Privacy Policy
South Korea Friends Association in Cyprus
Last updated: 22 August 2025
1. Introduction
The South Korea Friends Association in Cyprus (“the Association,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, become a member, attend our events, or communicate with us.
We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and the data protection laws of the Republic of Cyprus.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Personal Information: name, email address, phone number, postal address, nationality (if provided), and other details submitted through membership forms or event registrations.
Communication Data: emails, messages, and inquiries sent to us.
Event Participation Data: attendance records, photos or videos (with consent), and feedback.
Website Data: IP address, browser type, and browsing activity (via cookies and analytics).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To process membership applications and maintain membership records.
To communicate with you about Association activities, events, and news.
To organize and manage events, cultural programs, and community activities.
To comply with legal obligations under Cypriot law.
To improve our website and services.
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data may only be shared with:
Event partners, service providers, or sponsors (only when necessary and with safeguards).
Authorities or regulators if legally required.
5. Data Storage & Security
Personal data is stored securely and accessed only by authorized officers of the Association.
We take technical and organizational measures to protect your data against loss, theft, or unauthorized use.
Data will be retained only as long as necessary for the purposes stated above or as required by law.
6. Cookies & Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies and analytics to improve user experience.
You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the site may not work correctly.
7. Your Rights (Under GDPR)
As a data subject, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”) when data is no longer needed.
Restrict or object to processing of your data.
Request data portability (transfer of your data to another organization).
Withdraw consent at any time (for example, to stop receiving emails).
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on our website.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: