WAME Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 10th, March,, 2026
Blackhoods Inc. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") values the privacy of our users and complies with applicable data protection laws including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of the Republic of Korea.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when users access and use the WAME platform (the "Service").
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time in accordance with changes in applicable laws or our internal policies. Any changes will be notified through our website or service notices.
1. Personal Information We Collect
We collect the minimum amount of personal information necessary to provide our Service.
1.1 Information Collected During Registration
- Email address
- Nickname
- Password
Purpose:
- User identification
- Account management
- Service provision
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When users use the Service, the following information may be automatically collected:
- IP address
- Access logs
- Cookies
- Device information
- Service usage records
Purpose:
- Service operation
- Security management
- Usage analytics
- Service improvement
1.3 Event and Promotion Information
If users participate in events or promotions, we may collect:
- Name
- Contact information
- Shipping address
Purpose:
- Event operation
- Prize delivery
2. Purpose of Processing Personal Information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
- User account management
- Service provision and operation
- Statistical analysis and service improvement
- Prevention of fraudulent or abusive use
- Customer support
- Event and promotion management
- Compliance with legal obligations
Personal information will not be used for purposes other than those stated above unless required by law or with user consent.
3. Use of User-Generated Content
Content submitted by users (such as reviews, posts, comments, images, and other materials) may be used for the following purposes:
- Service operation and management
- Content display and recommendation features
- Statistical analysis
- AI feature development and service improvement
Where applicable, personal information will be processed in accordance with relevant laws and may be de-identified where necessary.
The Company does not sell user-generated content or provide personally identifiable information to third parties without legal grounds or user consent.
4. Retention Period of Personal Information
Personal information is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill its collection purpose.
However, certain information may be retained for the following periods in accordance with applicable laws.
| Category | Retention Period | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Contract or withdrawal records | 5 years | Electronic Commerce Act |
| Payment and transaction records | 5 years | Electronic Commerce Act |
| Consumer complaints and dispute records | 3 years | Electronic Commerce Act |
| Advertisement records | 6 months | Electronic Commerce Act |
| Access logs | 3 months | Protection of Communications Secrets Act |
After account deletion, certain information may be retained for up to 60 days for dispute prevention and abuse prevention purposes.
5. Destruction of Personal Information
Personal information is destroyed without delay once its purpose has been achieved.
Destruction Methods
Electronic files
- Permanently deleted using technical methods that prevent recovery
Paper documents
- Shredded or incinerated
6. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
We may outsource certain tasks to external service providers to operate our Service.
| Service Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Cloud infrastructure and data storage |
We ensure that our service providers comply with applicable data protection laws.
7. International Transfer of Personal Information
To operate the Service, personal information may be stored on overseas servers.
| Country | Service Provider | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Web Services (AWS) | Cloud infrastructure and server operation |
Transferred Information
- Account information
- Service usage records
- Content data
Retention Period
For the duration of service provision
Appropriate security measures are implemented to protect personal information.
8. User Rights
Users have the following rights regarding their personal information:
- Right to access personal information
- Right to request correction
- Right to request deletion
- Right to request suspension of processing
- Right to withdraw consent
Users may exercise these rights through account settings or by contacting the Personal Data Protection Manager.
9. Automated Processing
The Service may use automated data processing technologies for analytics and service improvement.
Users may request an explanation regarding automated processing results.
10. Cookies
We may use cookies to improve user experience and analyze service usage.
Cookies may be used for:
- Service analytics
- Personalized services
- Usage statistics
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
However, disabling cookies may limit certain Service functionalities.
11. Security Measures
The Company implements appropriate technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal information.
Technical Measures
- Encryption of personal information
- Access control systems
- Security monitoring systems
- Intrusion detection systems
Administrative Measures
- Internal privacy management policies
- Limiting access to personal information
- Employee privacy protection training
12. Personal Data Breach Response
In the event of a personal data breach, the Company will notify affected users and take necessary measures in accordance with applicable laws.
13. Personal Data Protection Manager
The Company has designated a manager responsible for personal data protection.
Peter Choi
Personal Data Protection Manager
Email:
peter@wame.is
Users may contact the above email address for any privacy-related inquiries or requests.
14. External Authorities for Privacy Complaints
Users may also contact the following institutions for privacy-related issues.
Personal Information Infringement Report Center
https://privacy.kisa.or.kr
Phone: +82-118
Supreme Prosecutors’ Office Cyber Investigation Division
https://www.spo.go.kr
Phone: +82-1301
Korean National Police Agency Cyber Bureau
https://cyberbureau.police.go.kr
Phone: +82-182
Supplementary Provision
This Privacy Policy becomes effective on 10th, March, 2026.
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