PRIVACY POLICY

We will establish a privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as “this policy”) for the handling of personal information of users on this website as follows:

Article 1 (Personal Information)

“Personal information” means information about a living individual which can identify the specific individual by name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact information, or other descriptions contained in such information, as well as data on appearance, fingerprints, voiceprints, and information such as insurance card numbers which can identify the specific individual from the information itself (personal identification information) in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.

Article 2 (Method of Collection of Personal Information)

We may ask users to provide personal information such as name, date of birth, address, telephone number, email address, bank account number, credit card number, driver’s license number, etc. when they register to use our services. We may also collect information related to transactions and payments, including personal information of users, between users and our partners (including information providers, advertisers, and ad distribution companies, hereinafter referred to as “partners”).

Article 3 (Purpose of Collection and Use of Personal Information)

The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows:

To provide and operate our services
To respond to inquiries from users (including verifying the identity of the user)
To send emails to users about new features, updates, campaigns, etc. for the services they are currently using, as well as information on other services provided by us
To contact users as necessary for maintenance, important notifications, etc.
To identify users who violate our terms of use or use our services for fraudulent or unfair purposes and refuse their use of our services
To allow users to view and modify their registration information, delete it, and view their usage status
To charge users for the use of paid services
Any other purposes related to the above purposes

Article 4 (Changes in the Purpose of Use)

We may change the purpose of use of personal information only when it is reasonable to do so and there is a relevant connection to the previous purpose. If we change the purpose of use, we will notify users by a method specified by us or announce it on this website.

Article 5 (Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties)

Except in cases listed below, we will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the prior consent of the user. However, this does not apply if such provision is permitted under the Personal Information Protection Act or other laws and regulations.
1. When necessary to protect a person’s life, body, or property, and obtaining the individual’s consent is difficult.
2. When necessary for the improvement of public health or promoting the sound growth of children, and obtaining the individual’s consent is difficult.
3. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national agency, local government, or a person entrusted by either of the former to perform tasks specified by laws and regulations, and obtaining the individual’s consent could impede the performance of such tasks.
4. When we notify or publicly announce in advance the following items and report it to the Personal Information Protection Commission:
- Purpose of use, including provision to third parties.
- Types of personal information provided to third parties.
- Methods of providing personal information to third parties.
- Procedures for responding to a request from the individual to discontinue the provision of personal information to third parties.
- Procedures for accepting such requests from the individual.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases are exempt from the definition of “provision to third parties”:
1. When we entrust the handling of all or part of the personal information within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.
2. When personal information is provided as part of a business transfer due to a merger or other reason.
3. When personal information is jointly used with specific persons, we inform the individual in advance of the purpose of use, the types of personal information to be jointly used, the scope of persons to use, the purpose of use of the users, and the name or title of the person responsible for the management of the personal information to be jointly used.

Article 6 (Disclosure of Personal Information)

When an individual requests the disclosure of their personal information, we will promptly disclose it to them, except in cases where:

There is a risk of harming the life, body, property, or other rights or interests of the individual or a third party.
There is a risk of significantly impeding the appropriate conduct of our business operations.
It would violate other laws and regulations.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, we will not disclose information other than personal information such as history information and characteristic information, in principle.

Article 7 (Correction and Deletion of Personal Information)

Users may request correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as “correction, etc.”) of their own personal information held by us by following the procedure designated by us in the event that the personal information held by us is incorrect. If we determine that it is necessary to respond to a user’s request under the preceding paragraph, we will promptly correct or otherwise address the personal information in question. If we have made corrections, etc. pursuant to the preceding paragraph or have made a decision not to make corrections, etc., we will promptly notify the user of such decision.

Article 8 (Suspension of Use of Personal Information, etc.)

If we are requested by the individual to suspend or delete the use of personal information based on the grounds that it is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use or has been acquired by fraudulent means, we will promptly conduct necessary investigations. If we determine that it is necessary to respond to such a request based on the investigation results of the preceding paragraph, we will promptly suspend or delete the use of the personal information in question. If we have suspended or deleted the use of personal information, etc. pursuant to the preceding paragraph or have made a decision not to suspend or delete the use, we will promptly notify the user of such decision. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding two paragraphs, if it is difficult or costly to suspend or delete the use of personal information, etc., or if it is necessary to take alternative measures to protect the rights and interests of the user, we may take such alternative measures.

Article 9 (Changes to Privacy Policy)

The contents of this policy may be changed without notice to users, except as otherwise provided for by law or in this policy. Unless otherwise provided by us, the revised privacy policy shall take effect from the time it is posted on this website.

Article 10 (Inquiries)

Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to our contact desk.