Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: December 1, 2024

At Animal Free Initiative (AFI), we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

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  • Analyze Performance: Cookies help us understand how visitors use our site, so we can improve its functionality and content.
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3. Types of Cookies We Use

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4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies at any time:

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5. Third-Party Cookies

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6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Please revisit this page regularly for the latest information.

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① Purpose of Use
  • Updates on Animal Free Initiative activities (newsletter), campaigns, event information
② Items Used
  • Name, mobile phone number, email address
③ Retention and Use Period
  • From the date of consent until consent is withdrawn
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Consent to the Collection and Use of Personal Information for CMS Regular Donation Application (If applicable)

① Purpose of Collection and Use
  • Withdrawal and management of regular donations via CMS automatic transfer
② Items Collected
  • Financial institution name, account number, account holder’s name, account holder’s date of birth (or business registration number)
③ Retention and Use Period
  • Until CMS use ends or consent is withdrawn
  • However, if retention is required by relevant laws, it will be kept for the corresponding period.

Consent to the Collection and Use of Unique Identification Information (Mandatory, for donation receipt issuance)

① Recipient
  • National Tax Service (Hometax)
② Purpose of Provision
  • Issuance of electronic donation receipts and income deduction processing
③ Items Provided
  • Name, resident registration number (or business registration number), donation amount, donation date
④ Retention and Use Period
  • Retention period according to relevant laws
(※ Without consent, electronic donation receipt issuance is not possible)

Consent to the Collection and Use of Unique Identification Information (Mandatory, for donation receipt issuance)

① Purpose of Collection and Use
  • Issuance of donation receipts and reporting to the National Tax Service (Legal basis: Article 160-3 of the Income Tax Act)
② Items Collected
  • Resident registration number (individual) or business registration number (business)
③ Retention and Use Period
  • Legal retention period according to relevant laws
※ Unique identification information is securely managed based on legal grounds.
※ Without consent, donation receipt issuance is not possible.

Consent to the Collection and Use of Personal Information

① Purpose of Collection and Use
  • Receipt and management of donations
  • Issuance of donation receipts (including electronic donation receipts)
  • Management of donors and related support information
② Personal Information Collected
  • Mandatory items: Name, contact details (mobile phone, email), donation information (amount, date, method)
  • For donation receipt issuance: Resident registration number (individual) or business registration number (business)
  • For electronic issuance and contact purposes: Mobile phone number, email address
  • For CMS regular donations: Financial institution name, account number, account holder’s name, account holder’s date of birth (or business registration number)
③ Retention and Use Period
  • Until the purpose of issuing donation receipts and managing donations is achieved
  • However, if retention is required by relevant laws (Income Tax Act, Corporate Tax Act, etc.), it will be kept for the legally mandated retention period
④ Right to Refuse Consent and Disadvantages
  • You have the right to refuse consent to the collection and use of personal information.
  • If you refuse consent to mandatory items, receipt of donations and issuance of donation receipts may be restricted.

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