Effective Date

Effective Date: 2025-04-21

Introduction

Dareesoft Inc. (hereinafter “Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) values the personal information of individuals who use our services (hereinafter “Services”) and is committed to protecting it in accordance with applicable laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act of Korea and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter “Policy”) sets forth how we collect, use, retain, and safeguard personal information and how individuals may exercise their rights.

Article 1 (Purpose)

This Policy aims to protect users’ personal information and ensure that any complaints related to privacy are handled promptly and efficiently.

Article 2 (Principles of Personal Information Processing)

1. We collect personal information only as permitted by law or with user consent.
2. Personal information may be provided to third parties only with the user’s prior consent, except when required by law.

Article 3 (Disclosure of Policy)

We publish this Policy on the homepage of our website or through a clearly accessible link. The font size and color are adjusted for visibility.

Article 4 (Changes to Policy)

1. This Policy may be amended due to legal changes or service policy updates.
2. Any changes will be notified at least 7 days in advance (30 days for significant changes) through:

• Notice on the homepage, or
• Email or other contact methods provided by the user.

Article 5 (Information Collected for Service Provision)

We collect the following required information:
- Name, email address, and contact information

Article 6 (Additional Information Collected)

We may additionally collect:
- Company name (for affiliation verification)

Article 7 (Collection Methods)

We collect personal information through:

1. Direct input via our website or mobile app
2. Inquiries or communication with customer service

Article 8 (Use of Personal Information)

We use personal information for:

1. Service provision and account management
2. Customer support and complaint resolution
3. Service improvement and communication
4. Legal compliance and prevention of misuse
5. Marketing and promotional events (with consent)

Article 9 (Retention Period)

1. Personal information is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.
2. Records related to fraudulent activities may be kept for up to 1 year after account termination.

Article 10 (Statutory Retention Periods)

In accordance with applicable laws, we retain information for the following durations:

• E-Commerce Act: 3–5 years
• Communications Secrecy Protection Act: 3 months
• Electronic Financial Transactions Act: 5 years
• Location Information Protection Act: 6 months

Article 11–13 (Data Destruction)

We delete or destroy personal information once it is no longer needed:

• Method: Secure deletion of electronic files or shredding/thermal destruction of printed documents
• Destruction is carried out with approval by the data protection officer

Article 14 (Sending of Promotional Information)

We obtain users’ prior consent before sending promotional messages via electronic means. However, consent may not be required in cases such as:

• Messages related to transactions initiated by the user, sent within 6 months of the transaction
• Voice calls made by registered telemarketers disclosing their identity

Messages sent between 9 PM and 8 AM require separate consent.

Article 15 (Protection of Children’s Personal Information)

1. We do not allow users under 14 years of age to register for our Services.
2. If necessary, we will obtain consent from a legal guardian.
3. Additional verification information may be collected for legal guardians.

Article 16 (User Responsibilities)

1. Users are responsible for keeping their personal information accurate.
2. Use of others’ personal information is strictly prohibited.
3. Users must safeguard their passwords and access credentials.

Article 17–18 (Response to Data Breach)

If we become aware of a data breach, we will promptly notify the affected individuals and regulatory authorities, unless there are justified reasons (e.g., no contact information), in which case public notice on the website for 30+ days may be used.

Article 19 (Overseas Transfers of Personal Data)

1. We do not enter into international contracts that violate privacy laws.
2. Before transferring data abroad, we obtain users’ consent and provide clear notice.
3. We disclose:

• Items to be transferred
• Country, date, and method of transfer
• Recipient identity and contact
• Purpose and retention period

Article 20–21 (Cookies)

1. We use cookies to provide customized services.
2. Users may block or delete cookies via browser settings.

Browser instructions:

• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Whale: Settings > Privacy > Cookies and other site data

Article 22 (Remedies and Inquiries)

Users may file complaints or seek consultation from the following agencies:

• Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: 1833-6972 (www.kopico.go.kr)
• Personal Information Infringement Report Center: 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)
• Supreme Prosecutors’ Office: 1301 (www.spo.go.kr)
• Cyber Bureau of Korean National Police: 182 (ecrm.cyber.go.kr)

For direct inquiries to the Company, please contact our data protection department.