1. Scope and Overview
Whiskey Cat (“we,” “us,” or “our”) complies with the Personal Information Protection Act, the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, and the Act on the Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, Etc. (the “E-Commerce Act”), as well as other applicable laws, and is committed to protecting users’ personal information.
This Privacy Policy applies to our WhiskeyCat Account Book app and explains what we collect, how we use it, how long we keep it, and how we delete it.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Required Information
- Nickname
- Email address
- Password
- For users under 14 years of age: legal guardian information
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Service usage information and access logs
- IP address and browser information
- Cookies
- Records of misuse or abusive behavior
2.3 Paid Services
- Payment information
2.4 Events and Promotions
- Shipping address, contact details, and other information necessary to deliver prizes
Note: The items above may include, including but not limited to, the examples listed for each category.
3. How We Collect Information
- Information you enter or voluntarily provide when registering for and using the service via the web or app
- Information you provide when participating in events, contacting customer support, or using coupons
- Information automatically collected through cookies and similar technologies (including, including but not limited to, log analysis)
4. How We Use Personal Information
- Service delivery: Identity verification, providing personalized features, payment and billing, and content delivery
- Member management: User identification, prevention of misuse, delivery of notices, and handling inquiries and complaints
- Marketing and advertising: Event notifications, personalized content recommendations, and statistical analysis
5. Sharing and Disclosure of Personal Information
We do not disclose personal information to third parties without prior consent, except:
- When required by applicable laws, regulations, or legal proceedings
- When necessary for billing and payment settlement for services provided
- When information is provided in a de-identified or aggregated form that does not identify an individual (e.g., for statistics or marketing)
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described above, after which it is promptly deleted. However, certain information may be retained as required by law or our internal policies:
Retention under Company Policy
- Records of misuse: 3 years
Retention Required by Law
- Records of contracts or withdrawal of subscription: 5 years
- Records of payment and supply of goods/services: 5 years
- Records of consumer complaints or dispute resolution: 3 years
- Identity verification records: 6 months
- Access logs (including IP addresses): 3 months
7. Deletion and Destruction
- Procedure: After the purpose of processing has been achieved, information is moved to a separate database and destroyed after the applicable retention period expires.
- Method:
- Electronic files: Permanently deleted using irreversible technical methods
- Paper documents: Shredded or incinerated
8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect access data and service usage history. You can manage or refuse cookies through your browser settings. Users should be aware that some features of the service may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
9. Your Rights and Choices
- You may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or suspension of processing of your personal information.
- You can delete your account directly in the app’s Settings or by contacting customer support.
- For users under 14 years of age, consent and the exercise of rights must be made by a legal guardian.
10. Security (Technical and Organizational Safeguards)
- Technical measures: Encrypted storage, antivirus programs, intrusion prevention systems, and secure transmission protocols (SSL/TLS encryption)
- Organizational measures: Access controls, staff training, and internal audits
11. Children’s Privacy
For users under 14 years of age, we obtain consent from a legal guardian and enable the guardian to exercise all relevant rights on the child’s behalf.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal requirements or changes to our internal policies. If changes are made, we will provide at least seven (7) days’ prior notice via in-app notices.
13. Contact Us (Privacy Officer)
- Name: Yechan Lee
- Phone: +82-70-4141-5278
- Email: official@whiskeycat.team
If you have privacy-related questions or complaints, please contact us using the details above. We will respond promptly and in good faith.
Effective Date: August 10, 2025