Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2026년 01월 19일

Introduction

Nurio (hereinafter 'the Company') values your personal information and complies with the Personal Information Protection Act and related laws to protect your privacy rights. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information collected on nurio.kr, the purposes of collection and use, and protective measures implemented.

Types of Personal Information Collected

Required Information

• Email address (for service use and identity verification)
• Name (Native name, English name, Korean name, First/Last name)
• Profile photo
• Nationality
• Birth year (for age verification)
• Gender (Male, Female, Other, Prefer not to say)
• Language proficiency (22 languages, 6-level scale)

Optional Information

• Biography
• Interests
• Onboarding survey responses (participation goals, preferences, etc.)
• Marketing communication consent

Technical Information

• OAuth provider information (Google, Kakao)
• Device information and access logs
• Service usage records (event participation, check-ins, etc.)
• Cookie and session information

Methods of Personal Information Collection

• Direct input during registration and profile creation
• Information collection through social login (OAuth)
• Information collection during event registration and participation
• Collection of necessary information for payments and refunds
• Automatic collection during service use

Purpose of Collection and Use

• Providing language exchange meetup services
• Matching language exchange partners between users
• Organizing and managing event participation
• Processing ticket payments and refunds
• Service-related notifications and communication
• Service improvement and new feature development
• Legal obligations and dispute resolution

Retention and Use Period of Personal Information

Some information is immediately deleted upon account withdrawal, while certain information is retained for a specified period according to applicable laws. Upon account deletion, most personal information is immediately destroyed, but transaction records may be retained for a certain period under laws such as the Commercial Act.

Media & Photography Policy

Photos and videos taken during the event may be used for documentation and promotional purposes related to Nurio (such as website or social media posts).

Third-Party Sharing of Personal Information

Payment Processing

Payment information is provided to PortOne, our payment service provider. This is necessary for payment processing and refunds.

Social Login

Minimal information is transmitted to external authentication providers like Google and Kakao for authentication purposes.

Other Third-Party Sharing

The Company does not share personal information with third parties without user consent, except as required by law.

User Rights and Exercise Methods

• Request to view personal information
• Request to correct personal information
• Request to delete personal information
• Request to suspend processing
• Opt out of marketing communications

Security Measures for Personal Information Protection

The Company implements technical and administrative measures such as encrypted communication, access controls, and security programs to safely protect your personal information.

International Transfer of Personal Information

Currently, no international transfer of personal information occurs in our service operations. If international transfer becomes necessary in the future, we will obtain prior consent according to applicable laws.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

If this policy is changed due to legal or company policy modifications, we will notify you of the reasons and content of changes through our website in advance.

Privacy Officer and Contact Information

For inquiries regarding privacy protection, please contact us using the information below. We will respond promptly and accurately.