Terms of Service

1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using KWORDGAME, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our service.

2. User Accounts
You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials. You agree to notify us immediately of any unauthorized use of your account.

3. User Conduct
Users must not engage in any activity that disrupts or interferes with the service, including but not limited to cheating, hacking, or abusive behavior. Violations may result in account suspension or termination.

4. Intellectual Property
All content, features, and functionality of KWORDGAME are owned by us and protected by international copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

5. Service Modifications
We reserve the right to modify, suspend, or discontinue any aspect of the service at any time without prior notice.

6. Limitation of Liability
KWORDGAME is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the service.

7. Changes to Terms
We may update these terms from time to time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

KWORDGAME Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 26, 2024

1. Overview

KWORDGAME ("the Website" or "the Service") is an online Korean language learning game platform. This Privacy Policy explains how KWORDGAME collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

2. Information We Collect

KWORDGAME collects the following information when you use our service:

• Account Information: Email address, password (encrypted), nickname, country, gender, and profile image
• Game Data: Game scores, rankings, word submissions, typing speed records, and strawberry points
• Social Features: Friend lists, friend requests, messages, and social interactions
• Usage Data: Login history, game play history, and service usage patterns
• Payment Information: Payment transaction records (processed through secure third-party payment gateways)

3. How We Use Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing and improving our game services
• Managing user accounts and authentication
• Displaying rankings and leaderboards
• Enabling social features (friends, messages, etc.)
• Processing payments and managing strawberry points
• Sending important service notifications
• Analyzing service usage to improve user experience

4. Data Storage and Security

Your personal information is stored securely on our servers. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Passwords are encrypted and never stored in plain text.

5. Third-Party Services

KWORDGAME uses the following third-party services:

• Payment Gateways: Toss Payments and other payment processors for secure payment transactions
• Database: MySQL database for data storage
• Analytics: Google AdSense for advertising (subject to Google's privacy policy)

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share information as necessary to provide our services or as required by law.

6. Cookies and Tracking

KWORDGAME uses session cookies to maintain your login state and improve your experience. We also use Google AdSense, which may use cookies for advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

7. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. You can request account deletion at any time, and we will delete your personal information in accordance with applicable laws. Note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access and review your personal information
• Update or correct your account information
• Request deletion of your account and personal data
• Withdraw consent for data processing (where applicable)

9. Children's Privacy

KWORDGAME is open to users of all ages. We treat all users' personal information with the same level of care and protection, regardless of age. Parents or guardians are encouraged to supervise their children's use of our service and help them understand how to protect their personal information online.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.