Privacy Policy
GN2Studio (hereinafter referred to as the 'Company') complies with the personal information protection regulations under the 'Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection' and the 'Personal Information Protection Guidelines' to ensure that users can use our services safely.
1. Collection of Personal Information
The 'Company' collects only the minimum information necessary to provide services during membership registration.
To use the Company's services, users must provide the following required items: ID, Nickname, Password, Name, and Email. Optional items such as occupation, hobbies, and areas of interest can be omitted without affecting general service usage.
2. Personal Information Collection via Cookies
The 'Company' operates 'cookies' to store and frequently retrieve member information. Cookies are small amounts of information sent to the member's computer browser.
When a member logs in, the Company's server reads the content of the cookies in the member's browser and retrieves additional information from the member's computer. Cookies identify the computer but do not identify the individual member. Members have the right to choose whether to use cookies.
However, if you refuse to store all cookies, you will not be able to use the services provided by the Company that require cookies. The Company uses these cookies to analyze the frequency of visits and visit times, identify user tastes and interests, and use them as a measure for target marketing and service reorganization.
3. Consent to Collection of Personal Information
The 'Company' obtains consent for the collection of members' personal information. By including the content of consent for personal information collection in the Terms of Service and clicking the [I Agree] button during registration, it is considered that you have consented to the collection of personal information.
4. Purpose of Collection and Use
The 'Company' collects and uses personal information for purposes such as identifying users, providing the best services through statistics/analysis, and delivering prizes for event winners.
The 'Company' does not request personal information that is likely to significantly infringe on privacy and rights, such as thoughts, past medical history, or beliefs.
5. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
As a principle, the 'Company' does not provide members' personal information to third parties. However, the following cases are exceptions:
- When the member's consent is obtained
- When provided in a form where a specific individual cannot be identified for statistical purposes, academic research, or market research
- When there are special provisions in the relevant laws, such as the Electronic Commerce Act or Telecommunications Business Act
6. Restriction of Personnel Handling Personal Information
The 'Company' minimizes the number of personnel who can handle members' personal information to protect it:
- Personnel performing personal information management tasks
- Personnel performing marketing tasks targeting members
7. Access and Correction of Personal Information
Members can view or correct their registered personal information at any time. You can do this directly through the [My Page -> Manage My Info] menu or contact the Privacy Manager via writing, phone, or email for immediate action.
8. Membership Deactivation (Withdrawal of Consent)
① Members may withdraw their consent for the collection, use, and provision of personal information at any time. You can deactivate your account directly or contact the Privacy Manager for necessary measures.
② Please note that public "posts" registered on communal bulletin boards will not be deleted upon deactivation, so please delete them beforehand if necessary.
9. Retention and Usage Period of Personal Information
In principle, personal information is destroyed without delay after the purpose of collection is achieved. However, the Company preserves information for certain periods if required by law:
| Records for Retention | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Records on contracts or withdrawal of subscription | 5 Years |
| Records on payment and supply of goods | 5 Years |
| Records on consumer complaints or dispute handling | 3 Years |
※ For members suspended due to improper service use, information may be retained for 1 year for protection and legal purposes.
10~11. Technical and Administrative Protection Measures
Technical Measures
We implement IP access restrictions to servers, encryption algorithms for secure data transmission (SSL), and security systems to prevent data theft or alteration.
Administrative Measures
We limit access rights to a minimum number of employees, provide regular security training, and ensure strict handover procedures for personnel changes.
12. Privacy Manager
To protect members' personal information and handle complaints, the Company has designated the following Privacy Manager:
13~15. Children Protection and Policy Changes
- 13. Children Under 14: In principle, the Company does not accept membership from children under 14.
- 14. Dispute Resolution: You can apply for dispute mediation through the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee (http://www.kopico.or.kr/).
- 15. Notification Duty: In case of policy changes, we will notify users on the website 7 days prior to implementation.
16. Detailed Purposes of Collection
- Email, Password: Delivery of notices, confirmation of intent, communication for corrections, password retrieval, and identification for customer support.
- IP Address, Visit Date: Prevention of fraudulent use, investigation requests by law enforcement, and protection of other members.
- Optional Items: Data for providing personalized services.