Privacy Policy
Seongmo Dental Clinic (hereinafter ‘the Clinic’) establishes and discloses the following privacy policy in accordance with Article 30 of the Personal Information Protection Act, in order to protect the personal information of data subjects and to promptly and smoothly handle related grievances.
Article 1 (Purpose of Processing Personal Information)
The Clinic processes personal information for the following purposes. The personal information processed will not be used for purposes other than the following, and if the purpose of use changes, necessary measures such as obtaining separate consent will be implemented in accordance with Article 18 of the Personal Information Protection Act.
- Medical treatment and hospitalization, examination reservations, reservation inquiries, and treatment consultation
- Providing administrative services such as billing, payment, and refund of medical fees
- Securing smooth communication channels for delivering notices and handling complaints
Article 2 (Processing and Retention Period of Personal Information)
The Clinic processes and retains personal information within the retention/use period prescribed by law or the period consented to when collecting personal information from data subjects.
- Medical records: 10 years (Article 15 of the Enforcement Rules of the Medical Service Act)
- Prescriptions: 2 years
- Website membership information: Until membership withdrawal
(However, if an investigation is in progress due to a violation of relevant laws, until the investigation is completed)
Article 3 (Items of Personal Information Processed)
The Clinic collects the minimum personal information necessary for medical treatment and use of additional services.
- Required items: Name, Resident Registration Number (pursuant to the Medical Service Act), Address, Contact Information
- Optional items: Email, Guardian’s contact information, etc.
Article 4 (Destruction of Personal Information)
The Clinic destroys personal information without delay when it becomes unnecessary, such as when the retention period has elapsed or the processing purpose has been achieved.
Article 5 (Personal Information Protection Officer)
The Clinic designates the following Personal Information Protection Officer, who takes overall responsibility for personal information processing and handles complaints and remedies for data subjects.
- Personal Information Protection Officer: Jang Tae-yun, Director
- Affiliation: Seongmo Dental Clinic
- Contact: 02-922-3966
Article 6 (Remedies for Infringement of Rights)
Data subjects may inquire with the following institutions regarding remedies and consultation for infringement of personal information.
- Personal Information Infringement Report Center: privacy.kisa.or.kr / Dial 118 (no area code)
- Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Cyber Investigation Division: www.spo.go.kr / Dial 1301 (no area code)
Supplementary Provisions
This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 16, 2026.