ACE Partners Search Firm Co., Ltd. (the "Company") processes personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act of Korea ("PIPA") and other applicable laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how the Company processes and protects personal information.
1. Purposes of Processing Personal Information
The Company processes personal information for candidate identification and communication; executive search, professional search and Global Talent Solution services; assessment of education, career, qualifications and skills; candidate recommendations to client companies with an appropriate legal basis or consent; client consultation and contract management; and handling inquiries and complaints.
2. Categories of Personal Information
Candidate information may include name, date of birth, gender, contact details, address where necessary, education, employment and career history, position, qualifications, professional skills, language ability, desired role/location/compensation, and information contained in resumes or career documents. Client contact information may include name, company, department, title, business contact details and information necessary for consultation and contracts. Unique identification information and sensitive information will be processed only where legally permitted and necessary.
IP addresses, access logs and device/browser information may be generated and collected while using the website for security and service operation purposes.
3. Retention Period
The Company retains candidate and applicant information for one (1) year from the date of consent to the collection and use of personal information. If the data subject withdraws consent or requests deletion before the end of that period, the Company will destroy the information without undue delay, unless retention is required by applicable law. Other personal information is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the relevant purpose or as required by applicable law.
4. Provision to Third Parties
The Company does not provide personal information to third parties except with an appropriate legal basis, including the data subject's prior consent where required. Candidate information may be provided to a client company for recruitment review only after the relevant candidate has agreed to the recommendation or where otherwise lawfully permitted.
For the Global Talent Solution, the Company may receive resumes and related information of overseas candidates from local sourcing partners outside Korea. The Company maintains procedures to confirm that such partners have provided required notices and obtained a lawful basis for providing candidate information. The Company currently does not provide candidate personal information held in Korea to overseas partners or make such information available for access, processing, or storage outside Korea.
5. Entrustment of Processing
The Company entrusts the following processing tasks to the service provider below. The Company supervises the service provider and implements safeguards in accordance with applicable law, and any change to the service provider or entrusted tasks will be disclosed through this Privacy Policy.
| Service provider | Entrusted tasks |
|---|---|
| Hantta Soft Co., Ltd. | Hosting (server and database storage) and maintenance of the website and the recruitment management system |
6. Destruction
When personal information is no longer necessary, the Company will destroy it without undue delay unless retention is required by law. Electronic records will be securely deleted so that they cannot reasonably be restored, and paper records will be destroyed by appropriate physical means.
7. Rights of Data Subjects
Data subjects may exercise rights available under applicable law, including requests for access, transmission where applicable, correction, deletion, suspension of processing and withdrawal of consent. Requests may be submitted to the Company by email, telephone or in writing.
8. Security Measures
The Company implements reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards, including internal management controls, access control, minimization and training of authorized personnel, access log management and security measures designed to prevent loss, theft, leakage, alteration or damage.
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Company's website uses only session cookies necessary to provide the service, such as keeping you signed in. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. The website does not use cookies or third-party analytics tools for visitor analytics or advertising purposes. You may refuse cookies through your browser settings; however, services that require signing in may then be limited.
10. Personal Information Protection Officer
- Name: Kim Jin-goo
- Telephone: +82-2-556-0010
- Email: acehr@acepartners.kr
11. Remedies and Complaints
Data subjects may contact the Company or the competent Korean privacy authorities for inquiries, complaints or dispute resolution.
- Personal Information Protection Commission / Privacy Infringement Report Center: 118 (within Korea), privacy.kisa.or.kr
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: 1833-6972 (within Korea), www.kopico.go.kr
- Supreme Prosecutors' Office, Cyber Investigation Division: 1301 (within Korea), www.spo.go.kr
- Korean National Police Agency, Cyber Bureau: 182 (within Korea), ecrm.police.go.kr
12. Changes to this Privacy Policy
Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be disclosed on the Company's website.
Effective Date: October 7, 2026