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We, Shilla HM Co., Ltd. (also hereinafter referred to as the “Company”), use our best efforts to protect your privacy and personal information, and to that end the Company is committed to complying with the Promotion of the Use of Information and Communication Networks and Protection of Information Act (the “Information and Communication Networks Act”), the Privacy Protection Act and all other relevant laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy is posted for public access on the Company’s website(http://www.shillastay.com) so you can be well informed of what we do to protect your personal information.
This Privacy Policy may be revised or updated from time to time according to changes to pertinent laws, government policies or the Company’s internal regulations and we will immediately notify you of such revisions or updates in order that you can be readily aware thereof.
The Company’s Privacy Policy contains the following:
- Date implemented : 2013-10-15
- Last updated date : 2025-06
1. Collection and Use of Personal Information: Purpose, Items, and Methods
a. The Company collects the following personal information as mandatory for membership registration, e-commerce services, and offline service provision.
Category | Items | Purpose | Period |
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Membership Registration | Name (Korean/English), ID, Password, Date of Birth, Email, Contact Information (Mobile Phone), DI, Gender | Identity Verification and Membership Service Provision | Until Membership Withdrawal |
Shilla Rewards Number | |||
Accommodation Reservation | Name (Korean/English), Email, Region (Based on Passport), Reservation Information (Stay Period, Room Type, Number of Guests, Hotel Name), Customer Preferences, Passport Number (Foreign/Domestic), Gender, Contact Information (Mobile/Home Phone), Payment Information (Card Type, Card Number, Expiration Date) | Identity Verification or Complaint Processing | 5 Years After Stay |
Online Accommodation Reservation | Name (Korean/English), Region (Based on Passport), Email, Contact Information (Mobile/Home Phone), Purchase and Reservation History, Stay Period, Payment Information (Card Type, Card Number, Expiration Date), Gender | Hotel Reservation and Customer Service | 1 Year After Reservation Date |
Customer Inquiry (Feedback) | Name (Korean/English), Email, Mobile Phone | Inquiry Response and Service Provision | 3 Years from Date of Collection and Use Consent |
Customer Inquiry (Questions) | Name (Korean/English), Email, Mobile Phone | 2 Years from Date of Collection and Use Consent | |
Kakao: Social Media Personal Identifier ID, Name, Email, Phone Number | |||
Naver: Social Media Personal Identifier ID, Name, Email, Phone Number | |||
Apple: Social Media Personal Identifier ID, Email | |||
Social Media Login Integration | Google: Social Media Personal Identifier ID, Name, Email Address | Social Media Simplified Login Service Provision | Until Social Media Integration Cancellation or Membership Withdrawal |
b. The Company collects the following personal information as optional for membership registration, e-commerce services, and offline service provision.
Category | Items | Purpose | Period |
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Membership Registration (Marketing Consent) | Name (Korean/English), Date of Birth, Gender, Email Address, Mobile Phone Number, Home Phone, Home Address ID, Shilla Rewards Number | Introduction of Shilla HM Co., Ltd. Products and Services, Introduction of Products and Services from Shilla HM Co., Ltd. and Other Affiliated Hotels, Gift and Promotional Event Notifications, Satisfaction Surveys, Market Research | Until Membership Withdrawal or Marketing Consent Withdrawal, Whichever Comes First |
Restaurant Reservation | Allergy Information | Restaurant Menu Provision and Service | 1Year |
Customer Inquiry (Feedback) | Home Phone | Inquiry Response and Service Provision | 3 Years from the Date of Collection and Use Consent |
Customer Inquiry (Inquiries) | 2 Years from the Date of Collection and Use Consent | ||
Newsletter Subscription | Email Address | Newsletter Distribution | Until Newsletter Subscription Cancellation |
c. For online members, the Company may collect IP information, cookie information, service usage records, and payment information (including credit card numbers, account numbers, gift certificate numbers, and telecommunications payment authorization numbers) during service use, solely to provide online member services and confirm financial transactions.
d. The Company collects personal information through the following methods: website membership registration, written forms, fax, telephone, consultation boards, event entries, and the collection of generated information.
2. Disclosure and Sharing of Collected Personal Information to Third Parties
a. The Company, under any circumstances, will not use or disclose customers' personal information beyond the scope stated in the collection and use purposes, except with customer consent or as required by relevant laws and regulations. It, however, may use and provide customers' personal information in the following cases:
[Domestic]
Recipient | Recipient's Purpose of Personal Information Use | Personal Information Items Provided | Personal Information Retention and Use Period | |
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Hotel Shilla | Accommodation Reservation | Integrated Reservation Service and Related Convenience Provision | Name (Korean/English), Date of Birth, Email, Contact Information (Mobile/Home Phone), Stay Period (Arrival/Departure Date and Time), Payment Method Information, Passport Number, Customer Preferences | 5 Years After Stay |
Online Accommodation Reservation | Hotel Reservation and Customer Service | Name (Korean/English), Region (Based on Passport), Email, Contact Information (Mobile/Home Phone), Purchase and Reservation History, Stay Period, Payment Information (Card Type, Card Number, Stay Period, Expiration Date) | 1 Year After Reservation Date | |
Shilla Rewards Service Provision | Name (Korean/English), Gender, Date of Birth, Email, Mobile Phone Number, Purchase and Reservation History, Stay Period (Arrival/Departure Date and Time), ID, Shilla Rewards Number | Until Membership Withdrawal |
[International]
Personal Information Recipient (Country of Transfer, Contact Information) | SHILLA MONOGRAM QUANGNAM DANANG[QUEVIET - QUANGNAM COMPANY LIMITED(Vietnam, privacy@danang.shillamonogram.com) |
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Recipient's Purpose of Personal Information Use | Shilla Rewards Service Provision |
Personal Information Items Transferred | Customer Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Email, Mobile Phone Number, Purchase and Reservation History, Stay Period, ID/Shilla Rewards Number |
Transfer Date and Method | Personal information provided through a secure network when required for business purposes |
Retention and Use Period | Until membership withdrawal or consent withdrawal |
Method, Procedure, and Effect of Personal Information Transfer Refusal | You may refuse the international transfer of personal information by refusing consent for the international transfer. However, if you refuse consent for international transfer, you will not be able to receive Shilla Rewards services, including point accumulation and benefits, when using SHILLA MONOGRAM QUANG NAM-DANANG (Da Nang, Vietnam). |
b. When providing or sharing customer information through partnerships, the Company will notify customers in advance of the recipients, the items to be provided or shared, the purpose of provision, the retention period, their right to refuse consent, and any disadvantages of refusing consent, and will obtain consent for such activities.
c. Personal information may be provided without customer consent in the following cases according to relevant laws and regulations:
3. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
a. The Company outsources personal information processing operations to external specialized companies for service implementation as follows.
b. When entering into outsourcing contracts, Shilla HM Co., Ltd. specifies in contractual documents matters concerning the prohibition of personal information processing beyond the purpose of outsourced operations, technical and administrative protection measures, restrictions on sub-outsourcing, management and supervision of processors, and liability for damages by Article 26 (Restrictions on Personal Information Processing through Outsourcing) of the Personal Information Protection Act, and supervises whether processors handle personal information safely.
c. Following Article 26, Paragraph 6 of the Personal Information Protection Act, when processors sub-outsource our personal information processing operations, they must obtain consent from Shilla HM Co., Ltd.
d. When outsourcing content or processors change, we will promptly disclose such changes through this Privacy Policy.
e. Among outsourced personal information processing operations, those processed internationally are as follows. Shilla HM outsources the following operations for accommodation reservations and customer service, protects user information through information protection policies, and performs these operations under Shilla HM's strict control.
4. Collection of Personal Information through Cookies
a. Cookie Operation
The Company uses cookies for user convenience. Information collected through cookies includes member IDs and IP addresses used for access. Information collected through cookies is used to maintain login status and provide customized, individualized advertising services.
b. Installation/Operation and Refusal of Cookies
Customers have the option to control cookie installation and can set browser options to allow all cookies, require confirmation each time a cookie is stored, or refuse cookie storage. (In Chrome, users can delete all cookies stored on their PC simply by going to Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data. Alternatively, checking the "Clear browsing data on exit" option will automatically delete cookies each time the browser is closed.) However, refusing cookie storage may result in some limitations on services that require a login.
c. The Company uses Google Analytics, a service provided by Google, to analyze your website usage. Information generated through Google Analytics is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and is transmitted to and stored on Google servers in the United States. Google processes information on behalf of the Company to evaluate your website usage, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services related to internet usage. Processed information undergoes randomization to prevent the identification of specific individuals. While you can refuse the use of cookies for the purposes mentioned above through browser settings, this may prevent full use of all website features. You can additionally opt out of the collection and processing of your usage information (including IP addresses) by downloading and installing a browser add-on for your current web browser. For more detailed information about the use of your information, please refer to Google (www.google.com/analytics/learn/privacy.html).
5. Personal Information Retention Period and Destruction
a. The Company retains personal information until the purpose of collection or provision is achieved. When the purpose is achieved or the consent period expires, personal information will be destroyed without delay. Specific destruction timelines are as follows:
b. Destruction Methods
6. Users' Rights and Obligations and Methods of Exercise
a. Customers may at any time access, correct, delete, suspend processing of, or withdraw consent for their registered personal information. To access, correct, delete, suspend processing, or withdraw consent for personal information, customers may click "Member Information" to directly access or correct information, or contact us at the main number (02-2230-0700) or the Personal Information Protection Officer by mail, phone, or email. We will take action without delay after identity verification procedures.
b. When customers request correction of errors in personal information, we will not use or provide such personal information until the correction is completed. Additionally, if incorrect personal information has already been provided to third parties, we will promptly notify the third parties of the correction results to ensure corrections are made.
7. Measures to Ensure Personal Information Security
The Company implements the following technical, administrative, and physical measures to ensure security and prevent loss, theft, leakage, alteration, or damage of customers' personal information during processing:
- Minimization and Training of Personal Information Processing StaffWe minimize the designation of personal information handlers and conduct regular training.
- Regular Internal AuditsWe conduct regular internal audits to ensure the security of personal information processing.
- Establishment and Implementation of Internal Management PlansWe establish and implement internal management plans for the secure processing of personal information.
- Encryption of Personal InformationUsers' personal information and passwords are encrypted for storage and management, accessible only to the individual. Files and transmitted data are encrypted, and essential data is protected through separate security measures. We install security programs and conduct regular updates and inspections to prevent the leakage of personal information and damage from hacking or computer viruses. Systems are installed in areas with controlled external access and are monitored and blocked technically and physically.
- Access Restrictions to Personal InformationWe implement necessary measures for access control to personal information by granting, changing, and revoking access rights to database systems that process personal information, and control unauthorized external access using intrusion prevention systems.
- Retention and Prevention of Falsification of Access RecordsWe retain and manage access records to personal information processing systems for a minimum of 2 years and utilize security measures to prevent the falsification, theft, or loss of access records.
- Use of Locking Devices for Document SecurityDocuments and auxiliary storage media containing personal information are stored in secure locations with locking devices. We establish and operate access control procedures for physical storage locations containing personal information to control unauthorized personnel access.
8. Opinion Collection and Complaint Handling
a. The Company values our customers' opinions and recognizes their right to receive sincere responses to their inquiries at all times. We have established a customer service phone line for smooth communication with our customers.
【Customer Service Center】 Phone: 02-2230-0700 / FAX: 02-2230-0398
b. Phone consultations are available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For inquiries submitted via email, fax, or mail, we will provide sincere responses within 24 hours of receipt. However, inquiries received after business hours or on weekends and public holidays will be processed on the next business day, unless otherwise specified.
c. For other reports or consultations regarding personal information infringement, please contact the following organizations:
9. Personal Information Protection Officer
The Company has designated the following department and Personal Information Protection Officer to protect customers' personal information and handle opinions and complaints regarding personal information:
[Personal Information Protection Officer]
- Name: Yonggyun Kim
- Department: Support Team
- Position: Team Leader
- Phone: 02-2230-0305
- Email: it01.shillastay@shillastay.com
10. Protection of Personal Information for Children Under 14
To comply with the Youth Protection Act, the Company does not collect personal information from children under 14 years of age for membership eligible for accommodation. When collecting information about minors under 14 for other hotel business purposes, we obtain consent from their legal representatives.
11. Transmission of Advertising Information
a. The Company does not transmit commercial advertising information against customers' explicit opt-out intentions.
b. When transmitting advertising information via email for online marketing purposes such as product information guidance, the Company takes measures to ensure customers can easily identify such content in the email subject line and body as follows:
c. When transmitting commercial advertising information through methods other than email, such as fax or mobile text messages, to customers who have consented to receive advertising, the Company takes necessary measures, including displaying the sender's name.
12. Linked Sites
a. The Company may provide links to other companies' websites or materials. In such cases, Shilla HM has no control over external sites and materials and cannot be responsible for or guarantee the usefulness of services or materials provided therefrom.
b. When clicking links on the Company's site to navigate to other sites' pages, the privacy policies of those sites are unrelated to Shilla HM. Please review the policies of the newly visited sites.
13. Posted Content
a. The Company values customers' posted content and makes every effort to protect it from alteration, damage, or deletion. However, this does not apply in the following cases:
b. Fundamentally, all rights and responsibilities related to posted content belong to the individual author. Additionally, information voluntarily disclosed through posts is difficult to protect; please carefully consider before disclosing any sensitive information.