The Korean Cultural Centre UK (“KCCUK,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information collected through our website. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, how long we retain it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

About us

Personal Information We Collect

• Newsletter Subscription Form

  
  

  • Name, including first and last name

  • Email address




• Purpose of Collection and Use

  
  We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide newsletter subscription services;

  • To send updates regarding the KCCUK programmes, events, announcements, and related cultural information;

  • To carry out related administrative, recordkeeping, and service management purposes; and

  • To comply with applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

  
  We do not use the personal information collected through our website forms for unrelated commercial marketing purposes.



• Retention and Use Period

  
  Personal information collected for newsletter subscriptions will be retained and used until you unsubscribe from the newsletter or request deletion of your personal information.
  After the applicable retention period, personal information will be deleted, deactivated, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable laws and internal administrative procedures.



• Third-Party Service Providers

  
  The KCCUK may use trusted third-party service providers, including website hosting, form management, email subscription, and email distribution service providers, to operate our website and related services.
  These service providers may process personal information only as necessary to provide such services on behalf of the KCCUK.



• Disclosure of Personal Information

  
  The KCCUK does not sell personal information collected through our website.
  We may disclose personal information only in the following limited circumstances:
  

  • To service providers that support website operation, email subscription management, or related administrative services;

  • When required by applicable law, regulation, or legal process;

  • When necessary to protect the rights, safety, security, or property of the KCCUK, website users, or the public; or

  • With your consent or at your direction.




• Cookies

  
  Our website uses only cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. We do not use advertising, marketing or analytics cookies.



• Your Rights

  
  Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
  

  • be informed about how your data is being used;

  • access personal data;

  • have incorrect data updated;

  • have data erased;

  • stop or restrict the processing of your data;

  • data portability (allowing you to get and reuse your data for different services); and

  • object to how your data is processed in certain circumstances.

  
  You may unsubscribe from the KCCUK newsletters at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our email communications or by contacting us directly.



• Right to Refuse Consent

  
  You have the right to refuse consent to the collection and use of your personal information. However, if you refuse to provide the required information, you may not be able to subscribe to our newsletter.



• Security

  
  The KCCUK takes reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information collected through our website. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information submitted online.



• Children’s Privacy

  
  Our website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate consent where required by applicable law. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.



• Changes to This Privacy Policy

  
  The KCCUK may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.



• Contact Us

  
  If you have any questions or concerns about our use of your personal information or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact us at:



• Korean Cultural Centre UK

  
  
  • Grand Buildings, 1-3 Strand, London WC2N 5BW
  • Tel: +44 (0)20 7004 2600
  • E-mail: info@kccuk.org.uk
  
  If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent authority for data protection.



Last Updated: 24 July 2026