1. Personal Data Collected and Purposes
1) Data Categories
- Required: Email address, password, nickname, (for revenue distribution) bank account information
- Optional: Name, date of birth, phone number, profile image
- Automatically collected: IP address, access logs, cookies, service usage records, device information
2) Purposes of Use
- User registration and account management
- Writing/evaluating synopses and episodes, distributing completed novels, and revenue sharing
- Handling inquiries and customer support
- Service improvement and personalized content
- Compliance with legal obligations and dispute handling
2. Methods of Collection
- User input during sign-up, login, content submission, and revenue distribution requests
- Automatic collection during Platform use (access logs, cookies, etc.)
- Voluntary provision via customer support inquiries or events
- Receipt from third parties only with prior user consent
3. Retention and Use Period
- In principle, data is retained only until the purpose of collection is fulfilled.
- Upon account deletion, personal data is destroyed without delay, unless retention is required by law.
- Examples of statutory retention:
- E-commerce consumer protection laws: transaction records (up to 5 years)
- Tax-related laws: tax calculation records (up to 5 years)
- Other cases where retention is required by applicable laws
After the retention period expires, data is destroyed in an irrecoverable manner.
4. Sharing with Third Parties
- The Company does not share personal data with third parties without prior user consent.
- Exceptions:
- Where the user has provided prior consent (e.g., for revenue distribution processing)
- Where required by law for investigation, inquiry, or court proceedings
- Where provided in de-identified form for statistics/research/surveys
When sharing occurs, the Company will notify users of the recipient, purpose, items, and retention period and obtain consent where required.
5. Outsourcing of Processing
The Company may outsource the following tasks to provide the services.
- Examples: server hosting, payment processing, customer support, AI draft generation
- Vendors: will be disclosed via prior notice when applicable
The Company supervises vendors contractually to ensure safe processing.
6. Destruction Procedure and Method
- Procedure: destroyed promptly upon expiration of retention period or fulfillment of purpose
- Method:
- Electronic files: deleted in an irrecoverable manner
- Paper documents: shredded or incinerated
- Data required to be retained by law is stored separately and destroyed after the statutory period.
7. User Rights and How to Exercise Them
- Users may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, or withdrawal of consent regarding personal data.
- How: via “My Page” on the Platform or through customer support
- Withdrawal of consent may limit access to certain services.
8. Security Measures
- Encryption/hashed storage for key data such as passwords
- Security systems to prevent hacking and malware
- Minimization of personnel handling personal data and regular training
- Access control and physical security measures
9. Cookies and Similar Technologies
- The Company may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience.
- Users may block cookies via browser settings, which may limit certain features.
10. Contact for Privacy Inquiries
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact:
11. Changes to this Policy
- This Policy may be amended due to changes in laws or Company policies.
- We will provide notice at least 7 days in advance, and changes take effect after 7 days from notice unless otherwise required by law.
12. Miscellaneous
- Matters not stated herein are governed by applicable laws.
- Disputes are governed by Korean law, and the court with jurisdiction over the Company’s principal office shall have first-instance jurisdiction.
Appendix This Privacy Policy is effective from 2026-01-01.