business partners, or other individuals or organizations located abroad.

How does 15mins ensure the security of personal information?

15mins ensures the security of 15mins according to its business practices but cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information transmitted over the Internet. We strongly urge you to remain highly vigilant when transmitting personal information over the Internet. Although 15mins has taken technical protections for your information, 15mins cannot ensure that unauthorized third parties will not access your personal information; therefore, please weigh the pros and cons and risks and act cautiously when submitting personal information to 15mins. Furthermore, when you link from 15mins, which is governed by this Privacy Policy, to websites not controlled by 15mins, you should first review the privacy policies of such third-party websites before submitting personal information.

How does 15mins protect children's privacy?

Without the explicit consent of legal guardians, 15mins will not knowingly collect or use any personal sensitive information of children on 15mins (we define "children" as minors under 16 years old). If you voluntarily submit personal information of children, you promise that you are over 16 years old and are the legal guardian of the child. We do not knowingly allow children to contact us or use any of our online services. If you are a parent and become aware that your child has provided us with information, please contact us using one of the methods specified below, and we will work with you to resolve this issue.

How can I correct personal information or delete it from current customer records?

You can request to delete or correct your personal information from our current customer records. Please contact us using one of the methods specified below to let us know your wishes. For record-keeping purposes, we will retain the personal messages you submit along with your business transactions.

How long will 15mins retain personal information?

In general, 15mins only retains personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purpose of collection, while complying with data retention periods stipulated by applicable laws.

How can I contact 15mins?

If you have any questions about the use, modification, or deletion of the personal information provided, or if you no longer wish to receive business or specific information from 15mins in the future, please click the "Contact Us" link on the 15mins you are visiting or send an email to: 15mins@fastmail.com. Alternatively, you can send a letter to the following address:

15mins, Inc.
16113 COASTAL HWY
DE, 19958, US

In all your contacts with 15mins, please provide the email address used for registration (if applicable) and explain your request in detail. If you wish to delete, supplement, or correct your personal information and are willing to contact us via email, please indicate "Deletion Request" or "Amendment/Correction Request" in the subject line of the email (as applicable). We will endeavor to respond to all reasonable requests promptly.

If you wish us to delete your personal information or cancel your membership information, upon receiving your request, we will promptly delete your personal information and/or cancel your membership information unless otherwise stipulated by law. After canceling your membership information or deleting your personal information, we will no longer send emails to you, but for record-keeping purposes, some of your personal data will still be retained by our company. Due to operational processes, you may continue to receive emails we send for a period after you cancel your personal information.

How will I know that 15mins has updated the Privacy Policy?

15mins reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy without prior notice to you to reflect technological advancements, changes in laws and regulations, and excellent business practices. If 15mins changes its privacy practices, we will reflect these changes in the updated version of the Privacy Policy. The effective date of the updated Privacy Policy is specified in this section. This Privacy Policy was updated and became effective on January 1, 2024.