Korean Temple Food Website(www.koreatemplefood.com)
The Korean Temple Food website operated by the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism (hereinafter “the Corps”) complies with the Communications Privacy Act, the Telecommunications Business Act, and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. The Corps is committed to protecting users’ personal information and privacy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information for membership registration, customer service, and to provide various services. Collected items: name, ID, password, password hint, email, phone number, and other information generated during service use (e.g. browser type, OS, IP address, visit logs, cookies, payment records).

Collection methods: website registration, service applications, online experiences, customer inquiries, event participation.

2. Purpose of Collection and Use

Service provision, Member management, and Marketing/service improvement.

3. Sharing Personal Information

Personal data is not disclosed externally except when you have provided prior consent or disclosure is required by law.

4. Outsourcing Personal Data Processing

We may entrust data to external providers under strict confidentiality agreements.

5. Retention and Use Period

1. The Temple Food Culture Experience Center processes and retains personal information within the retention and use period stipulated by relevant laws such as the Personal Information Protection Act, or within the period consented to by the data subject at the time of collection.

2. The retention and use period for each purpose of personal information processing is as follows:

(1) Website Membership Registration: Until membership withdrawal

(2) Inquiries and Consultations: Until membership withdrawal or until the inquiry is fully processed

(3) Reservation Records: Until membership withdrawal Civil Complaints/Administrative Requests: Until the complaint is fully processed

3. Notwithstanding the above, personal information may be retained until the end of the applicable period in the following cases:

(1) When an investigation or inquiry related to a violation of relevant laws is in progress: Until the investigation or inquiry is completed

(2) When any debt or credit relationship arising from website use remains: Until such debt or credit relationship is fully settled

(3) When other laws require the retention of information: Until the period specified by the relevant laws

6. Data Disposal

Paper records are shredded or incinerated; electronic files are securely deleted.

7. User Rights

Users may view, correct, or delete their personal data or request membership cancellation anytime.

8. Cookies

We use cookies to offer personalized services. You may refuse cookies through browser settings.

9. Data Security

We employ encryption, firewall systems, and antivirus software to safeguard your data.

10. Privacy Officer

Name: Kim min su
Email: sky523114@templestay.com
Phone: +82-2-733-4654

11. Non-Member Privacy Policy

This privacy policy also applies to non-members (users who use the service without logging in). Our organization processes non-member personal information as follows.

1. Personal Information Collected

Required Information

- Inquiries/Consultations: Name, contact information (mobile phone number or email), inquiry details

- Experience/Program Reservations: Name, contact information, reservation date and time

Automatically Collected Information

- IP address, browser type, access date/time, service usage logs

- Cookie information

※ Automatically collected information is used for service enhancement, security management, and statistical analysis.

2. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information

- Processing inquiries/consultations and providing responses

- Managing reservations for programs and events

- Handling complaints and providing user support

- Statistical analysis and service quality improvement

- Security management and access control (including non-members)

3. Retention and Use Period of Personal Information

- Inquiry/consultation records: Retained for 3 years, then destroyed (based on civil complaint handling requirements)

- Program reservation records: Retained for 5 years, then destroyed (for verification of service history)

- Website access logs: 3 months (as required by the Communications Secrets Protection Act)

- Cookie information: Deleted upon browser closure or when the user clears cookies

※ When required by law, information is retained for the period specified by relevant regulations.

4. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

We do not disclose non-member personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:

- When the user provides explicit consent

- When required by law or requested by investigative or administrative agencies in accordance with legal procedures

5. Entrustment of Personal Information Processing

We may entrust personal information processing to the following service providers:

- System maintenance providers: Server management, security, and log management

- SMS/notification service providers: Reservation notifications, updates, and messaging services

※ We comply with Article 26 of the Personal Information Protection Act when entrusting personal information.

6. Rights of Non-Members and How to Exercise Them

Non-members have the following rights:

- Request to view personal information

- Request correction or deletion

- Request suspension of processing

- Withdraw previously given consent

Requests will be processed within 10 days after identity verification.

7. Procedures and Methods for Destroying Personal Information

- Electronic files: Permanently deleted using technical methods that prevent recovery

- Paper documents: Destroyed by shredding or incineration

8. Personal Information Protection Officer

Personal Information Protection Officer for Non-members:
Department / Position: Experience Center Operation Team / Assistant Manager Min-su Kim
Phone: 02-733-4654
Email: info@templestay.com

9. Cookies: Use and Rejection

- Cookies may be used to enhance service quality.

- Purpose of cookies: Statistical analysis and saving user preferences

- Cookie rejection: Change browser settings to block or delete cookies

10. Amendments to the Privacy Policy

This Non-Member Privacy Policy may be revised based on changes in laws or internal policies. Any revisions will be announced on our website.

Effective Date

December 9, 2025