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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

Overview

Picture in Korea values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data in compliance with Korean privacy laws.

Article 1: Personal Information Collected

Membership Registration and Reservation

  • Name (Korean, English)
  • Contact Information (email, phone)
  • Nationality
  • Optional: Birth Date, Gender
  • Payment Information
  • Service Usage Records
  • Automatically Collected: IP Address, Cookies, Device Information

Photography Services

  • Photos and videos taken during services

Inquiries and Customer Support

  • Name and contact information
  • Communication records
  • Inquiry details and support history

Article 2: Purpose of Personal Information Use

1. Service Provision and Management

  • Member authentication and account management
  • Service contract performance and fulfillment
  • Reservation management and scheduling
  • Payment processing and billing
  • Complaint handling and customer support
  • Fraud prevention and security measures

2. Marketing and Advertising (Optional)

  • Service and event information delivery
  • Customized service recommendations
  • Targeted advertising and promotions

3. Statistical Analysis

  • Service usage trend analysis
  • Service improvement and development
  • Customer satisfaction surveys and research

4. Legal Compliance

  • Regulatory requirements and legal obligations
  • Responding to legal investigations and requests

Article 3: Information Retention Periods

We retain personal information according to legal requirements:

  • Contract records: 5 years
  • Payment records: 5 years
  • Consumer dispute records: 3 years
  • Electronic transaction records: 5 years
  • Website visits and logs: 3 months

Article 4: Third-Party Information Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent.

Exceptions may apply with your consent or as required by law. We may share information with:

  • Payment gateway companies for transaction processing
  • Photography service providers for service delivery

Article 5: Information Processing Delegation

We may delegate certain information processing tasks to trusted partners:

  • Server management and hosting services
  • Payment system operation and maintenance
  • Communication and messaging services

Article 6: Information Destruction

We securely destroy personal information when its purpose is achieved:

  • Electronic files: Permanently deleted using secure methods
  • Paper documents: Shredded or incinerated securely

Article 7: Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of errors or inaccuracies
  • Request deletion of your information
  • Request suspension of information processing

Article 8: Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Customized service delivery and user experience
  • Usage pattern analysis and service improvement

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

Contact Information

Company: Picture in Korea

Email: support@pikstory.kr

Support Hours: Available 24/7 for privacy-related inquiries

Last updated: December 2024