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1. Significance of the Privacy Policy

VOCAESCAPE has prepared this Privacy Policy based on the Information and Communications Network Act, striving to explain the processing of user personal information within VOCAESCAPE as clearly and comprehensively as possible.

The Privacy Policy has the following important significanc

- It transparently provides information on what data VOCAESCAPE collects, how it uses the collected information, and when and how it disposes of information once the purpose of use is achieved

- In the event of a personal information breach, it informs users whom to contact and what assistance is available to prevent further damage and remedy any harm already incurred.

- Above all, it defines the rights and obligations between VOCAESCAPE and users regarding personal information, serving as a means to guarantee users' ‘right to self-determination over personal information’

2. Personal Information Collected

Users can utilize most VOCAESCAPE services, such as word searches and content viewing, without registering as members. VOCAESCAPE collects only the minimum personal information necessary for service use.

Personal information collected from users during service use includes the following:

- IP addresses, cookies, service usage records, device information, and location information may be generated and collected during service use.

- Additionally, images or audio may be collected during services like image or voice search

Generated information, such as device information, may be automatically generated and collected during PC web, mobile web, or app usage. Such collected information may or may not constitute personal information, depending on factors like whether it is linked to personal informatio

3. Use of Collected Personal Information

Personal information is used solely for the following purposes: managing users of VOCAESCAPE and related services, developing, providing, and improving services, and establishing a secure internet usage environment

- Personal information is used to provide existing services (including advertising) and to discover new service elements and improve existing services, such as conducting demographic analysis, analyzing service visit and usage records, and providing customized services.

- In addition to providing existing services (including advertising), including content, we use personal information to discover new service elements, such as demographic analysis, analysis of service visit and usage history, and personalized service provision, and to improve existing services.

- Personal information is used to build a service environment where users can use the service with peace of mind in terms of security, privacy, and safety.

4. Destruction of Personal Information

VOCAESCAPE generally destroys users' personal information without delay upon service termination. However, if separate consent has been obtained from the user regarding the personal information retention period, or if laws and regulations impose an obligation to retain information for a certain period, the personal information is securely stored for that duration.

Personal information for which the purpose of collection and use has been achieved, such as upon service termination or the expiration of the retention period agreed upon with the user, is destroyed using methods that prevent recovery. Information subject to statutory retention obligations is also destroyed using methods that prevent recovery without delay after the relevant period expires.

Electronic files are securely deleted using technical methods to prevent recovery or restoration. Printed materials are destroyed by methods such as shredding or incineration.

5. VOCAESCAPE's Efforts for Personal Information Protection

VOCAESCAPE strives to manage users' personal information securely and endeavors to protect personal information at the level required by the Information and Communications Network Act and the Personal Information Protection Act

Personal information is encrypted. Beyond passwords and unique identification information required by law to be encrypted, sensitive personal information is additionally encrypted and stored.

We securely manage personal information against internal and external security threats. We regularly back up data to prevent the leakage or damage of members' personal information due to hacking or computer viruses. We utilize the latest antivirus programs to prevent the leakage or damage of users' personal information and data. We securely transmit and receive personal information over networks using encrypted communication.