['Privacy Policy\n\nAt Hanseo Language Institute, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information when you use our online platform. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.\n\nInformation We Collect \nWe collect information that you provide directly to us when you register for courses, participate in workshops, subscribe to newsletters, or communicate with us. This information may include your name, contact details, date of birth, language proficiency level, payment information, and other relevant details necessary to provide our educational services.\n\nWe may also collect certain technical data automatically through your use of our site, such as IP addresses, browser type, device information, and usage data, to help improve the functionality and security of our platform.\n\nHow We Use Your Information \nYour personal data is used for the following purposes: \n• To provide and manage Korean language courses, business Korean training, culture workshops, online tutoring, and test preparation services. \n• To process payments and send important communications related to your enrollment or services requested. \n• To improve our services by analyzing usage patterns and feedback. \n• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraud or unauthorized activity.\n\nData Sharing and Disclosure \nWe do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in delivering our educational services, such as payment processors or IT support, under strict confidentiality agreements.\n\nWe may also disclose your data when required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Hanseo Language Institute, our users, or others.\n\nData Retention \nYour personal information is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.\n\nYour Rights \nUnder the GDPR and relevant local laws, you have the right to: \n• Access the personal data we hold about you. \n• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. \n• Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances. \n• Object to or restrict the processing of your data. \n• Withdraw consent where processing is based on your consent. \n• Request the transfer of your data to another service provider in a structured, commonly used format.\n\nTo exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the physical address provided below.\n\nSecurity \nWe implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to safeguard your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.\n\nChildren’s Privacy \nOur services are intended for adults and individuals capable of entering into agreements. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 16. If we become aware of such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.\n\nInternational Data Transfers \nAs our institute operates in South Korea, your data may be transferred and processed within the country and internationally. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws to provide an adequate level of security.\n\nChanges to This Policy \nWe may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on our online platform with the date of revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.\n\nContact Information \nIf you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, you may contact us by mail at:\n\nHanseo Language Institute \n45 Teheran-ro, 7th Floor \nGangnam-gu, Seoul \nSeoul Special City, 06159 \nSouth Korea\n\nPhone: +82-2-555-7890 \n\nWe appreciate your trust in Hanseo Language Institute and are dedicated to protecting your privacy as you engage in learning the Korean language and culture with us.', 0.0013244, 'gpt-4.1-mini']