Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 27, 2026
Build with AI (the "Service") complies with the Republic of Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and related laws, and maintains this Privacy Policy to protect the personal data of its users. This policy applies to the newsletter subscription and content delivery operated by the Service.
1. Personal Data We Collect
When you subscribe to the newsletter, the Service collects the following:
| Category | Items |
|---|---|
| Required | Name (first and last), email address |
| Optional | Company name, LinkedIn profile |
| Generated during use | Email verification token, subscription date, subscription status, download-access status for subscriber materials |
The Service does not collect sensitive data such as beliefs, political opinions, or health information.
2. Purpose of Processing
Collected personal data is used solely for the following purposes:
- Sending the newsletter and notifications about new content and updates
- Confirming consent and preventing duplicate sign-ups through email verification
- Providing subscriber-only downloads (PDF, ePub, etc.)
If these purposes change, the Service will notify users in advance and obtain consent.
3. Retention and Use Period
In principle, the Service retains and uses personal data for as long as the subscription is active. When you cancel your subscription (opt out) or the purpose of processing has been fulfilled, the Service destroys the relevant data without delay, except where retention is required by applicable law.
4. Provision to Third Parties
The Service does not provide users' personal data to outside parties beyond the purposes stated in Section 2, except where required by law or upon a lawful request from an investigative authority.
5. Processing Consignment and Overseas Transfer
To operate the Service reliably, the Service consigns certain processing tasks as below, and some data is stored and processed overseas.
| Processor | Consigned task | Country | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC (Firebase / Cloud Firestore / Cloud Functions) | Storing and processing subscription data, operating email-delivery infrastructure | United States (us-central1) | Until subscription cancellation or termination of the consignment agreement |
The Service stipulates data-protection requirements in its consignment agreements and supervises its processors.
6. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them
You may exercise the following rights at any time:
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data
- Request suspension of processing
- Opt out of the newsletter and cancel your subscription
You can exercise these rights via the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any newsletter, or by emailing the Privacy Officer below. The Service will act on your request promptly.
7. Destruction Procedure and Method
Personal data whose purpose has been fulfilled or whose retention period has expired is destroyed without delay. Electronic files are permanently deleted using technical methods that prevent recovery or reproduction.
8. Security Measures
The Service takes the following measures to process personal data safely:
- Encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
- Minimizing and managing access rights to the cloud database
- Limiting personnel who handle personal data
9. Children Under 14
The Service does not collect personal data from children under the age of 14 and is intended for users aged 14 and older.
10. Privacy Officer
For inquiries, complaints, or remedies regarding the processing of personal data, please contact the Privacy Officer:
- Privacy Officer: Jaehee Song
- Email: jsong@koreatous.com
11. Remedies for Infringement
If you need to report or consult about a privacy infringement, you may contact the following Korean authorities:
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee (kopico.go.kr / 1833-6972)
- Privacy Infringement Report Center (privacy.kisa.or.kr / 118)
- Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cybercrime Division (spo.go.kr / 1301)
- National Police Agency Cyber Bureau (ecrm.cyber.go.kr / 182)
12. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be revised in line with changes in law or the Service, and any changes will be announced through a notice within the Service.
- Effective date: June 28, 2026