Privacy Policy

Towaly (“the Company”) establishes the following privacy policy (“this Policy”) regarding the handling of users’ personal information in the services provided through this application (“the Service”).

1. Personal Information: "Personal Information" refers to information as defined under the Act on the Protection of Personal Information, and means information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual, including but not limited to name, date of birth, address, telephone number, contact details, facial features, fingerprints, voiceprints, and health insurance policy numbers—whether alone or in combination with other information.
2. Methods of Collecting Personal Information: 1. When a user registers for the Service, we may ask for personal information such as their email address, name, date of birth, and phone number. 2. When a user uses the Service, we may automatically collect information such as usage data, access logs, and device information. 3. When a user provides personal information through contact forms or surveys. 4. In other cases where we obtain personal information through lawful and appropriate means.
3. Purposes of Collecting and Using Personal Information: The purposes for which we collect and use personal information are as follows: 1. To provide and operate the Service 2. To respond to user inquiries (including identity verification) 3. To contact users as necessary regarding maintenance, important notices, or other relevant information 4. To identify and restrict users who violate the Terms of Service or attempt to use the Service for fraudulent or improper purposes 5. To allow users to view, update, delete, or check their own registered information and usage history 6. For purposes incidental to the above purposes
4. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties: 1. We will not provide personal information to any third party without the prior consent of the user, except in the following cases or as otherwise permitted by the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and other applicable laws and regulations:
(1) When it is necessary to protect the life, body, or property of an individual and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person concerned
(2) When it is especially necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the consent of the person concerned
(3) When it is necessary to cooperate with a national government agency, local government, or a party entrusted by such entities in performing duties prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the user’s consent may impede the performance of those duties
(4) When the following matters have been notified or publicly announced in advance, and the Company has submitted a report to the Personal Information Protection Commission

2. Notwithstanding the provisions of the preceding paragraph, the following cases do not constitute the provision of personal information to a third party:
(1) When the Company entrusts the handling of personal information, within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use
(2) When personal information is provided in connection with a merger or other succession of business
(3) When personal information is used jointly with a specific party, and the user has been notified in advance or the information has been made readily accessible to the user
5. Suspension of Use of Personal Information: 1. If a user requests the suspension or deletion of their personal information (hereinafter referred to as “Suspension of Use”) for any of the following reasons, the Company shall promptly conduct the necessary investigation:
(1) If the personal information is being handled beyond the scope of the intended purpose of use
(2) If the personal information has been obtained by fraudulent or other unlawful means
2. If, based on the results of the investigation in the preceding paragraph, the Company determines that it is necessary to comply with the request, the Company shall promptly carry out the Suspension of Use of the relevant personal information.
3. If the Company suspends use of the personal information, or decides not to do so, the Company shall notify the user of such decision without delay.
6. Changes to this Privacy Policy: 1. The contents of this Policy may be changed without prior notice to users, except as otherwise provided by laws and regulations or in this Policy.
2. The revised Privacy Policy shall become effective from the time it is posted on this website or within the application.
3. If a user does not agree to the revised Policy, they may discontinue use of the Service.

Established: January 1, 2025