A Piece of Map Inc. Privacy Policy
A Piece of Map Inc. complies with the “Personal Information Protection Act” by the law of Republic of Korea and related laws to protect the freedom and rights of data subjects, ensuring that personal information is handled and managed lawfully and securely. In accordance with Article 30 of the “Personal Information Protection Act,” this privacy policy has been established and is publicly disclosed to provide data subjects with information on the procedures and standards for the processing and protection of personal information, and to ensure that any related grievances are handled promptly and smoothly.
1. Purpose of Processing Personal Information
A Piece of Map Inc. processes personal information for the following purposes. The processed personal information will not be used for any purpose other than those listed below. If the purpose of use changes, necessary measures, such as obtaining separate consent in accordance with Article 18 of the “Personal Information Protection Act,” will be taken.
Provision of Company News and Newsletters: Personal information is processed for the purpose of sending company news and newsletters, delivering information related to services/products, providing marketing and advertising information, and offering information tailored to individual interests.
2. Items of Personal Information Processed
A Piece of Map Inc. processes the following personal information
Items Collected: Email address, name, company name
Method of Collection: Collected through email subscription forms, etc.
3. Processing and Retention Period of Personal Information
A Piece of Map Inc. processes and retains personal information within the period of use and retention as stipulated by law or as consented to by the data subject at the time of collection.
Provision of Company News and Newsletters: Until the newsletter subscription is canceled or membership is withdrawn.
4. Procedures and Methods for Personal Information Destruction
A Piece of Map Inc. will destroy personal information without delay when it becomes unnecessary, such as upon the expiration of the retention period or achievement of the processing purpose.
The procedures and methods for destruction are as follows:
Destruction Procedure: Personal information for which a reason for destruction has occurred is selected, and with the approval of the personal information protection officer, the information is destroyed.
Destruction Method: Personal information recorded and stored in electronic file format is destroyed in a way that the records cannot be restored. Personal information recorded and stored in paper documents is destroyed by shredding or incineration.
5. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information
A Piece of Map Inc. takes the following measures to ensure the security of personal information.
Administrative Measures: Establishment and implementation of internal management plans and regular employee training.
Technical Measures: Management of access rights to the personal information processing system, installation of access control systems, storage and inspection of access logs.
Physical Measures: Access control to computer rooms and data storage rooms, and control of the entry and exit of auxiliary storage media.
6. Rights and Obligations of Data Subjects and Legal Representatives, and How to Exercise Them
Data subjects may, at any time, exercise their rights to request access, rectification, deletion, suspension of processing, and withdrawal of consent (hereinafter referred to as “exercise of rights”) with A Piece of Map Inc.. These rights can be exercised through email, etc., in accordance with Article 41, Paragraph 1 of the “Enforcement Decree of the Personal Information Protection Act,” and A Piece of Map Inc. will take action without delay.
7. Personal Information Protection Officer
A Piece of Map Inc. designates a Personal Information Protection Officer to take overall responsibility for personal information processing and to handle data subjects’ complaints and provide damage relief.
Personal Information Protection Officer
Name: Bo Kyung Choi
Position: CEO
Contact: navigate@apieceofmap.com
Personal Information Protection Department
Department Name: Marketing Team
Contact: navigate@apieceofmap.com
8. Remedies for Infringement of Rights
Data subjects can apply for dispute resolution or consultation regarding personal information infringement to the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee or the Korea Internet & Security Agency’s Personal Information Infringement Reporting Center.
Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: 1833-6972 (www.kopico.go.kr)
Personal Information Infringement Reporting Center: 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)
National Police Agency: 182 (ecrm.police.go.kr)
9. Changes to the Personal Information Policy
This privacy policy is effective as of August 4, 2025. Any changes to the privacy policy, including the effective date and content of the changes, will be continuously disclosed.
10. Governing Language
In the event of any conflict between the Korean and English versions of this Privacy Policy, the Korean version shall prevail.