Privacy Policy

Last updated: November 16, 2025

At HangeulPath Institute, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you interact with our website and services.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our website.

Personal Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number when you submit inquiry forms
• Course Preferences: Information about your language learning goals and course interests
• Communication Data: Messages and correspondence when you contact us
• Registration Information: Details provided when enrolling in courses or programs

Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referral sources
• Location Data: General geographic location based on IP address
• Cookies and Tracking: Data collected through cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Providing Services: Processing course inquiries, enrollment, and delivering educational services
• Communication: Responding to your questions, sending course information, and providing customer support
• Improvement: Analyzing website usage to improve our content, services, and user experience
• Marketing: Sending promotional materials about our courses and programs (with your consent)
• Legal Compliance: Fulfilling legal obligations and protecting our rights and interests
• Security: Detecting and preventing fraud, unauthorized access, and other malicious activities

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific processing activities
• Contract Performance: When processing is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you
• Legitimate Interests: When we have legitimate business interests that do not override your rights
• Legal Obligations: When processing is required to comply with legal requirements

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with third parties in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist with website hosting, analytics, email delivery, and payment processing
• Analytics Partners: Companies that help us understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing Partners: Advertising platforms for targeted marketing campaigns (with your consent)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. All third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and are only permitted to use your data for specified purposes.

Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL/TLS technology
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis with authentication requirements
• Regular Monitoring: Continuous monitoring for security vulnerabilities and unauthorized access attempts
• Data Minimization: Collecting only the minimum data necessary for specified purposes
• Secure Storage: Personal data stored on secure servers with appropriate safeguards
• Breach Procedures: Established protocols for detecting, investigating, and responding to data breaches

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Active Students: Information retained for the duration of your enrollment and course participation
• Inquiry Data: Contact form submissions retained for up to 2 years unless you request deletion
• Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or request removal from our mailing list
• Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer to comply with legal obligations or resolve disputes

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Japan. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.