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PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY

Hanbit Media Services
Last Updated: 25 February 2026


1. Introduction

Hanbit Media Services (“Hanbit”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a digital media operations company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

We manage the operational workflows that support digital content publishing, streaming, and distribution for broadcasters, publishers, and brands across South Korea and wider Asia.

This Global Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when:

  • You visit hanbitmediaservices.com

  • You contact us

  • You engage Hanbit for digital media operational services

  • You interact with systems we operate on behalf of clients

This policy is designed to align with:

  • South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)

  • EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)

  • Applicable US state privacy laws


2. Company Details

Company Name:
Hanbit Media Services

Headquarters:
Seoul, South Korea

Website:
https://www.hanbitmediaservices.com

Privacy Contact Email:
privacy@hanbitmediaservices.com


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3. Our Role in Data Processing

Depending on the context, Hanbit may act as:

A. Data Controller

When processing personal information for our own purposes, including:

  • Website enquiries

  • Business and partnership discussions

  • Vendor communications

B. Data Processor / Service Provider

When operating digital media workflows on behalf of clients.
In these cases:

  • The client remains the data controller.

  • Hanbit processes personal information strictly under contractual instruction.


4. Categories of Personal Information We Collect

A. Business Contact Information

  • Name

  • Company name

  • Job title

  • Business email address

  • Telephone number

  • Information submitted via contact forms

B. Media Operations Data (Client Engagements)

When supporting publishing and distribution operations, we may process:

  • Publishing schedules

  • Platform identifiers

  • Operational logs

  • Performance metrics

  • User access logs

  • Issue and escalation records

Where such data contains personal information, we process it only under client instruction.

C. Website & Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may collect:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral source

This data may be collected using cookies and analytics tools.


5. Why We Use Personal Information

We process personal information to:

  • Respond to enquiries

  • Manage digital publishing workflows

  • Support multi-platform content distribution

  • Monitor service availability and performance

  • Improve operational processes

  • Maintain security

  • Comply with legal obligations

Hanbit does not sell personal information.


6. Lawful Basis for Processing (EU & UK GDPR)

Where GDPR applies, we rely on:

  • Contractual necessity (delivering agreed services)

  • Legitimate interests (ensuring reliable media operations)

  • Legal obligation

  • Consent (where required, including cookies)


7. South Korea PIPA Compliance

Under South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA):

  • We collect personal information only for specified and legitimate purposes.

  • We limit processing to what is necessary for those purposes.

  • We implement appropriate technical and administrative safeguards.

  • Individuals may request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information by contacting us.


8. US Privacy Rights (Where Applicable)

If you are a resident of California or certain other US states, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to personal information

  • Request correction

  • Request deletion

  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information

  • Not be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights

Hanbit Media Services does not sell personal information and does not engage in cross-context behavioural advertising.

To exercise rights:

📧 privacy@hanbitmediaservices.com

Identity verification may be required.


9. Data Sharing

We may share personal information with:

  • Technology and hosting providers

  • Content distribution partners (where required operationally)

  • Analytics providers

  • Professional advisers

  • Regulatory authorities (where legally required)

All third parties are required to apply appropriate data protection safeguards.


10. International Data Transfers

As Hanbit supports content distribution across Asia and internationally, personal information may be transferred across borders.

Where required under EU or UK law, we implement appropriate safeguards such as:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Contractual data protection commitments

  • Equivalent legally recognised safeguards


11. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

  • Support active service engagements

  • Maintain operational records

  • Meet legal and regulatory obligations

Website enquiry data is typically retained for up to 24 months, unless a longer relationship is established.

Retention of client operational data is governed by contractual agreements.


12. Your Rights (EU & UK Residents)

If located in the EU or UK, you may have the right to:

  • Access personal data

  • Rectify inaccurate data

  • Request erasure

  • Restrict processing

  • Object to processing

  • Data portability

  • Withdraw consent

You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.

To exercise rights:

📧 privacy@hanbitmediaservices.com


13. Data Security

Hanbit Media Services implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal information, including:

  • Controlled access to operational systems

  • Monitoring and incident management processes

  • Structured service oversight

Given the nature of digital media services, we prioritise availability, responsiveness, and data integrity.


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14. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly and provide insight into usage patterns.


15. Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

Required for:

  • Secure navigation

  • Core functionality

  • Website stability

These cannot be disabled via our consent tool.

2. Analytics Cookies

Used to:

  • Monitor website performance

  • Understand visitor behaviour

  • Improve usability

Where required under EU or UK law, analytics cookies are placed only after consent.

3. Marketing Cookies

Hanbit Media Services does not currently use advertising or behavioural marketing cookies.

If this changes, this policy will be updated.


16. Managing or Withdrawing Consent

You may:

  • Accept or reject non-essential cookies via our cookie banner

  • Adjust browser settings to block or delete cookies

  • Clear stored cookies at any time

Withdrawing consent does not affect prior lawful processing.


17. Children’s Data

Our services are directed at business and professional users. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.


18. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Global Privacy & Cookie Policy periodically. The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated revision date shown above.