Lightbook (write-book) values users’ personal information and complies with applicable laws and regulations, including the Personal Information Protection Act of Korea.
This Privacy Policy applies to the Lightbook service (web and app).
Lightbook collects the following personal information to provide the service.
| Category | Items Collected | Purpose of Collection | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sign-up | Email address, password | User identification and login | Required |
| Sign-up | Date of birth | Personalized service | Optional |
| Sign-up | Gender | Personalized service | Optional |
| Marketing | Email address | Information about new features, events, and benefits | Optional (separate consent) |
| Service use | Reading records (book title, reading status, reading dates, etc.) | Provide reading record services | Generated when using the service |
| Service use | Nickname | Display name for the user | Generated when using the service |
We do not collect personal information other than the items listed above, and we do not use personal information for purposes other than those stated without the user’s consent.
Collected personal information is deleted immediately when a user withdraws their membership.
However, if retention is required under applicable laws, the information will be stored for the required period and then deleted.
| Legal Basis for Retention | Items Retained | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc. | Records on contracts or withdrawal of subscription | 5 years |
| Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce, etc. | Records on consumer complaints or dispute resolution | 3 years |
| Protection of Communications Secrets Act | Login records | 3 months |
In principle, Lightbook does not provide users’ personal information to third parties.
Exceptions are limited to the following cases: