WE:IN Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 26, 2025
Last Updated: June 22, 2025
WE:IN ("the App") is operated by independent developer Seokju Kang ("Developer") who values your privacy and complies with relevant privacy regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data.
1. Information Collected and Collection Method
1.1 Types of Information Collected
- Required: Email address, encrypted password, nickname
- Automatically Collected: Device information, push notification token, service usage records
- Optional: Event details (title, content, date, time), group information
1.2 Collection Method
- Entered by users during account creation or app usage
- Automatically collected during use of the service
2. Purpose of Use
- User management and identity verification
- Providing calendar and group-sharing features
- Push notifications (e.g., event or group alerts)
- Improvement of service through usage analysis
3. Retention and Usage Period
- Personal data is retained during the period of active use.
- Upon account deletion, all data is immediately and permanently removed.
- Data may be retained longer only when required by law.
4. Data Deletion Procedure and Method
4.1 Deletion Procedure
Once the purpose of data collection is achieved, or upon user withdrawal, personal data is flagged for deletion and then securely destroyed.
4.2 Deletion Method
Electronic data is permanently deleted using secure, irreversible methods.
5. Third-Party Sharing
We do not sell or share personal information to third parties. However, limited data may be processed by the following external services:
- Firebase (Google): For authentication, data storage, and analytics
- Expo: For push notification delivery
6. User Rights and How to Exercise Them
- Users may view, edit, or delete their personal data at any time.
- Users may withdraw consent or delete their account at any time via in-app settings.
- If the user is under 14, a legal guardian may request access or deletion of the child's data.
7. Security Measures
- Passwords are securely stored using encryption (e.g., bcrypt)
- Data transmission is encrypted via HTTPS
- Access to data is controlled and monitored
8. Data Protection Officer
9. Changes to the Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be revised due to legal or policy changes. Any updates will be announced within the app.
10. Remedies for Privacy Infringement
If your rights are violated, you may file a report or seek consultation from the following institutions:
- KISA (Korea Internet & Security Agency): 118 (privacy.kisa.or.kr)
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: +82-1833-6972 (www.kopico.go.kr)
- Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Cybercrime Unit: 1301 (www.spo.go.kr)
- Korea National Police Agency Cyber Bureau: 182 (ecrm.cyber.go.kr)
This Privacy Policy has been effective since April 26, 2025 and was last updated on June 22, 2025.