Privacy Policy

CUBRID Corp respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, retain, and safeguard personal information, in compliance with applicable laws including the Personal Information Protection Act and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc.

If any changes are made to this policy, we will notify users through our website or via individual notice. The revised policy will take effect from the date specified in the announcement.

This policy is effective as of April 22, 2025.

1. Personal Data Collected and Collection Methods

A. Data Collected

Login ID, password, email address, nickname, organization, subscription preferences (newsletters, messages), resume and job application details, IP address, browser information, and automatically collected data such as cookies

B. Collection Methods

Through our website (e.g., membership registration, education or job application, inquiry forms), email submissions, and automated tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Naver Analytics, Facebook Ads)

2. Purposes of Collection and Use of Personal Data

A. Member Management

To verify identity, manage user accounts, and respond to inquiries related to membership-based services

B. Technical Support and Service Provision

To provide access to DBMS materials, manage the community, and offer educational content

C. Marketing and Advertising (with consent)

To deliver product updates, newsletters, and promotional materials

D. Recruitment Management

To review job applications and manage talent pools

E. Website Improvement and Security

To analyze access statistics, enhance user experience, and strengthen security

3. Retention and Use Period of Personal Data

A. Membership Information

Stored until the user withdraws their membership; deleted immediately upon withdrawal

B. Recruitment Data

Retained per internal policies for talent pool purposes and deleted when no longer needed

C. Log Data (e.g., access history)

Retained for a defined period in accordance with legal or security requirements

D. Records related to contracts or withdrawal

Retained for 5 years

E. Records related to customer complaints or dispute resolution

Retained for 3 years

4. Destruction of Personal Data

A. Personal data is promptly destroyed once the purpose of collection and use is fulfilled.

B. Destruction Procedure

Data is transferred to a separate database and stored for a legally required period, then securely destroyed. Transferred data is not used for any other purpose.

C. Destruction Method

Electronic files are permanently deleted using non-recoverable methods, and paper documents are shredded or incinerated.

5. Provision and Delegation of Personal Data Processing

A. CUBRID does not provide personal data to third parties without prior consent unless required by law or requested by law enforcement authorities.

B. We use MailerLite for newsletter distribution, which may result in email addresses being stored outside Korea (in Lithuania). These emails are used solely for marketing purposes, and users may unsubscribe at any time.

C. No other data processing is currently outsourced. If future delegation occurs, prior notice and consent will be obtained.

6. User Rights and How to Exercise Them

A. Users may request access, correction, deletion, or suspension of processing of their personal data at any time.

B. Requests can be submitted via email or written notice to the Data Protection Officer, and we will respond without delay.

C. For children under the age of 14, consent from a legal guardian is required. Legal guardians may also exercise the above rights.

7. Use of Cookies and Other Tracking Technologies

A. Cookies may be used to provide users with customized services.

B. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us analyze user behavior and improve service quality.

C. Users can refuse cookie storage via browser settings (e.g., Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy).

D. Disabling cookies may restrict access to certain services such as login functionality.

8. Technical and Organizational Measures for Data Protection

A. Personal data is encrypted and stored securely; access is restricted to authorized personnel only.

B. Security systems including firewalls and anti-malware tools are in place to prevent hacking and other threats.

C. Regular security training is provided to staff, and internal data management plans are actively maintained.

9. Data Protection Officer and Inquiries

A. To ensure proper handling of personal data and to respond to related inquiries, CUBRID designates the following Data Protection Officer:

• Data Protection Officer: Byungjoo Chung
• Email: contact@cubrid.org
• Phone: +82-70-4077-2111

B. Users may contact the above at any time regarding privacy-related issues, and we will respond promptly and sincerely.