Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 2026 | Last Updated: April 10, 2026

1. Introduction

ARCHINODE ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website and services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Company Information

3. Types of Personal Information Collected

We collect personal information from you in the following contexts:

• Brand Registration: Name, email address, phone number, company name, position, and website URL
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address
• General Communication: Name, email address, phone number, and message content when you contact us
• Usage Information: Cookies, log data, and analytics to understand how you use our services

4. Purpose of Collection and Use

We collect and process your personal information for the following purposes:

• To manage your brand listing and registration on ARCHINODE
• To create and maintain your brand portal account
• To communicate with you about your account, listings, and services
• To send newsletters and updates you have subscribed to
• To improve our services and user experience
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service
• To analyze usage patterns and optimize our website performance

5. Retention Period

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. Specifically:

• Information related to your brand account will be retained until you request deletion of your account
• Information from inactive accounts will be retained for up to 3 years after your last activity
• Newsletter subscription data will be retained until you unsubscribe
• Information required for legal compliance will be retained as required by Korean law

6. Third-Party Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. However, we may share your information with service providers in the following circumstances:

• Firebase (Google): We use Firebase for user authentication and hosting services. Your email and basic profile information may be processed by Firebase according to Google's privacy policy
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Service Providers: We may share information with vendors and contractors who provide services on our behalf, subject to confidentiality agreements

7. Rights of Data Subjects

Under the Korean Personal Information Protection Act and other applicable laws, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Correction: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
• Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to the collection and use of your personal information at any time
• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request restrictions on how we process your information
• Right to Data Portability: You can request your information in a portable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at office@archinode.org. We will respond to your request within 30 days in accordance with applicable law.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ARCHINODE uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. Specifically:

• Analytical Cookies: We use basic analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site, including page views, traffic sources, and user behavior
• Functional Cookies: We use functional cookies to remember your preferences and improve your experience
• Disabling Cookies: You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers include instructions for managing cookies in their help menus

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on our website.

9. Data Security

We implement comprehensive security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, and destruction:

• Encrypted Transmission: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is encrypted using SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) technology
• Access Controls: Access to personal information is restricted to authorized personnel only
• Secure Storage: We use secure servers and databases to store your information
• Regular Updates: We regularly update and maintain our security systems to address new threats

While we strive to protect your personal information using reasonable security measures, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

10. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days of receipt.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes to this policy, we will post the updated version on our website with a new "Last Updated" date at the top of this document.

Your continued use of ARCHINODE following the posting of changes to this Privacy Policy means that you accept and agree to the updated policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.

12. Additional Information for Korean Residents

If you are a resident of the Republic of Korea, the following provisions apply to your use of ARCHINODE and your personal information:

• This Privacy Policy is provided in compliance with the Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA)
• You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Korea Personal Information Protection Authority (PIPA authority) if you believe your personal information has been mishandled
• For residents of Korea, additional information about your rights under PIPA is available on the Korea Personal Information Protection Authority website