Consent to Collection and Use of Personal Information
You must agree to the following to submit a membership application.
AWC Business Association collects and uses personal information as described below in order to process membership applications, and obtains user consent in accordance with Article 15 of the Personal Information Protection Act. Please review the details before deciding whether to consent.
1. Personal Information Collected
- Required items: company name, representative's name, contact person's name, email, phone number, field of expertise, main field
- Optional items: company website address
2. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information
Used to receive and review membership applications, assess membership eligibility, notify applicants of the review outcome, and provide approved member companies with notices about Association activities (seminars, forums, policy proposals, etc.) and networking support.
3. Retention and Use Period of Personal Information
As a general rule, collected personal information is destroyed without delay once the purpose of the membership review has been fulfilled, except that information for approved members is retained for as long as membership status continues. If an application is not approved or is withdrawn, the information is destroyed within [90 days] even without a separate request.
4. Right to Refuse Consent and Notice of Disadvantages
Users have the right to refuse consent to the collection and use of personal information described above. However, refusing to consent to the required items may limit the Association's ability to accept your membership application.