PRIVACY POLICY
AMUSE ENTERTAINMENT PRIVACY POLICY
AMUSE ENTERTAINMENT Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") complies with relevant laws and regulations, such as the Personal Information Protection Act, to protect the personal information and rights and interests of users, and to effectively address user complaints related to personal information. The Company establishes and discloses this Privacy Policy as follows.
Article 1 (Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information)
The Company collects and uses the minimum necessary personal information for the following purposes. The collected personal information will not be used for purposes other than those specified below, and if the purpose of use changes, necessary measures will be taken in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act, such as obtaining separate consent.
- Inquiry and Partnership Request Processing (CONTACT US / PARTNERSHIP): Verification of user inquiries, contact/notification for fact-finding investigations, notification of processing results, and service improvement.
- Audition and Open Call Application Management (AUDITION / OPEN CALL): Identity verification of audition and open call participants, evaluation process, notification of results, contact for on-site practical tests, and contract execution.
- Service Provision and Statistical Analysis: Understanding website access frequency, statistics on service usage, and ensuring security and stability.
Article 2 (Items of Personal Information Collected and Collection Method)
1. Personal Information Processed with the Consent of Data Subjects
| Category | Mandatory Items Collected | Optional Items Collected |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiries & Partnership (CONTACT US / PARTNERSHIP) |
Name, Email Address, Contact Number (Phone), Inquiry Details | Company (Affiliation) Name, Personal Information Included in Attachments |
| Audition Application (AUDITION) |
Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Contact Number, Email, Profile Photo, Field of Application | Height, Weight, Career Details, Self-Introduction, Audio/Video Files |
| Open Call Application (OPEN CALL) |
Name, Contact Number, Email, Submitted Work / Proposal | Career Details, Affiliation |
2. Personal Information Processed Without the Consent of Data Subjects
| Category | Items Processed | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Automatically Collected Items | IP Address, Cookies, Service Usage Records, Visit Records, Device Information | Article 15(1)4 of the Personal Information Protection Act |
3. Collection Method
Forms on the website (Contact Us, Audition/Open Call application forms), email submissions, and automatic collection via automated data collection tools.
Article 3 (Processing and Retention Period of Personal Information)
The Company processes and retains personal information within the personal information retention/use period required by law or agreed upon by the data subject when collecting personal information.
- Inquiry and Partnership Records: 1 year from the date the inquiry handling is completed (however, if there is potential for legal disputes, retained until the end of such dispute).
- Audition Applicant Information: 1 year from the later of the date the audition results are notified and the date the audition and recruitment/contracting process is completed.
- Open Call Submission Information: 1 year from the date the evaluation results are notified.
- Automatically Collected Items (IP Address, Cookies, Service Usage Records, Visit Records, Device Information): 1 year from the date of collection.
- In case of ongoing investigation for violation of relevant laws: Until the completion of the relevant investigation.
- Retention Required by Other Laws:
- Computer communication and internet log records and access tracking data: 3 months from the date of collection.
Article 4 (Installation and Operation of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices and Opt-Out Methods)
- The Company uses cookies that store and periodically retrieve usage information in order to provide personalized services and convenience to data subjects.
- A cookie is a small piece of information sent by a web server to a data subject's browser. It is stored on the data subject's computer or mobile device and is automatically transmitted from the browser to the server when the website is accessed.
- Data subjects may configure their browser settings to refuse cookies. However, refusing cookies may make certain services difficult to use.
How to block cookies in web browsers
- Chrome: Select the More menu (⋮) in the upper-right corner of the browser > New Incognito Window (Ctrl+Shift+N)
- Edge: Select Settings and more (…) in the upper-right corner of the browser > New InPrivate window (Ctrl+Shift+N)
How to block cookies in mobile browsers
- Chrome: Select More (⋮) menu in the upper-right corner of the mobile browser > New Incognito tab
- Safari: Settings > Apps > Safari > Advanced > Block All Cookies
- Samsung Internet: Tap the Tabs icon > Turn on Secret mode > Start
Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)
- The Company processes personal information only within the scope specified in Article 1 (Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information). Personal information is provided to third parties only when it falls under Articles 17 and 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act, such as with the consent of the data subject or under special provisions of law.
- To provide services efficiently, the Company provides personal information only to the minimum extent necessary in the following cases.
| Legal Basis | Recipient | Purpose of Provision | Personal Information Provided | Retention and Use Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Provision of law) | (Actual company name) | (Purpose) | (Items) | (Period) |
Article 6 (Entrustment of Personal Information Processing)
- The Company entrusts personal information processing tasks as follows for efficient handling of personal information.
- Entrusted Service Provider (Processor): [Web hosting / Server management company name (e.g., Cafe24, AWS, etc.)]
- Entrusted Tasks: Website server management, system maintenance, and data storage.
- When entering into an entrustment agreement, the Company specifies in writing, in accordance with Article 26 of the Personal Information Protection Act, matters concerning the prohibition on processing personal information for purposes other than the entrusted tasks, technical and administrative safeguards, restrictions on re-entrustment, management and supervision of the service provider, and liability for damages, and supervises the service provider to ensure that personal information is handled securely.
- If the scope of the entrusted tasks or the entrusted service provider changes, the Company will disclose the change through this Privacy Policy without delay.
Article 7 (Procedures and Methods for Destruction of Personal Information)
- The Company shall destroy personal information without delay when it becomes unnecessary, such as upon expiration of the retention period or fulfillment of the processing purpose.
- Destruction Procedure: Personal information subject to destruction is selected and destroyed after obtaining approval from the Company's Privacy Officer.
- Destruction Method: Electronic file formats are deleted using technical methods that make records unrecoverable. Personal information printed on paper is shredded or incinerated.
- If the retention period agreed to by the data subject expires or the processing purpose is achieved, but the Company is required to retain the personal information under other laws, the Company will move the information to a separate database (DB) or otherwise store it separately.
※ Information on the categories of personal information retained under other laws, the legal basis for retention, and the retention periods can be found in Article 3 (Processing and Retention Period of Personal Information).
Article 8 (Rights and Obligations of Data Subjects and Legal Representatives, and Exercise Methods)
- Data subjects may exercise their rights to request access, correction, deletion, or suspension of processing, or withdrawal of consent with respect to their personal information from the Company at any time.
- When collecting personal information of children under 14 years of age in a manner that requires consent, the Company obtains consent from the child's legal representative. In such cases, the Company may request minimum information from the child, such as the legal representative's name and mobile phone number, and confirms the representative's consent by having the legal representative indicate consent on the website where the consent details are posted and sending a text message to the legal representative's mobile phone confirming receipt of that indication.
- Legal representatives of children under 14 years of age may request access, correction, deletion, or suspension of processing of the child's personal information, and the Company will take necessary action without delay.
- Rights may be exercised via written request, email, or telephone. The Company will take necessary action without delay in accordance with applicable laws and notify the data subject of the outcome within the period prescribed by law.
- Rights may also be exercised through a legal representative or an authorized agent of the data subject.
Article 9 (Measures to Ensure Safety of Personal Information)
The Company takes the following measures to ensure the security of personal information:
- Administrative Measures: Establishment and implementation of internal management plans, regular employee training, limiting the number of personnel handling personal information.
- Technical Measures: Management of access privileges for personal information processing systems, retention of access logs and prevention of tampering, encryption or equivalent protective measures for the storage and transmission of personal information and authentication information, installation of security software.
- Physical Measures: Access control to computer rooms and data archives, establishment of storage facilities or installation of locking devices for the secure storage of documents and auxiliary storage media containing personal information.
Article 10 (Privacy Officer and Responsible Department)
The Company designates a Privacy Officer as follows to oversee personal information processing, handle user complaints, and provide remedies:
- Department
- [Management Support Team]
- TEL
- +82-2-723-2377
- FAX
- +82-2-6442-3084
- amuse-ent@amuse-ent.com
- Address
- 5th Floor, Suyeon Building, 8 Eonju-ro 153-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (Sinsa-dong)
Article 11 (Remedies for Rights Infringement)
Data subjects may apply for dispute resolution or consultation with the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee, Personal Information Infringement Report Center, etc., to seek remedies for personal information infringement.
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: 1833-6972 (www.kopico.go.kr)
- Personal Information Infringement Report Center: 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)
- Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cyber and Technology Crime Investigation Division: 1301 (www.spo.go.kr)
- Korean National Police Agency Cyber Investigation Bureau: 182 (ecrm.police.go.kr)
Article 12 (Changes to Privacy Policy)
This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 29, 2026. Any additions, deletions, or revisions resulting from changes in applicable laws or policies will be announced starting 7 days prior to implementation.