Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 23, 2026
1. Purpose of Processing
NEWBL KataGo Baduk processes the minimum information needed to provide the service, save kifu, verify subscriptions, improve quality, and respond to errors, refunds, disputes, or inquiries.
2. Information Processed
| Category | Items | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| App storage | Kifu name, move record, game settings | Until the user deletes the item or app data |
| Subscription verification and access control | Store platform, installation identifier, product ID, purchase or order ID, receipt or purchase token, verification data, subscription status, expiry time | For the subscription period and thereafter as needed for verification, refunds, disputes, or legal retention obligations, including up to 5 years for contract and payment records where required by applicable law |
| Web and app usage records | Access logs, browser or device information, app version, usage events, crash or error logs | According to tool retention settings, security needs, or legal requirements |
| Inquiries | Email address, inquiry content | Up to 3 years after the inquiry is resolved |
3. Payment and Store Handling
Subscription payments are processed by the applicable app marketplace, such as Apple or Google, under that marketplace's own terms and privacy policy. The operator does not receive or store your full payment card number.
4. Sharing
The operator does not sell personal information or share it with third parties except where required by law or necessary to operate the service, verify subscriptions, handle payments or refunds, or resolve disputes with appropriate safeguards.
5. Service Providers and Platforms
Cloud hosting, web analytics, error monitoring providers, and app marketplace operators may process information only as needed to operate, secure, bill, verify, or improve the service.
6. Deletion
Information is deleted when the retention period ends or the processing purpose is fulfilled, unless retention is required by law.
7. User Rights
Users may request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing where applicable. Kifu and settings stored in the app can be deleted directly by the user. Store subscriptions can generally be managed or canceled through the applicable app marketplace account settings.
8. Security
The operator applies reasonable measures such as access control, protected transmission, and log review to protect processed information.
9. Contact
Privacy inquiries: NEWBL Operations Team, contact@newbl.co.kr
10. Changes
Changes to this policy will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.