Privacy Policy

The Korean Cultural Center New York (“KCCNY,” “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.

1. Personal Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide through our website forms, including but not limited to:

Newsletter Subscription Form

  • Name, including first and last name

  • Email address

Contact or Inquiry Forms

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Inquiry category or subject

  • Message content

  • Any other information you voluntarily provide in your inquiry

Please do not submit sensitive personal information through our website forms unless it is necessary for your inquiry.

2. Purpose of Collection and Use

We collect and use personal information for the following purposes:

  • To provide newsletter subscription services;

  • To send updates regarding KCCNY programs, events, announcements, and related cultural information;

  • To review, respond to, and manage inquiries submitted through our website contact forms;

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

  • To comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or institutional requirements.

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

3. 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.

Personal information submitted through contact or inquiry forms will be retained only for as long as necessary to respond to the inquiry, manage related administrative records, or comply with applicable legal, regulatory, or institutional requirements.

After the applicable retention period, personal information will be deleted, deactivated, or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable laws and internal administrative procedures.

4. Third-Party Service Providers

KCCNY 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 KCCNY.

Our website is hosted and operated through Squarespace, which may process information submitted through website forms and related website services in accordance with its applicable terms and privacy practices.

5. Disclosure of Personal Information

KCCNY 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, inquiry management, or related administrative services;

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

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

  • With your consent or at your direction.

6. Your Rights

You may request to access, correct, update, unsubscribe from, or delete your personal information, subject to applicable laws and institutional requirements.

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

7. 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 or submit certain inquiries through our website forms.

8. Security

KCCNY 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.

9. 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.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a request regarding your personal information, please contact us at:

Korean Cultural Center New York
122 East 32nd Street
New York, NY 10016

Last Updated: May 23, 2026