GIST Research Institute for solar cell and Sustainable energies(RISE) regards the security of user's personal information to be an important matter. GIST RISE collects, retains and handles all personal information based on relevant laws and/or consent of concerned persons.
In the case that the RISE revises its privacy policy, any revisions will be posted on our webpage.

Protection of Personal Information of RISE Web Site Users

The RISE's policy on the protection of personal information on its websites is based on the existing 「Act on the Protection of Personal Information Maintained by Public Institutions」 and the 「Guidelines for Public Organizations' Protection of Personal Information」.
Unless otherwise noted, the following policy applies to the following web page operated by RISE: http://rise.gist.ac.kr

1. Personal Information Automatically Collected and Stored

• ① The following information is automatically collected and saved when users visit the webpage.
  - User's internet server domain and the addresses that the user went through to visit our homepage.
  - User's browser type and OS.
  - Time of visit, etc.
• ② Information Automatically Collected and Stored is used exclusively to provide better services to the user, such as facilitating communication between the user and the web site, and statistical analysis to improve the web page. However, this information may be submitted to relevant institutions in cases mandated by law.
  

2. Personal Information Collected through E-mails and Web Forms

• ① Users can express their opinions by mail, by telephone and by online electronic form. Your entry can be shared by other people based on the related regulations, and can be used as material for policy development and the execution of the related regulations.
• ② RISE makes administrative and technical efforts for the security of web page. However please refrain from sensitive information that may be found problematic in case of web site infiltration.

3. Security Measures in operation of RISE Web Site

For the security or continuation of the service, RISE　operates various programs to monitor network traffic and detect attempts of illegal information change.

4. Linked Sites and Web Pages

When you move to other web sites or web pages by clicking links or banners on the RISE web-sites, privacy policy posted by the operators of the newly opened webpage applies. Please check the private information protection policy of the newly opened sites.

5. Acquisition of Other Users' Personal Information while using RISE Web Site

It is illegal to obtain other users' personal information, such e-mail addresses, while using the RISE webpage. Those who illegally collect or receive personal information of RISE webpage users are punishable by Article 23 of Enforcement Decree of the [Act on the Protection of Personal Information Maintained by Public Institutions].

6. Report on Personal Information Infringement Cases

When you discover anything that may cause the infringement of user rights and such as the leak of personal information while using the RISE web site, please notify the case to the following contacts.