Privacy Policy

60Hertz Inc. ("the Company") complies with applicable laws and regulations, including the Personal Information Protection Act and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. We are committed to protecting the rights and interests of data subjects by establishing and complying with this Privacy Policy.

This Privacy Policy explains what types of personal data we collect, the purposes for which we use that data, how long we retain it, and the measures we take to protect your information.

Article 1. Items of Personal Data Collected and Collection Methods

The Company collects and processes personal information in accordance with Article 15 (1) of the Personal Information Protection Act for smooth service provision.

The following personal data is collected when using our services:

• Required: Name, company name, department and job title, email, phone or mobile number

We collect personal data through our website (https://60hz.io/).

During service use, IP address, cookies, visit history, and access logs may be collected for service improvement and error resolution purposes. Depending on whether this data is linked to other information, it may or may not constitute personal information.

Article 2. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Data

We use personal information for the following purposes:

1. To identify and respond to inquiries and communicate results

2. To discover and enhance new service elements and improve existing services

3. To provide event information, promotional content, and marketing materials

Article 3. Retention and Use Period of Personal Data

We promptly dispose of personal data once its intended purpose is fulfilled, unless a longer retention period is required by law or separately agreed to by the data subject.

If separately agreed upon, the following retention applies:

• Data items: Name, company name, department and title, email, phone or mobile number

• Retention period: 2 years from the date of inquiry

In accordance with legal obligations, certain data is retained as follows:

• Items: Access logs and location tracking data related to use of electronic communication services

• Legal basis: Protection of Communications Secrets Act

• Retention periods:

  • Access logs: 3 months

  • Communication time and location: 12 months

Article 4. Provision and Outsourcing of Personal Data

We do not disclose personal information to third parties without consent, except:

1. As required by law or at the request of investigative authorities

2. In de-identified formats for statistical, research, or market analysis purposes

We outsource certain services to improve operations, as outlined below:

Subcontractor - Google LLC

Purpose - Cloud service operation and management

Retention Period - Until service or contract termination

Some data may be stored on overseas servers managed by Google LLC.

• Transferred items: Name, company name, department and title, email, phone or mobile number

• Transfer method: Remote transfer via dedicated network

• Data controller: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA

• Legal basis: Article 28-8(1)3 of the Personal Information Protection Act

Article 5. Destruction of Personal Data

Data is destroyed immediately after its collection purpose is achieved unless legally required to be retained longer.

If retention is legally mandated, the data is stored separately and used solely for that purpose.

Destruction methods:

• Electronic data: Permanently deleted using technical means

• Printed materials: Shredded or incinerated

Article 6. Children's Personal Information

We do not collect personal information from individuals under the age of 14.

Article 7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to provide more appropriate and useful services by storing user preferences such as language and settings, thereby enabling a faster and more personalized web experience.

• A cookie is a small text file sent by the server operating the website to the user’s browser, which is then stored on the user’s computer hard drive. When the user revisits the website, the server reads the cookie stored on the hard drive to maintain preferences and deliver customized services.

• Cookies do not automatically or actively collect personally identifiable information, and users can choose to refuse or delete cookies at any time.

Users have the option to manage the installation of cookies. Through browser settings, users may allow all cookies, be notified when a cookie is set, or refuse all cookies. Please note that rejecting cookies may limit the functionality of some services.

How to Manage Cookies:

• Edge Browser: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

• Chrome: [⋮] in the top right corner → Settings → Privacy and security

Article 8. Additional Use of Personal Data

We may use personal information for additional purposes within the scope of the original purpose per Article 15(3) of the Personal Information Protection Act.

Factors considered before such use:

• Relevance to the original purpose

• Predictability based on data collection context

• Impact on data subject’s rights

• Implementation of safety measures such as pseudonymization

Article 9. Use of Pseudonymized Data

For statistical, research, or archival purposes, we pseudonymize data as follows:

• Purpose: Research for service improvement

• Items: Business area, job title, inquiry content

• Retention: Until purpose is achieved

We apply security measures to pseudonymized data equivalent to those used for personal data.

Article 10. Data Subject Rights

Data subjects have the right to:

• Request access to their personal data

• Request correction or deletion

• Request suspension of processing

• Withdraw consent

Requests may be made via mail, phone, or email and will be processed without delay.

Requests can also be submitted through legal representatives, whose authority we will verify.

Article 11. Data Security Measures

We implement the following to ensure data security:

• Internal data protection plans and staff training

• Access control based on job responsibilities

• Encryption of stored data

• Logging and monitoring of access to personal data

• Technical protection against hacking, malware, and unauthorized access

Article 12. Data Protection Officer

The Company is responsible for all matters related to the processing of personal data and has designated the following Data Protection Officer to handle inquiries, complaints, and requests for remedies related to personal data:

Data Protection Officer

• Name: Jonggyu Kim

• Title: CEO

• Contact: hello@60hz.io

For any inquiries or concerns related to your personal data, please contact the Data Protection Officer.

You may also contact the following agencies for support:

• Korea Internet & Security Agency: 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)

• Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: 1833-6972 (www.kopico.go.kr)

• Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Cybercrime Division: 1301 (cid@spo.go.kr)

• National Police Agency Cyber Bureau: 182 (ecrm.cyber.go.kr)

Article 13. Scope and Revision of the Policy

This policy applies solely to the Company’s website and not to third-party sites linked therein.

Any revisions to this policy will be announced on the website at least 7 days in advance. Significant changes affecting data subjects' rights will be announced at least 30 days prior to enforcement.

Addendum

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 14, 2025.