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Privacy Policy

SYL Global Consulting

Last Updated: December 26, 2025

1. Introduction

SYL Global Consulting ("SYL Global," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website (sylglobal.com), engage our services, or interact with us.

Who We Are:

  • Legal Entity: SYL Global Consulting

  • Headquarters: Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • Business: Strategic advisory for European market entry and investment services

Scope: This policy applies to all personal information we collect from clients, website visitors, business contacts, and job applicants.

Legal Compliance: We comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Korea and international privacy standards.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

Contact Information:

  • Name, title, company name

  • Email address, phone number

  • Business address

Business Information:

  • Company details and industry

  • Project requirements and objectives

  • Investment criteria

  • Strategic advisory needs

Professional Information:

  • Employment applications

  • CVs and professional qualifications

  • References

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

Technical Data:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device information

  • Pages visited and navigation patterns

  • Referral sources

Cookies:

  • Session cookies

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics with IP anonymization)

  • Preference cookies

2.3 Information from Third Parties

  • Professional networking platforms (LinkedIn)

  • Publicly available business directories

  • Business partners and referrals

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Service Delivery:

  • Providing strategic advisory services

  • Supporting European market entry

  • Investment advisory

  • Partnership facilitation

  • Project management

Business Operations:

  • Responding to inquiries

  • Processing contracts and payments

  • Maintaining business records

  • Improving our services

Communications:

  • Sending project updates

  • Responding to requests

  • Sharing industry insights (with consent)

  • Marketing communications (with consent)

Legal Compliance:

  • Meeting legal and regulatory obligations

  • Protecting our rights

  • Preventing fraud

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

  • Contract Performance: To deliver our advisory services

  • Legitimate Interests: Business development, service improvement, security

  • Legal Obligations: Compliance with Korean and international laws

  • Consent: Marketing communications and optional activities

5. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information with:

Service Providers:

  • IT and cloud hosting services

  • Payment processors

  • Professional service providers (legal, accounting)

All third-party providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

Professional Advisors:

  • Lawyers, accountants, auditors (as needed)

Legal Requirements:

  • When required by law

  • To protect our legal rights

  • To prevent fraud or illegal activity

Business Transfers:

  • In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

With Your Consent:

  • When you authorize us to share information

6. International Data Transfers

Our business involves cross-border services, particularly between Asia and Europe. When we transfer your information internationally, we implement appropriate safeguards including:

  • Secure transmission protocols

  • Data processing agreements

  • Compliance with applicable privacy laws

  • Contractual protections

7. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

Technical Safeguards:

  • Encryption of sensitive data

  • Secure servers and firewalls

  • Access controls and authentication

  • Regular security assessments

Organizational Safeguards:

  • Employee confidentiality agreements

  • Access limitations based on roles

  • Security training

  • Incident response procedures

While we strive to protect your information, no electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Client data: Duration of engagement plus 7 years (legal/tax requirements)

  • Business contacts: Until relationship ends plus 3 years

  • Website analytics: 26 months

  • Job applications: 12 months

  • Marketing data: Until consent withdrawn

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What We Use:

  • Essential cookies (required for website function)

  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, anonymized)

  • Preference cookies (remember your settings)

Your Control: You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.

10. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal information

  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete information

  • Deletion: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)

  • Objection: Opt out of marketing communications

  • Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for optional processing

How to Exercise Your Rights:

  • Email: privacy@sylglobal.com

  • Mail: SYL Global Consulting, #615, BNK Digital Tower, 398, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, 06619 Seoul, Republic of Korea

We will respond within 30 days.

11. Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for business professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from individuals under 18. If we discover such information, we will delete it promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to external sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting updates on our website

  • Email notification (for significant changes)

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date

14. Contact Us

Privacy Inquiries:

  • Email: privacy@sylglobal.com

  • Address: #615, BNK Digital Tower, 398, Seocho-daero, Seocho-gu, 06619 Seoul, Republic of Korea

  • Phone: +82-2-501-2177

Data Protection Matters:

15. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. We comply with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable international privacy standards.

By using our website or services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

END OF PRIVACY POLICY

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