Privacy Policy

Last Updated on Feb 24, 2017

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy Dot Incorporation (hereinafter “Dot”) places great importance on users’ personal information. We make every effort to clearly communicate how we collect, use, disclose, transfer, and store such information. This Privacy Policy (hereinafter “Privacy Policy”) provides a general overview of our information handling practices. It applies to Dot’s devices, websites, or online applications that reference or link to this Privacy Policy (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Services”).


This Privacy Policy applies to all Services, but certain Services may have additional privacy annexes providing further information, which will apply to the use of those specific Services. We may also request additional consent for certain data processing activities.


Before using Dot devices (one of the Services subject to this Privacy Policy), websites, or online applications, please read this Policy carefully. By using the Services via Dot devices, computers, phones, tablets, TVs, or other devices, you are deemed to have agreed to the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree, you cannot use the Services.


Additionally, this Policy may be updated from time to time, so please check it regularly. If the Privacy Policy is updated, we will post a comparison of the changes before and after the update on the relevant Services, and provide at least a seven-day notice for any significant changes. Continuing to use the Services after such notice will be deemed acceptance of the updated Policy. The latest version of the Privacy Policy can always be found on Dot’s official website (https://dotincorp.com/ko/privacy). You can check the “Last Updated Date” at the top to see when it was most recently revised.



1. Information Provided Directly

• We may request personal information such as your name and email address when creating an account or profile.

• When you order products or paid services, we may request your name, contact information, shipping and billing addresses, and credit card details."

• When necessary, Dot may delegate certain services to third parties, which may involve communication between you and these third parties.



2. Information from Service Use

We may collect information via device software or other means while you use our Services.


• Device information (hardware model, IMEI number, MAC address, IP address, etc.)

• Log information (service usage times, search terms, cookie data, etc.)

• Location information (GPS signals, nearby Wi-Fi access points, and cell tower information)

• Other usage information (app usage history, website visit history, etc.)



3. Information Received from Third Parties

Where permitted by law, we may collect information from publicly available and commercially accessible sources, or from third-party social networking services.



4. Purpose of Using the Information

The collected information may be used for the following purposes.


• Registering and providing Services

• Providing customized content and personalized services

• Advertising and marketing activities

• Market research and analysis

• Improving services and developing new products

• Providing device maintenance services

• Managing promotions and sweepstakes

• Complying with legal requirements, etc.



5. Disclosure of Information

Dot does not disclose user information to third parties for marketing or independent business purposes without user consent. However, information may be shared under the following circumstances


• With Dot affiliates and trusted business partners

• With service providers (billing management, email delivery, etc.)

• To comply with legal requirements, etc.

• In connection with corporate transactions (mergers, bankruptcies, etc.)

• With user consent or upon user request



6. Retention and Destruction

Collected personal information is securely destroyed once the purpose for which it was collected has been achieved, in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies. Under Korean law, certain information is retained as follows.


• Records of contracts and subscription withdrawals: 5 years

• Records of payments and supply of goods: 5 years

• Records of consumer complaints and dispute resolution: 3 years, etc.



7. User Rights

Additionally, this Policy may be updated from time to time, so please check it regularly. If the Privacy Policy is updated, we will post a comparison of the changes before and after the update on the relevant Services, and provide at least a seven-day notice for any significant changes. Continuing to use the Services after such notice will be deemed acceptance of the updated Policy. The latest version of the Privacy Policy can always be found on Dot’s official website (https://dotincorp.com/ko/privacy). You can check the “Last Updated Date” at the top to see when it was most recently revised.



8. Security Measures

Dot takes reasonable physical and technical measures to protect personal information, but data transmission and storage on the internet may not be entirely secure.



9. Inquiries

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, you may contact us as follows.


Business Name: Dot Incorporation

Address: 403, 146, Gasan Digital 1-ro, Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (08507)

Personal Information Protection Officer: Taehwa Jeong Director

Personal Information Management Department: Dot SW Team

Phone: +82-2-864-1113


Email: kevin@dotincorp.com (Personal information protection inquiry email)

Online Inquiry: Click “Contact Us” on Dot’s website