Article 1 – Information We Collect and Why

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

1. Account Management
To verify your identity, maintain your account, prevent unauthorized use, handle inquiries and disputes, and deliver important notices.

2. Service Delivery
To provide the features you use, process transactions (when our paid service launches), and improve your experience on the platform.

3. Marketing and Analytics
To send relevant updates and newsletters (with your consent), analyze usage trends, and develop new features. You may opt out at any time.

4. Safety and Security
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access, and to maintain a safe environment for all users.

Article 2 – Information We Collect

① Information you provide directly

Type	Purpose	Data Collected
Required	Account Registration	Name, username, password, email address
Required	Service Usage	Saved content, liked items, usage history
Optional	Profile	Date of birth, gender, profile photo
Optional	Newsletter	Email address, name

② Information collected automatically

Context	Data Collected
Website / App Usage	IP address, cookies, device information, visit timestamps, browsing and usage logs

③ How we collect information
• Registration and account update forms
• Voluntary submissions (e.g., newsletter sign-ups, event participation)
• Partner or affiliate referrals
• Automated tools (cookies, analytics, log files)

Article 3 – How Long We Keep Your Information

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data unless we are required to retain it by law or for legitimate business purposes.

1. Internal retention for security purposes

Data	Reason	Period
Records of abuse or policy violations	To prevent re-registration by bad actors	1 year

2. Retention required by law (applicable upon paid service launch)

Data	Legal Basis	Period
Contract and subscription records (Applicable when paid subscription service launches)	Consumer protection and e-commerce regulations	5 years
Payment and billing records (Applicable when paid subscription service launches)	Financial and tax regulations	5 years
Complaint and dispute records	Consumer dispute resolution requirements	3 years

Article 4 – How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience, analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant content.

What cookies are used for: Understanding how users navigate the Service, personalizing content, and measuring the effectiveness of features and campaigns.

How to control cookies: You can adjust your browser settings to accept, block, or be notified about cookies at any time. Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the Service.

Common browser settings can be found under:
• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Safari: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies

Article 5 – Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We will not share your information with third parties except in the following cases:

1. You have given explicit consent
2. We are required to do so by applicable law or legal process
3. It is necessary to protect the safety of users or the public

When sharing is necessary to provide our services, we will inform you of the recipient, the purpose of sharing, the data involved, the retention period, and your right to refuse, and we will obtain your consent in advance.

Article 6 – Third-Party Service Providers

We engage trusted third parties to help operate our Service. These partners are contractually required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

Provider	Purpose	Retention
Mailchimp	Email and newsletter delivery	Until contract ends

Article 7 – Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted storage of passwords
• Secure data transmission (SSL/TLS)
• Firewall and intrusion protection systems
• Regular data backups
• Access controls limited to authorized personnel

While we take these precautions, no system is completely secure. Members are responsible for keeping their own login credentials confidential. Please use a strong password and log out when using shared devices.

Article 8 – Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access – Request a copy of the data we hold about you
• Correction – Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Deletion – Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Opt-out – Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
• Portability – Request your data in a portable format (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@bookionapp.com. We will respond within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

Article 9 – Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information without consent, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

Article 10 – International Users

Our Service is operated globally. If you are located outside the country in which our servers are based, your information may be transferred to and processed in another jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information receives adequate protection.

Article 11 – Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Customer Support: support@bookionapp.com
Privacy Officer: hkim@bookionapp.com
Phone: 024468390

Article 12 – Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the revised policy on our website and update the effective date below. For material changes, we will notify you at least 7 days in advance via the website or email.

Effective Date: March 30, 2026