Effective Date: 03/01/2014
Last Updated: 06/20/2022

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ROBOTIS ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website robotis.com.

It also explains your rights to control our use of cookies under applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store data that can be recalled by a web server in the domain that placed the cookie.

We also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases:

• • Consent: For non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing)
• • Legitimate Interests: For essential cookies necessary for website operation

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

Examples:

• • Authentication
• • Security
• • Load balancing

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website.

• • Examples: Google Analytics (_ga, _gid)
• • Data collected: anonymized IP, pages visited, session duration
• • GDPR Note: IP anonymization is enabled where applicable

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

Examples:

• • Language preferences
• • Region selection

4.4 Advertising / Targeting Cookies

These cookies track browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements.

May be set by:

• • Advertising partners
• • Social media platforms

5. Third-Party Cookies

We allow selected third parties to place cookies for:

• • Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics)
• • Advertising and remarketing

These providers process your data according to their own privacy policies.

6. International Data Transfers (GDPR)

Your data may be transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards such as:

• • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• • Adequacy decisions

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights:

• • Right to access your personal data
• • Right to rectification
• • Right to erasure ("Right to be forgotten")
• • Right to restrict processing
• • Right to data portability
• • Right to object
• • Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: webadmin@robotis.com

8. Your Rights (CCPA/CPRA – California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• • Know what personal information we collect
• • Request deletion of your personal information
• • Correct inaccurate information
• • Opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• • Limit the use of sensitive personal information

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell personal data in the traditional sense. However, some cookie-based advertising may be considered "sharing" under CCPA/CPRA.

You may opt out by:

• • Clicking "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" link on our website Using the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal
• • Adjusting your cookie preferences

9. Cookie Consent and Control

Consent Banner (GDPR Requirement)

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

• • Accept all cookies
• • Reject non-essential cookies
• • Customize preferences

No non-essential cookies are set before consent is given.

Manage Cookies via Browser

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• • Delete cookies
• • Block cookies
• • Set preferences

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

We recognize Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals where required by law and treat them as valid opt-out requests under applicable regulations.

10. Data Retention

Cookies are stored for different durations:

• Session cookies: deleted when browser is closed
• Persistent cookies: remain until expiration or deletion

Typical durations:

• Analytics cookies: up to 26 months
• Marketing cookies: varies by provider

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

• ROBOTIS Co., Ltd.
• Magokjungang 5-ro 1-Gil, Gangseo-gu, Seoul, 07594
• Email: jskyu@robotis.com

For EU Users (if applicable): Data Protection Officer (DPO): JSKYU / jskyu@robotis.com