Consent to collection and use of personal data (required)
The Secretariat of the Pohang International Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Forum 2026 (the "Forum") establishes and discloses the following privacy notice pursuant to Article 30 of the Personal Information Protection Act of Korea.
1. Purpose of processing
The Forum processes personal data to confirm participation in the event it hosts/organizes, to identify participants, to provide services and contents, and to handle inquiries and complaints. The data will not be used for any other purpose; if the purpose changes, separate consent will be obtained.
2. Retention period
Participant registration data is retained until a deletion request is made. Where an investigation under relevant laws is in progress, or where claims or obligations remain, the data is retained until such matters are concluded.
3. Outsourcing
- Processor : M&C Communications Co., Ltd.
- Scope : Operation of the event registration system and services, guidance e-mails, SMS and SNS message delivery
The Forum stipulates in the contract the prohibition of processing beyond the purpose, technical and managerial safeguards, restriction on re-outsourcing, supervision, and liability for damages.
4. Rights of data subjects
Data subjects may at any time request access, correction, deletion or suspension of processing of their personal data by writing, telephone, e-mail or fax. The Forum will act on such requests without delay. Requests may be made through a legal representative or an authorized agent.
5. Items processed (mandatory)
First name, Last name, Organization, Position, Mobile phone number, E-mail address. No personal data other than the above is collected. IP address, cookies, MAC address and access logs may be generated automatically while using the website.
6. Destruction
When personal data becomes unnecessary, the Forum destroys it without delay. Electronic files are destroyed by irreversible technical means, and paper documents are shredded or incinerated.
7. Security measures
Managerial measures (internal management plan, regular staff training), technical measures (access control for the processing system, encryption of unique identifiers, security programs) and physical measures (access control to server and archive rooms).
8. Cookies
The website uses cookies to provide optimized services. You may refuse cookies through your browser settings; some services may then be limited.
9. Data Protection Officer / Access requests
Name : Kyoung-ik Min, Title : CEO
Tel : 02-6235-6630, E-mail : ik@mnccom.com, Fax : 02-6235-6634
10. Remedies
Korea Internet & Security Agency Privacy Center (privacy.kisa.or.kr, 118), Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee (www.kopico.go.kr, 1833-6972), Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cyber Investigation (02-3480-3573), National Police Agency Cyber Bureau (182).
11. Effective date
This privacy notice takes effect on 28 July 2026.
* This English text is provided for convenience. In case of any discrepancy, the Korean version prevails.