Privacy Policy
We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how ure26.com collects, uses, and protects your personal data.
Table of Contents
01 Who We Are
ure26.com is operated by Coontec Co., Ltd., a cybersecurity company specializing in maritime and shipbuilding cyber resilience solutions, headquartered in the Republic of Korea.
ure26.com is a free educational resource that provides regulatory updates, compliance guides, and expert analysis related to IACS Unified Requirements E26 & E27 — the international standards governing cyber resilience for new-build ships.
02 Information We Collect
We collect only the minimum data necessary to provide the services you request.
2.1 Information you provide directly
- Email address— collected when you submit the "Get Early Access" form on our website. This is the only personal data we actively request.
- Consent timestamp & IP address — recorded at the time of form submission to document your explicit consent in compliance with applicable law.
2.2 Information collected automatically
- Usage data — standard web server logs may record your browser type, referring URL, pages visited, and timestamps. This data is anonymized and used solely for security and performance monitoring.
- Cookies — we use only essential functional cookies required for the website to operate. We do not use tracking, advertising, or analytics cookies at this time.
03 How We Use Your Data
We use your email address exclusively for the following purposes:
- Monthly regulatory newsletters — updates on IACS UR E26/E27, IMO maritime cybersecurity guidelines, and related compliance developments.
- Compliance guides & resources — practical guides, checklists, and technical analyses to help maritime professionals stay ahead of cyber resilience requirements.
- Early access notifications — announcements about new free tools, webinars, or resources related to maritime cybersecurity compliance.
- Service communications — important updates about changes to this service or this Privacy Policy.
We will never use your email address for unsolicited commercial promotions, sell it to third parties, or use it for purposes beyond those stated above without obtaining your fresh consent.
04 Legal Basis for Processing
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), we process your personal data based on:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Sending regulatory newsletters & guides | Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a) / PIPA Art. 15(1)(1)) — you explicitly check the consent checkbox before submitting your email. |
| Recording consent timestamp | Legal obligation (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c)) — to demonstrate lawful processing. |
| Website security & abuse prevention | Legitimate interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f)) — protecting our systems and users. |
05 Data Retention
We retain your email address and associated consent record for as long as you remain an active subscriber, plus a maximum of 30 days after unsubscription (to process the removal and suppress future mailings).
Anonymized, aggregated newsletter engagement statistics (open rates, click rates) may be retained indefinitely as they cannot identify any individual.
Web server logs are automatically deleted after 90 days.
06 Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights regarding your personal data. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at marketing@coontec.com. We will respond within 30 days.
| Right | What it means |
|---|---|
| Right of Access | Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. |
| Right to Rectification | Ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete data. |
| Right to Erasure | Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"). |
| Right to Restrict Processing | Ask us to limit how we use your data in certain circumstances. |
| Right to Data Portability | Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format. |
| Right to Object | Object to processing based on legitimate interests. |
| Right to Withdraw Consent | Unsubscribe at any time — no questions asked. |
| Right to Lodge a Complaint | File a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the Korean Personal Information Protection Commission — pipc.go.kr; or the EU supervisory authority in your country of residence). |
07 Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data, including:
- HTTPS/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our servers
- Access controls limiting who within Coontec can access subscriber lists
- Data processing agreements with any third-party processors we engage
In the unlikely event of a data breach that affects your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and the relevant supervisory authority within 72 hours of becoming aware, as required by GDPR Article 33.
Please note that no transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. If you have concerns about your data security, please contact us immediately.
08 International Data Transfers
Coontec Co., Ltd. is based in the Republic of Korea. The Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) provides data protection standards recognized as adequate by many international frameworks.
If we use an email service provider (ESP) headquartered outside Korea (e.g., in the EU or USA), data transfers to such providers are conducted under appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as required under GDPR Chapter V, or equivalent mechanisms.
ure26.com serves a global maritime audience. By submitting your email, you acknowledge that your data may be processed in countries other than your country of residence, subject to the protections described in this Policy.
09 Privacy Officer and Grievance Handling Department
The Company has designated a Privacy Officer and a Grievance Handling Department as follows to address user inquiries and complaints regarding personal information.
Privacy Officer and Grievance Handling Department
Officer in Charge: Kim Myeong-jun, Business Management Team, Coontec Co., Ltd.
Grievance Handling Department: Business Management Team, Coontec Co., Ltd.
Contact: marketing@coontec.com
10 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or new services. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify existing subscribers via email before the changes take effect
- Where required by law, obtain fresh consent for new processing activities
We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of ure26.com after the effective date of changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy for non-material changes.
11 Contact Us
For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact our Privacy Point of Contact:
Privacy Inquiries
Coontec Co., Ltd.
Email: marketing@coontec.com
Website: https://ure26.com
We aim to respond to all legitimate privacy inquiries within 5 business days, and to complete any statutory requests (access, erasure, portability) within 30 calendar days.