Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 2, 2026

514lab (Korean business name: 514랩, the "Company") operates the KObsessed website and related services (the "Service"). We value user privacy and publish this Privacy Policy to explain how personal information is collected, used, retained, deleted, and protected.

1. Data Controller Information

Business name: 514랩 (514lab)
Business registration number: 246-04-03708
Address: 5F, 102 Yeogobuk-ro, Dongnae-gu, Busan, Republic of Korea
Privacy contact: logmaker514@gmail.com
Privacy officer contact: logmaker514@gmail.com

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the minimum personal information necessary to provide and operate the Service.

Account and social login information: email address, display name or nickname, profile image, social login provider, provider identifier, and session information
Service activity information: comments, replies, likes, reviews, ratings, saved items, inquiries, and feedback submitted by users
Inquiry information: name or business name, email address, phone number or messenger contact, inquiry details, and response history
Automatically generated information: IP address, cookies, access date and time, browser and device information, language setting, visit history, menu click history, error logs, and security logs

We do not intentionally collect sensitive medical information such as diagnoses, medical records, test results, or prescriptions. Users should not submit sensitive information in comments, reviews, inquiries, or feedback.

3. Purposes of Use

Identifying users, maintaining login sessions, managing accounts, and preventing abuse
Providing community features such as comments, likes, reviews, ratings, and saved items
Reviewing and responding to partner inquiries, site feedback, and user requests
Analyzing visits and menu clicks, improving service quality, responding to errors, and maintaining security
Complying with legal obligations, handling disputes, and responding to rights infringement reports

4. Retention Period

Account information: deleted without delay when the user withdraws or requests account deletion, unless retention is required for abuse prevention, dispute handling, or legal obligations.
Public activity information such as comments, reviews, and likes: retained until the user deletes it or the Company removes it for operational reasons. When an account is deleted, account-identifying information may be deleted or de-identified.
Inquiries and feedback: retained for up to 3 years after completion of response handling.
Access logs and security records: retained for at least 3 months where required by applicable law.
Backup data: may remain temporarily for system recovery and is deleted according to the backup cycle.

5. Disclosure to Third Parties

We process personal information within the scope of the purposes described in this Policy and do not provide personal information to third parties unless the user has consented or such disclosure is permitted or required by law.

6. Outsourcing and External Services

To operate the Service reliably, we may use external services such as cloud hosting, databases, file storage, email delivery, and analytics tools. When specific vendors and entrusted tasks are finalized, we will disclose them in this Policy or through a separate notice.

The Service may use external services such as Google sign-in, Google Analytics, YouTube embeds, or the YouTube API. Cookies, access information, and device information may be processed according to the policies of those providers.

7. Possible International Transfers

When using global services such as social login providers, analytics tools, or YouTube, personal information or usage information may be processed on servers located outside Korea. We use external services only as necessary to provide the Service and will implement notices and safeguards required by applicable law.

8. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to maintain login sessions, remember language settings, analyze visits and menu clicks, and manage security. Users may block or delete cookies through browser settings. Some features, such as login sessions and language settings, may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

9. User Rights

Users may request access, correction, deletion, suspension of processing, withdrawal of consent, or account deletion. Requests can be sent to logmaker514@gmail.com. We will verify the requester and process the request without undue delay in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children Under 14

The Service is not primarily directed to children under 14. If processing personal information of a child under 14 becomes necessary, we will comply with applicable legal requirements, including obtaining consent from a legal representative where required.

11. Deletion of Personal Information

When the retention period expires or the purpose of processing is achieved, we delete personal information without delay. Electronic files are deleted in a way that makes recovery difficult, and paper documents are shredded or destroyed by an equivalent method.

12. Security Measures

Limiting administrator permissions and access controls
Protecting login sessions and authentication information
Managing access logs and reviewing abnormal access
Maintaining security updates and backups for the service environment
Limiting the number of personnel who process personal information

13. Remedies for Privacy Infringement

For privacy infringement counseling or dispute resolution, users may contact relevant public agencies.

Privacy Infringement Report Center: privacy.kisa.or.kr
Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee: www.kopico.go.kr
Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cyber Investigation: www.spo.go.kr
Korean National Police Agency Cyber Bureau: ecrm.police.go.kr

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy due to changes in law, service features, or personal information processing practices. If a material change is made, we will notify users on the website or by an equivalent method before the change takes effect.