1. General Provisions
IVORYSTORY (the "Site") values the privacy of its users and complies with applicable privacy laws and regulations to protect personal information.
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information may be processed when users access and use the Site and its related services, including the purposes of processing, types of information collected, retention periods, and user rights.
2. Purposes of Processing Personal Information
The Site may process personal information to the extent necessary for the following purposes:
- Inquiries and customer support: Reviewing inquiries, responding to requests, and handling user concerns.
- Website operation: Operating the website, maintaining security, addressing technical issues, and improving services.
- Usage analysis: Analyzing website visits and usage patterns to improve content and services.
- Prevention of misuse: Detecting and preventing abnormal access, abuse, and unauthorized use of the Site.
The Site may automatically process information generated during website use, such as access logs, cookies, and IP addresses, without requiring users to enter such information directly.
3. Types of Personal Information Processed
The Site processes only the minimum information necessary for providing its services. The specific information processed may vary depending on the functions and methods of use available on the Site.
| Purpose | Information | Collection Method |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiries and customer support | Name, email address, inquiry details, and other information voluntarily provided by the user | When submitting an inquiry |
| Website operation and security | IP address, access date and time, access logs, browser and device information, and similar data | Automatically generated during website use |
| Usage statistics and service improvement | Page views, referral information, usage patterns, and other analytics data | May be processed through cookies and analytics tools |
IVORYSTORY does not require account registration as part of its standard services and therefore does not separately collect information for account creation. If new features are introduced that require additional personal information, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
4. Retention and Disposal of Personal Information
- The Site will dispose of personal information without unnecessary delay once the purpose of processing has been fulfilled.
- Information submitted through inquiries may be retained for as long as necessary to process and respond to the inquiry and will then be deleted.
- Information may be retained for a longer period when required by applicable law or regulations.
- Automatically generated information, such as access logs, may be retained according to applicable laws, server operation policies, and the period necessary to provide and secure the services.
5. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
The Site does not generally provide users' personal information to third parties.
However, information may be provided where required or permitted by applicable law, or where the user has provided consent or another lawful basis applies.
6. Outsourcing of Personal Information Processing
The Site may engage external service providers to process personal information when necessary for efficient operation and service delivery.
Where such processing arrangements exist, the Site will disclose relevant information, such as the service provider and the scope of the outsourced work, as required by applicable law.
The Site may currently operate without separate personal information processing arrangements. If such arrangements are introduced, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to improve the user experience, provide website functionality, and analyze visitor activity.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored in a user's browser by a website. They may be used to remember preferences, support website functionality, and analyze visits and usage patterns.
2. Purposes of cookie use
- Providing and maintaining website functionality
- Analyzing visitor traffic and usage
- Improving content and services
- Delivering advertisements and measuring advertising performance
3. Managing cookies
Users can allow, block, or delete cookies through their browser settings. Please note that blocking cookies may affect the availability or functionality of certain parts of the Site.
8. Advertising and Analytics Services
The Site may use advertising or website analytics services provided by third parties. These services may process information such as cookies, advertising identifiers, IP addresses, and browser or device information.
If third-party services such as Google Analytics or Google AdSense are used on the Site, the privacy policies and cookie policies of those service providers may also apply.
Users may manage or limit personalized advertising and related preferences through the options provided by the relevant advertising service providers.
9. Disposal of Personal Information
The Site will securely delete personal information without unnecessary delay when the retention period has expired or when the information is no longer necessary for the original processing purpose.
Methods of Disposal
- Electronic records: Deleted using methods designed to prevent recovery or reproduction.
- Printed materials and physical media: Destroyed through shredding, incineration, or other appropriate methods.
10. User Rights and How to Exercise Them
Users may request access to, correction of, deletion of, or restriction of the processing of their personal information, subject to applicable laws and regulations.
Requests relating to personal information may be submitted through the contact details below. The Site will handle such requests in accordance with applicable laws and procedures.
11. Security Measures
The Site takes reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information, including the following:
- Managing and controlling access to personal information
- Implementing technical safeguards for the secure handling of personal information
- Taking security measures against malware and other potential threats
- Regularly reviewing systems and operating environments related to personal information processing
12. Privacy Contact
For questions regarding privacy, or to submit a request concerning access, correction, deletion, or restriction of personal information, please contact us through the information below.
| Website | IVORYSTORY |
|---|---|
| Website URL | https://www.ivorystory.net |
| Contact | Go to Contact Page |
Privacy-related inquiries will be reviewed and addressed within a reasonable scope in accordance with applicable laws.
13. Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be amended in response to changes in applicable laws, changes to the Site's services, or changes in the way personal information is processed.
Where changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be posted on the Site along with its effective date.
Supplementary Provision
This Privacy Policy is effective as of August 1, 2026.