Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

EcoStep (the "App") values your privacy and complies with relevant laws including the Personal Information Protection Act and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.

1. Personal Information Collected

1.1 Types of Information

1.2 Collection Methods

• Automatically collected during app usage (location, plastic savings, challenge history)
• Directly provided by users (name, email, phone number, posts)
• Social login integration (Kakao, Google, etc.)

2. Purpose of Use

We use the collected personal information for the following purposes:

1. Service Provision: Track environmental activities, map features, community management
2. Challenge Management: User competition and ranking
3. Statistics and Analysis: Service improvement and usage pattern analysis
4. Customer Support: Inquiry response and technical support

3. Third-Party Disclosure

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

• With your prior consent
• When required by law or requested by law enforcement authorities

3.1 Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services, each with their own privacy policies:

• Naver Maps API: Map display and location-based services
  - Naver Privacy Policy
• Claude AI (Anthropic): Chatbot functionality
  - Anthropic Privacy Policy
• Supabase: Database and authentication services
  - Supabase Privacy Policy

4. Data Processing Delegation

5. Data Retention and Usage Period

We delete personal information promptly after the purpose of collection is achieved.

• Upon Account Deletion: All personal information is immediately deleted
• Legal Retention: Information may be retained as required by law

6. Data Destruction Procedures

6.1 Destruction Process

User information is moved to a separate database after the purpose is achieved and stored for a certain period according to internal policies and relevant laws before destruction.

6.2 Destruction Method

• Electronic Files: Deleted using technical methods that prevent recovery
• Paper Documents: Shredded or incinerated

7. User Rights

Users can exercise the following rights at any time:

• Access personal information
• Correct or delete personal information
• Suspend personal information processing
• Withdraw consent (account deletion)

Rights can be exercised through the app's 'Settings' menu or by contacting us.

8. Automatic Data Collection

The App automatically collects location information. Users can deny permissions in device settings, but this may limit some service features.

9. Privacy Officer

We have designated a privacy officer responsible for personal information processing and handling complaints:

10. Policy Changes

This privacy policy may be updated due to changes in laws, policies, or security technologies. Changes will be announced through in-app notifications.

11. Children's Privacy

The App is intended for users aged 13 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

12. Privacy Violation Reporting

For privacy violation reports or consultations, please contact:

• Privacy Violation Report Center: 118 | privacy.kisa.or.kr
• Supreme Prosecutors' Office: 1301 | www.spo.go.kr
• National Police Agency: 182 | cyberbureau.police.go.kr

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025.