Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2025

1. Introduction

The Belog app (hereinafter referred to as the “Service”) values the personal information of its users and strives to protect it in accordance with relevant laws. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) explains what information is collected during the use of the Service and how that information is processed. By using the Service, you agree to this Policy.

2. Personal Information We Collect

2.1 Membership Registration and Account Information

When a user registers for the Service (e.g., using Google or Apple login), the Company may collect the following information:

This information is used to allow users to continue using the Service, and to enable data restoration (e.g., after reinstallation).

2.2 Diary Entries, AI Feedback, and Recommended Words

The user’s English diary entries, AI (Artificial Intelligence) feedback, recommended words, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “Content”) are stored on the server. This allows the user to restore the data when the app is reinstalled or when logging in from another device using the same account.

2.3 Other Automatically Collected Information

In the process of using the Service, the Company may collect minimal technical information such as the app version, access time, and error logs. This information is used internally to improve the quality of the Service and to analyze errors.

3. Purpose of Using Personal Information

The Company processes users’ personal information for the following purposes:

4. Information on AI (Artificial Intelligence) Usage

This Service uses an AI engine (LLM) to analyze users’ English diary text and generate feedback or recommended words. During this process, portions of the user’s written text may be transmitted to the Company’s server or an AI processing server. The AI feedback provided is for reference, and whether or not to use it is entirely up to the user.

5. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties

As a general rule, the Company does not disclose users’ personal information to external parties. However, exceptions may apply in the following cases:

6. Retention and Use Period of Personal Information

The Company, in principle, promptly destroys personal information once the purpose of collection and use is fulfilled. However, if retention is mandated by law for a certain period or if separate user consent has been obtained, the Company will retain the information for the specified period.

If an account deletion request is made, the user’s account information and stored Content (diaries, feedback, etc.) may be deleted immediately or after a certain grace period in accordance with internal policy.

7. User Rights and How to Exercise Them

Users may request to view, correct, or delete their personal information at any time, and may stop using the Service by deleting their account. However, if an account is deleted, some or all of the user’s stored Content may become irretrievable.

If you have any inquiries, objections, or complaints regarding the processing of personal information, you can contact us using the information provided at the bottom of this Policy. The Company will promptly address them in accordance with applicable laws and internal guidelines.

8. Protection of Children’s Personal Information

This Service is not intended for children under the age of 13, and the Company does not intentionally collect or process personal information from children under 13. If it is confirmed that a child under 13 is using the Service without parental or legal guardian consent, the Company will make reasonable efforts to promptly delete such information.

9. Measures to Ensure the Security of Personal Information

The Company takes technical and administrative measures to protect users’ personal information securely. For example, data transmitted between the server and the app is encrypted, access rights to personal information are minimized, and security systems are in place to prevent unauthorized external access.

10. Use of Cookies

This Service is provided as a mobile app and does not use web-based cookies. Therefore, there is no need for users to configure settings for blocking or allowing cookies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Policy may be updated due to future Service changes, internal policy modifications, or amendments to relevant laws. For significant changes, the Company will provide prior notification through in-app notices or email. If you continue to use the Service after the updated Policy is announced, you will be deemed to have agreed to the changes.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or personal information-related inquiries, please contact us at the following email address:

Email: lifebuddy90@gmail.com