Privacy Policy
for Recruitment

We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy for Recruitment (“Privacy Policy”) explains how LY Development Centers, “we”, “us”, or “our”, will collect and handle the information you provide us (“Application Information”) when you submit through Recruitment section of our website. Please note that your use of other services we offer is governed by separate terms and/or privacy policy.

Your application for a position and submission of Application Information indicates your acceptance of this Privacy Policy and your consent to the collection, storage, processing, use and transfer of your Application Information by us in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. What types of information does this Privacy Policy cover?

This Privacy Policy covers the information you submit to us when you apply for a position via our website. Application Information includes without limitation to:

  • Name, address, telephone number, email address, or other contact information;
  • Resume or CV, cover letter, previous work experience, educational background, transcripts, or other information you choose to provide to us in connection with the application process;
  • Type of employment sought, desired salary, willingness to relocate, other job preferences, and related information;
  • Names and contact information for referrals; Please note, however, that it is your responsibility to obtain consent from references before providing their personal information to us;
  • Sensitive information (e.g., race, ethnic origin, or information concerning health conditions) if you choose to submit it as part of your Application Information.

For the avoidance of doubt, we wish not to receive any confidential, proprietary, or patented information which you have received from your previous employers.

2. How will my application information be used?

The Application Information you submit to us is used for the following purposes:

  • To assess your skills, qualifications, and interests against our career opportunities;
  • To verify your information and conduct reference checks or background checks;
  • To communicate with you and inform you of career opportunities;
  • To prepare for interview or screening discussion; or
  • To improve our recruitment process.

Please note that, if you accept employment with us, then the information obtained will become part of your employment record and will be used for employment purposes.

3. Who may access my application information?

Only our authorized employees have access to your Application Information such as:

  • The hiring managers (including recruiters and HR Team) at LY Development Centers, and their parent companies and affiliates

4. My choice, my rights & obligations

Submitting your Application Information is voluntary. You can choose what types of Application Information, if any, to submit to us. If you choose, however, not to submit your Application Information, then our ability to consider you as a candidate may be limited. You can always send us an email request at any time to confirm, correct, or delete your Application Information that we hold: dl_lv_recruit@linecorp.com or dl_devcareer@linecorp.com. Upon verification of your identity, we will respond to your request within a reasonable period of time in accordance with relevant law.

You understand that you have the following rights and obligations:

[Rights]

  • Right to know: unless otherwise provided by law, you have the right to know matters related to the processing of your Application Information.
  • Right to consent: except for the cases stated in Article 17 of Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP, you have the right to consent or not consent to the processing of your Application Information.
  • Right of access: unless otherwise provided by law, you have the right of access to view, edit or request correction of your Application Information.
  • Right to withdraw consent: unless otherwise provided by law, you have the right to withdraw your consent.
  • Right to delete Application Information: unless otherwise provided by law, you may delete or request deletion of your Application Information.
  • Right to restrict processing of Application Information: unless otherwise provided by law, you may request restriction of processing of your Application Information. The restriction of processing of your Application Information shall be implemented in its entirety within 72 hours after receiving your request, unless otherwise provided by law.
  • Right to provide Application Information: unless otherwise provided by law, you may request us to provide you with your Application Information.
  • Right to object to processing of Application Information: unless otherwise provided by law, you have the right to object processing of your Application Information to prevent or limit disclosure Application Information or used for advertising and marketing purposes. Unless otherwise provided by law, the objection of processing of Application Information that you request to be implemented within 72 hours after receiving your request.
  • Right to complain, denounce, and initiate lawsuits: according to the law, you have the right to complain, denounce, and initiate lawsuits.
  • Right to claim compensation: You have the right to request compensation for damages according to the laws if any violation of your Application Information occurred, unless otherwise agreed by the parties or provided by the laws.
  • Right to self-defense: You have the right to protect yourself according to the Civil Code of Vietnam, other relevant laws, and Decree 13/2023/NĐ-CP or request competent authorities to protect civil rights according to Article 11 of the Civil Code.

[Obligations]

  • Protect your Application Information; request other relevant organizations and individuals to protect your Application Information.
  • Respect and protect others’ personal data.
  • Provide full and accurate personal data when you consent to process your Application Information.
  • Comply with the law on personal data protection and prevent violations of regulations on personal data protection.
  • Other obligations provided by law.

5. Where is my application information transmitted and how is it stored?

All Application Information you submit to us is transmitted to and stored on our servers where they may be physically located in a country other than where you submitted. By submitting your Application Information, you agree that your Application Information may be transferred to and processed in a country other than where you submitted. To fulfill our commitment to respecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your information, we have implemented reasonable security measures to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, misuse, alternation, and destruction of your information.

Because no method of electronic transmission or method of data storage is perfect or impenetrable, we cannot guarantee that your information will be absolutely safe from intrusion during transmission or while stored in our systems. Any information you submit is sent at your own risk.

6. How long is my application information retained?

We will retain your Application Information only as long as is necessary to fulfill any of the purposes of use described above or to comply with applicable laws.

7. Does the company share my application information?

We may share your Application Information with our parent company and affiliates for the purposes as described in this Privacy Policy. We may disclose your Application Information as part of a contemplated or actual corporate transaction such as a reorganization, merger, sale, joint venture, assignment, transfer or other disposition of all or any portion of our business, assets or stock (including in connection with any bankruptcy or similar proceedings).

Other than described in this Privacy Policy, we will not provide your Application Information to any other third parties without your consent, unless we are obliged or permitted to do so under applicable laws.

8. Questions? Comments?

If you have any questions or comments about our Privacy Policy or practices, please write an email to: dl_devcareer@linecorp.com or dl_lv_recruit@linecorp.com

9. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We will amend our Privacy Policy from time to time for various reasons including to improve our privacy practices and to comply with relevant laws. This Privacy Policy was initially released on 1 August 2019. You can always access our Privacy Policy via this path.

In addition, unless otherwise specified by the relevant laws, we will prompt or send you an email or notify you otherwise before our updated Privacy Policy takes effect, allowing you to check the updated privacy policy in time before choosing to continue allowing us to use your application information and agreeing to the updated Privacy Policy.

Last revised January, 2024