Privacy Policy
This policy explains how Osan Center handles information and data associated with the use of its website and digital platforms.
The Osan Center for Media and Peace Analysis places a high priority on protecting the privacy of visitors to its website and users of its digital platforms. This Privacy Policy explains the principles governing how the Center handles information that may be collected when you visit osancn.com or communicate with the Center through the channels and forms available on the website.
As an independent research and media institution focused on peace analysis and political, security, economic, and humanitarian issues, Osan Center is committed to handling data responsibly and in a manner proportionate to the purpose for which it is collected, and to refraining from using it for purposes inconsistent with this policy.
Information We May Collect
The nature of the information the website may collect depends on how visitors use its services. It may include information users provide voluntarily as well as certain technical data required to operate, improve, and protect the website.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
When contacting Osan Center by email, through contact or registration forms, or when applying for opportunities or programs announced by the Center, users may provide information such as their name, email address, contact details, institutional affiliation or professional role, and any information or files they choose to submit as part of an application or correspondence.
This information is used to process the request, inquiry, or application for which it was provided, or to communicate with the person who submitted it.
Where a particular opportunity or program involves specific data-processing requirements, additional information may be provided in the relevant announcement or application form.
B. Technical Information
Certain basic technical information may be collected automatically when the website is used, including browser and device type, operating system, pages visited, time and duration of visits, referral source, Internet Protocol (IP) address, and other technical information required to operate and protect the website.
This data may be used for operational, statistical, and security purposes, helping the Center understand website performance, improve user experience, and detect technical problems or improper use.
How We Use Information
- Operating the website and improving its performance and user experience.
- Responding to correspondence, inquiries, and contact requests.
- Managing applications for jobs, training programs, fellowships, opportunities, and projects.
- Measuring the reach of research and media content and understanding website usage patterns in aggregate.
- Developing the Center’s content and digital services.
- Maintaining website security and limiting attempts at misuse.
- Complying with applicable lawful requirements.
The Center does not use personal data obtained from users for purposes that are not reasonably consistent with the purpose for which the data was collected.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Osan Center website may use cookies or similar storage technologies that are necessary to operate certain website features, remember user preferences, improve performance and browsing experience, or obtain statistical information about website usage.
Some third-party services used on the website may place their own cookies in accordance with their respective policies and terms.
Users can manage, delete, or disable certain cookies through their browser settings.
Third-Party Services and External Websites
The Osan Center website may contain links to external websites or platforms, including social media and messaging services and other services used to access and interact with the Center’s content.
When users access an external service, that service’s handling of data is governed by its own privacy policy and terms. Osan Center does not control the privacy practices of websites and platforms that operate independently of the Center.
The website may also rely on technical service providers for hosting, security, performance, website management, statistical measurement, or other technical functions.
Osan Center Does Not Sell or Trade Users’ Personal Data
Personal information obtained by the Center is not used for commercial purposes outside the scope of services and activities associated with the website. It is shared only where necessary to operate or protect services or to comply with legitimate legal obligations.
Sharing Information
A limited amount of information may be shared with technical service providers used by the website when necessary to operate or protect the website or to provide a service requested by the user.
Information may also be disclosed where required by an applicable legal obligation or where necessary to protect the security of the website or the rights of the Center or its users, to the extent permitted by law.
Information Security
Osan Center takes reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or unlawful alteration.
The website uses secure communication methods, including HTTPS, to help protect data transmitted between the user’s browser and the website.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Data Retention
The Center retains personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or for the period required by legitimate operational, regulatory, or legal requirements.
When there is no longer a legitimate need to retain such information, it may be deleted or anonymized where possible and appropriate.
User Rights and Choices
Users may contact Osan Center to inquire about personal information they have previously provided to the Center or to request its correction, updating, or deletion where feasible and where doing so does not conflict with a legal obligation or legitimate interest in retaining the information.
Users may also manage cookies and similar technologies through their browser settings.
Children’s Data
The Osan Center website does not intentionally seek to collect personal data from children.
Because some of the Center’s journalistic and research materials address issues affecting children and conflict-affected communities, the Center takes care to respect privacy, human dignity, and professional standards when publishing such content, in accordance with its Editorial Policy.
Published Content and Public Information
Journalistic and research materials published on the website may include names or publicly available information relating to individuals, institutions, or other entities in the context of media coverage, research, or analysis.
This editorial use of information is distinct from the collection of personal data from website users and is governed by the professional and ethical standards set out in Osan Center’s Editorial Policy.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
Osan Center may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect technological or regulatory developments or changes to the website’s services.
When a material update is made, the revised version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest update.
Contact Us
Osan Center welcomes inquiries regarding this Privacy Policy or the way information and data are handled. The Center can be contacted through the official channels listed below.
