Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy
This policy explains how VERIT COMPANY, as the operator of the CELLCODE website, collects, uses, retains, shares and protects personal information in connection with business-to-business inquiries and website access.
The CELLCODE website is operated by VERIT COMPANY (베리트컴퍼니), a business operator based in the Republic of Korea.
CELLCODE respects the privacy of website visitors, prospective buyers, distributors, importers, exporters and other business partners.
This Privacy Policy explains how VERIT COMPANY, as the operator of the CELLCODE website at cellcode.kr (“CELLCODE,” “we,” “us” or “our”), collects, uses, retains, shares and protects personal information.
The website is primarily intended for business-to-business product information, wholesale, distribution and import/export inquiries. It is not currently operated as an online retail store and does not provide customer account registration or online payment functions.
1. Information We May Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
When you contact us by email or through another business inquiry channel, we may collect or receive:
- Name
- Company or organization name
- Job title or department
- Business email address
- Telephone, mobile or messaging contact details
- Country or region
- Product interests
- Intended market or distribution channel
- Sample, quotation or commercial information requests
- Contents of communications
- Documents or files voluntarily attached to an inquiry
Please provide only the information reasonably necessary for your business inquiry.
1.2 Information Processed Automatically
The CELLCODE website is hosted through Blogger, a service provided by Google.
When you access the website, Google or the relevant technical infrastructure may automatically process information including:
- IP address
- Browser type and browser settings
- User-agent information
- Device type and operating system
- Language settings
- Date and time of access
- Referring URL
- Requested pages
- Website interactions
- Cookies and similar identifiers
- Local storage information
- Performance and security metrics
- Diagnostic and server log information
Some of this information is processed directly by Google under Google’s own privacy policies and service terms. VERIT COMPANY may not directly receive or control all technical information processed by Google.
2. Purposes of Processing
We may process personal information for the following purposes:
- Responding to product and business inquiries
- Confirming an inquirer’s identity and business affiliation
- Providing catalogues and product materials
- Reviewing sample and quotation requests
- Discussing wholesale, distribution, import and export opportunities
- Preparing and managing business communications
- Following up on requested information
- Managing ongoing negotiations and business relationships
- Maintaining records of inquiries and communications
- Preventing spam, fraud, misuse and security incidents
- Protecting our legal rights
- Resolving complaints or disputes
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
- Operating, securing and improving the website
We will not intentionally use information submitted for a business inquiry for an unrelated purpose without an appropriate basis or additional notice.
3. Basis for Processing
Depending on the applicable law and circumstances, personal information may be processed on the basis of:
- Your consent
- Steps taken at your request before entering into a business relationship
- Preparation or performance of a contract
- Legitimate business interests in responding to and managing genuine B2B inquiries
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Protection of our rights, systems, business partners and website visitors
Where processing is based on consent, consent may be withdrawn by contacting us. Withdrawal does not affect processing lawfully completed before the withdrawal.
4. Retention Periods
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
General Business Inquiries
Information relating to general product, catalogue, sample, quotation, distribution or partnership inquiries will generally be retained for up to:
Active Business Relationships
Information relating to an active negotiation, contract or ongoing business relationship may be retained for the duration of that relationship and for a reasonable follow-up period.
Legal, Transaction and Dispute Records
Contracts, quotations, transaction records, tax records and dispute-related information may be retained for a longer period where required by law or reasonably necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
Security and Misuse Records
Records relating to spam, fraud, abuse or security incidents may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to prevent repeated misuse or protect the website.
Google Platform Information
Information processed directly by Google may be retained according to Google’s service policies, account settings, security requirements and data-retention practices.
When information is no longer necessary, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize or securely dispose of it.
5. Disclosure and Sharing
VERIT COMPANY does not sell personal information.
Personal information may be shared only where reasonably necessary for the relevant business purpose.
5.1 Google Services
The website and business communications use Google services including:
- Blogger
- Gmail
- Related Google hosting, security and communication infrastructure
Google may process information under its own privacy policy and service terms.
5.2 CELLCODE Business Partners
Where necessary to respond to an inquiry, relevant information may be shared with:
- IDNK
- The relevant product manufacturer
- Authorized suppliers
- Logistics or export service providers
- Professional advisers
- Business partners directly involved in the requested transaction
Only information reasonably necessary for the inquiry, sample request, quotation, technical review or proposed transaction should be shared.
5.3 Legal and Security Requirements
Information may be disclosed where reasonably necessary to:
- Comply with applicable law or legal process
- Respond to a lawful public-authority request
- Investigate fraud, misuse or security incidents
- Protect the rights, safety or property of VERIT COMPANY, CELLCODE, business partners or other persons
- Establish, exercise or defend legal claims
6. Overseas Processing and Transfer
Because CELLCODE uses Blogger and Gmail, personal and technical information may be transmitted to or processed through Google infrastructure outside the Republic of Korea.
Overseas Service Provider
Relevant Services
- Blogger website hosting and delivery
- Gmail business communications
- Google security and service infrastructure
Information That May Be Processed
For website access:
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- User-agent information
- Date and time of access
- Referring URL
- Page-request and interaction information
- Cookies and similar identifiers
- Performance, diagnostic and security information
For email communications:
- Sender and recipient email addresses
- Name and company information included in the email
- Email subject and message content
- Attachments
- Date and time of communication
- Routing, delivery and security log information
Purpose
- Website hosting and delivery
- Email transmission, receipt and storage
- Business communication
- Service operation and maintenance
- Fraud, spam and abuse prevention
- Security and troubleshooting
- Performance measurement and service improvement
Timing and Method
Information may be transmitted automatically through the internet when:
- A visitor accesses the CELLCODE website
- Cookies or similar technologies are used
- An email is sent to or received from CELLCODE
- Google services communicate with Google infrastructure
Countries of Processing
Information may be processed in:
- The United States
- Other countries in which Google, its affiliates or its service providers maintain servers or service infrastructure
The specific processing location may vary depending on Google’s infrastructure, service configuration and operational requirements.
Retention by Google
Google determines its own retention periods according to:
- The type of information
- The service being used
- User and account settings
- Security and fraud-prevention requirements
- Legal and operational requirements
Some information may remain until it is deleted by the relevant account holder, while other information may be automatically deleted, anonymized or retained for a longer period for security or legal reasons.
VERIT COMPANY separately applies its own three-year retention period to general business inquiry records under Section 4 of this Policy.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Blogger and other Google services may use cookies, local storage and similar technologies.
These technologies may be used to:
- Deliver and maintain the website
- Remember browser or language preferences
- Protect against spam, fraud and abuse
- Measure website performance
- Generate service statistics
- Diagnose technical problems
- Maintain security and service quality
Visitors may manage or block cookies through their browser settings. Blocking certain cookies may affect the operation or display of some website features.
CELLCODE does not currently use the following optional tracking or advertising services:
- Google Analytics 4
- Google AdSense
- Advertising remarketing
- Personalized advertising pixels
- Meta Pixel
If an analytics, advertising or additional tracking service is introduced, this Privacy Policy and any required consent or notice mechanism will be reviewed and updated before or at the time of activation.
8. Google Services and Independent Processing
Google may independently determine how information is processed within its services.
Visitors may review Google’s:
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie and technology information
- Privacy controls
- Account activity controls
- Advertising and personalization settings
VERIT COMPANY is not responsible for information-processing decisions independently controlled by Google.
9. Privacy Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to request:
- Confirmation of whether your personal information is processed
- Access to personal information
- Correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion of information
- Restriction or suspension of processing
- Withdrawal of consent
- Objection to certain processing
- Information regarding relevant recipients or service providers
Requests may be submitted through the privacy contact listed below.
We may request reasonable information to verify your identity and connection to the relevant information.
Information may continue to be retained where required by law or where reasonably necessary to prevent fraud, protect legal rights or resolve disputes.
10. Security Measures
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures appropriate to the website and the information processed.
These measures may include:
- Restricting access to authorized persons
- Protecting administrator and email accounts
- Using secure passwords
- Using account authentication and security controls
- Limiting unnecessary collection
- Reviewing access and information-sharing practices
- Using secure website connections where available
- Deleting information that is no longer required
- Responding to suspected security incidents
No electronic transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Visitors should avoid sending unnecessary sensitive information through ordinary email.
11. Children’s Privacy
The CELLCODE website is intended for business professionals, distributors, importers, wholesalers and commercial partners.
We do not knowingly request personal information from children under the age of 14.
If we become aware that such information has been collected without appropriate authorization, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.
12. External Links
The website may contain links to:
- External websites
- Social media platforms
- Google services
- Downloadable documents
- Third-party services
This Privacy Policy does not govern independently operated external services.
Visitors should review the privacy policies of relevant third-party services before providing personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated when:
- Website functions change
- New communication or analytics tools are introduced
- Information-handling practices change
- Service providers change
- International processing arrangements change
- Applicable laws or regulations change
The updated version will be posted on the website with a revised effective date or last-updated date.
Material changes may also be announced through the website or another appropriate communication channel.