WindyChat Messenger Privacy Policy
Article 1 (Purpose)
WindyChat Messenger (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”) processes personal information to provide users with smooth communication services. This personal information processing policy informs you of what information is collected and how it is used in relation to the protection of users’ personal information.
Article 2 (Personal information items collected)
When a user signs up for or uses the service, the service may collect the following personal information.
Article 3 (Purpose of collection and use of personal information)
The Service uses the collected personal information for the following purposes:
1. Smooth progress of user authentication and registration procedures
2. Service provision and management (chat service, notifications, customized user services, etc.)
3. Service improvement and research analysis (statistics and analysis for improving user experience)
4. Customer support and response to service-related inquiries
5. Compliance with legal obligations (requests pursuant to laws, etc.)
Article 4 (Retention and Use Period of Personal Information)
The service retains personal information until the purpose of collecting personal information is achieved, and if the user deletes the account or withdraws from the service, the information is immediately destroyed. However, if the information must be retained for a certain period of time by law, it will be retained in accordance with the relevant laws.
Article 5 (Provision of personal information to third parties)
The Service does not provide users' personal information to third parties. However, it may be provided in the following exceptional cases:
1. When the user has agreed in advance
2. When there is a request by law
3. When provided to an affiliated company as necessary for service provision (in this case, the information provided will be minimized)
Article 6 (Measures to ensure the security of personal information)
The service is taking the following security measures to protect personal information:
1. Encryption of personal information storage and transmission
2. Management of personal information access rights
3. Regular security checks and vulnerability management
Article 7 (User Rights)
1. Access to personal information: Users can access their personal information at any time.
2. Modification and deletion of personal information: Users can modify or delete their personal information.
3. Withdrawal of consent to use: Users can withdraw their consent to use the service at any time. In this case, service provision may be restricted.
Article 8 (Changes to Personal Information Processing Policy)
The Service may change its personal information processing policy, and any changes will be notified through notices within the Service. Changes will take effect from the date of notice.
Article 9 (Contact Information)
For inquiries or requests regarding the personal information processing policy related to the service, please contact us at the following:
E mail: support@windychat.com
Article 10 (Consent to use photos and personal information)
The service may collect photos that users register as profile photos or share during chats. By uploading their own photos to the service, users agree that such photos may be used within the service. Photos provided by users may be used within the service and are protected from external disclosure.
o Purpose of use: User profiles, chat services, other service-related activities, etc.
o Period of use: Retained until the user deletes the photo or cancels the account.
When using the service, the user agrees to the service collecting, using, and retaining personal information by agreeing to the matters stated in this personal information processing policy. Personal information will not be used for purposes other than those stated in this policy, and will not be provided to third parties without the user's explicit consent.
Users may selectively refuse to provide their photos or specific personal information while using the service. However, in order to use some service functions (e.g. user profile photos, sharing images in chats, etc.), photos or specific personal information may be required. In this case, even if they are not provided, there may be restrictions on the use of the service.
Users may withdraw their consent to the use of their provided personal information or photos at any time, and may request modification or deletion of their personal information through the settings within the service. If consent is withdrawn, there may be restrictions on the use of some services.
Supplementary provisions
This Privacy Policy is effective from April 16, 2025.