Koreadating (hereinafter "we" or "Service") values your privacy and complies with the Personal Information Protection Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, and other related laws and regulations. This Privacy Policy explains the personal information items collected and used during service use, processing purposes, retention periods, and user rights.
1. Personal Information Items We Collect
| Category | Collection Items | Collection Time |
|---|---|---|
| Required | Email address, password (encrypted storage), nickname, date of birth, gender, country/city | Registration |
| Required | Location information (latitude/longitude), device information (OS, device model), IP address | During service use |
| Optional | Profile photo, self-introduction, interests, SNS links | When user inputs after registration |
| Automatic | Cookies, advertising identifiers (AAID/IDFA), access logs, service usage records | When app runs and website visits |
⚠️ Important Notice
Users under 14 years of age cannot register for membership.
2. Purpose of Personal Information Collection and Use
- Member Management: Identity verification, prevention of fraudulent use, inquiry response
- Matching and Location-based Services: Recommendation of nearby users, distance calculation
- Advertising and Marketing: Personalized ad exposure, event notifications (only for consenting users)
- Service Improvement: Statistical analysis, new feature development
3. Retention and Use Period
Immediately destroyed upon member withdrawal (However, may be retained for the required period according to relevant laws such as e-commerce)
- Contract/withdrawal records: 5 years
- Electronic financial transaction records: 5 years
- Log records: 3 months
4. Third-party Provision of Personal Information
We do not provide users' personal information to external parties as a general rule. However, it may be provided only when users have given prior consent or when required by law.
5. Personal Information Processing Outsourcing
| Outsourcing Company | Outsourced Tasks | Retention and Use Period |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase (Google LLC) | Real-time database, authentication, FCM | Until member withdrawal or outsourcing contract termination |
| AdMob (Google LLC) | Personalized advertising provision | Same as above |
6. User Rights and Exercise Methods
- You can request access, correction, deletion, and suspension of processing of personal information
- Request through [Settings] > [Privacy] in the app or via andyshopnet@gmail.com
7. Overseas Transfer
Firebase and AdMob servers may be located overseas, including the United States. Users have the right to refuse consent to this, and service use may be limited if consent is refused.
8. Personal Information Protection Officer
- Name: Andy Kim
- Email: andyshopnet@gmail.com
9. Personal Information Destruction Procedures and Methods
- Electronic files: Deleted using technical methods that make recovery impossible
- Printed materials: Shredded or incinerated
10. Installation, Operation, and Rejection of Personal Information Automatic Collection Devices
- We provide personalized advertising using advertising identifiers and cookies.
- Users can reject this through device settings or browser settings.
11. Policy Change Notification
When this policy is changed, we will post a notice in the app and on koreadating.net at least 7 days in advance.
📞 Contact
If you have any questions regarding personal information processing, please contact us anytime.
Email: andyshopnet@gmail.com