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Privacy

Maximus Commitment to Privacy

Thank you for visiting the Maximus website (Site) operated by Maximus Co., Ltd. (the “Company”, “We”, “Maximus”). Maximus respects your privacy and we have developed the following privacy statement to demonstrate our commitment to you. This Privacy Statement applies to personal information we collect about you on the Maximus website located at www.maximuskr.co.kr (the “Site”) and describes the type of information collected, how that information is used, and the choices users have about the collection and use of this information.

This privacy statement applies to:

Information we collect about you
How we use the information
Choices you have about how we collect and use your information

This privacy statement does not apply to:

Privacy practices associated with any activities done outside your use of this Site
Websites other than this website
Applications other than this application
Products and services not available or enabled through the Site

Items of Personal Information Processed

Voluntary Information

In order to use some of this Site’s features, you may be asked to provide personal information. Maximus does not collect any personal information about you through this site unless you provide that information voluntarily. You provide information voluntarily when you request additional information. By clicking the “I agree to the terms of use and privacy statement ” box, you are providing explicit consent to the collection of your personal information. We clearly identify data you must provide so that we may deliver the information you have requested. Maximus may ask that you provide the following information (the list is not exhaustive):

Name
Mailing Address (including postal code)
Country of residence
Email address
Phone number
Organization Name

Automatically Collected Information

Our web server automatically collects and logs web usage data when you visit the Site. This information, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, referring sites, pages viewed, browser type, operating system, CPU speed, referring or exit web pages, and length of visit, informs us about how visitors use and navigate the Site. Maximus will collect the information above from your visit to the Site only for these purposes and for purposes related to the services we provide.

Purpose of Personal Information Processing

The collection of information through this Site and the disclosure of that information are subject to the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act. To learn more about the Personal Information Protection Act, please visit the Korea Legislative Research Institute site.

Maximus uses the personal information collected for the following purposes:

To respond to an information request you submit through the Site
To provide newsletters and information about Maximus
To provide the information or service you requested or otherwise respond to your inquiries
The improve the content, navigation, and efficiency of the Site
To make you aware of other benefits, products, services or events offered by Maximus that may interest you
To process your application for employment
To enforce the Maximus Terms of Use and otherwise prevent illegal or improper activity related to the Site

Period of Retention and Use of Personal Information

In principle, when the purpose(s) of collection and use of personal information is achieved (e.g., when responding to your request is complete) or when your account is deleted, we will destroy the personal information without undue delay. If personal information is required to be retained under applicable law, such information will be retained for the period and purpose prescribed by law.

An example of retention prescribed by law is as follows:

Protection of Communications Secret Act (Article 15-2)

– Record of computer communication or Internet log, trace data of access point (3 months)

Process and Method of Destruction of Personal Information

Personal information which has fulfilled the purpose for which it was collected or used and has reached the period of time during which personal information was to be processed, will be destroyed in an irreversible way, unless we are required to retain them for a longer period under applicable laws. Personal information stored in electronic files will be deleted in an irreversible way by using technical methods, and printed information will be destroyed by shredding or incinerating. Furthermore, measures will be taken to store by segregating the personal information which is required to be retained even after the expiration of the retention period or whose purpose of collection and use is fulfilled under applicable laws from other personal information.

Rights of Data Subjects and Methods to Exercise Such Rights

You may exercise rights related to the protection of personal information by requesting access to your personal information or the correction, deletion, or suspension of processing of your personal information, etc. in writing or via email, fax, phone, etc. pursuant to applicable laws. You may also exercise these rights through your legal guardian or someone who has been authorized by you to exercise such rights. However, in this case, you must submit a power of attorney to us in accordance with applicable laws. Upon your request, we will take necessary measures without delay in accordance with applicable laws. You can also withdraw your consent or demand a suspension of the personal information processing at any time. Please refer to the “How to Contact” section.

Installation, Operation, and Denial of a Device that Collects Personal Information Automatically

Our website uses “cookies,” “Web beacons,” and similar devices to help you more efficiently use the Site and to track your activities. A cookie is a small amount of data that is transferred to your browser by a Web server and can only be read by the server that gave it to you. It functions as your identification card and enables MAXIMUS to record your activities and preferences. It cannot be executed as code or deliver viruses. A Web beacon is a small transparent gif image that is embedded in an HTML page or e-mail used to track when the page or e-mail has been viewed. MAXIMUS uses cookies and similar devices to track your use of the Site, types of Products and Services viewed and information downloaded, count visitors we receive daily. Our Web servers automatically log the IP/Internet address of your computer. MAXIMUS does not generally use this information to identify you personally.

Our website uses Google Analytics, a service which transmits website traffic data to Google Analytics servers in the United States. Google Analytics does not identify individual users or associate your IP address with any other data held by Google Analytics. We use reports provided by Google Analytics to help us understand website traffic and webpage usage. You may view the Google Analytics Privacy Statement located here.

Opt-Out of Cookies and Google Analytics

If you do not want your browser to accept cookies, you can modify the cookie option in your browser’s settings. However, some Site features or services may not function properly or be accessible without cookies. For additional information on Opting-Out of Google Analytics tracking cookies, please see Google Analytics Opt-Out here.

“Do Not Track”

“Do Not Track” is a preference you can set in your web browser to let websites you visit know that you do not want them collecting information about you. The Site does not currently respond to a “Do Not Track” or similar signals.

Matters related to physical, technical and administrative measures for protecting personal information

Maximus is strongly committed to protecting personal information collected through this Site against unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Maximus limits employee access to personal information collected through this Site to only those employees who need access to the information to perform their official duties. Employees who have access to this information follow appropriate procedures in connection with any disclosures of personal information.

Maximus uses various technological and procedural security measures in order to protect the personal information we collect through the Site from loss, misuse, alteration or destruction. We take the following technical, managerial and physical actions necessary to ensure the security of personal information in accordance with applicable laws.

Managerial Actions: Establishment and implementation of an Information Security & Privacy policies, regular training of employees on personal information protection, etc.
Technical Actions: Management of the right to access the personal information processing system, etc., installation of an access control system, encryption of unique identification information, etc., installation of security programs, etc.
Physical Actions: Restriction on access to personal information storage medium such as the computer room and data storage room.

To protect your communications through the Site, we authenticate, monitor, audit, and encrypt activity. You can tell when the site is secure by looking at the location (URL) field. If the URL begins with https:// (instead of http ://), the document comes from a secure server. This means your personally identifiable information cannot be read or deciphered by unauthorized individuals. This is part of our continuing commitment to protecting your information. Please note, that despite our efforts, no security measures are completely secure. You should be aware that, due to the open and unsecured character of the internet, Maximus cannot be responsible for the security of transmissions of personal information over the internet. We have prepared a formal incident response plan in case of a data breach.

Children

Maximus is committed to protecting Children’s online privacy. We do not direct this site to children or knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 14.

Information Disclaimer

Information provided on this Site is intended to allow the public immediate access to public information. While all attempts are made to provide accurate, current, and reliable information, Maximus recognizes the possibility of human and/or mechanical error. Therefore, Maximus, its employees, officers, and agents make no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information provided by this Site and deny any expressed or implied warranty as to the same.

Changes to this Privacy Statement

We will occasionally update this privacy statement. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date. Please check the Site from time to time for the most current version of our privacy statement. Your continued use of the Site after we have notified you of changes (as described above) constitutes your acceptance of the changes.

	Date of Update	Updated Contents	Links to the Previous Version
1	9.11.2021	Initial privacy statement	Link

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