Privacy Policy

UtilMonster ("Company") values user privacy and complies with relevant laws including the Personal Information Protection Act and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection. This privacy policy explains how personal information is collected, used, stored, and destroyed in connection with the services provided by the Company.

1.1 Personal Information Collected
UtilMonster can be used without membership registration and does not collect personal information by default.

Automatically Collected Information:
• Service usage records
• Access logs
• Cookies
• IP address
• Device information

1.2 Collection Methods
• Automatic collection when visiting the website
• Automatic collection through cookies
• Voluntary provision through contact page

The Company uses collected information only for the following purposes:

2.1 Service Provision
• Providing calculator and tool functions
• Service usage statistics and analysis
• Service improvement and new service development

2.2 Service Operation and Management
• Prevention of fraudulent use
• Ensuring service stability
• Technical problem resolution

2.3 Marketing and Advertising
• Providing customized services
• Providing event and advertising information

3.1 Retention Period
The Company destroys information without delay after the purpose of collection and use is achieved. However, it is retained for the specified period in the following cases:

Retention by Law:
• Records on contracts or withdrawal: 5 years (E-Commerce Act)
• Records on payment and supply of goods: 5 years (E-Commerce Act)
• Records on consumer complaints or disputes: 3 years (E-Commerce Act)
• Website visit records: 3 months (Protection of Communications Secrets Act)

3.2 Cookies
Cookies expire when the browser is closed or logged out, or can be deleted by the user.

The Company does not provide users' personal information to third parties in principle. However, exceptions are made in the following cases:

• When the user has consented in advance
• When required by law or by investigative agencies according to procedures and methods defined by law
• When provided in a form that cannot identify a specific individual for statistical purposes, academic research, or market research

The Company may consign personal information to external specialized companies to improve services. When consigned, it is safely managed in accordance with relevant laws.

Current Consignment Status:
• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google AdSense: Ad placement and management

We will notify you through this policy if the consigned company changes.

Users can exercise the following rights at any time:

• Request access to personal information
• Request correction of errors in personal information
• Request deletion of personal information
• Request suspension of personal information processing

Rights can be exercised by requesting through the contact page, and the Company will take action without delay.

7.1 Destruction Procedure
Information entered by users is transferred to a separate DB after achieving the purpose and stored for a certain period according to internal policies and relevant laws before being destroyed.

7.2 Destruction Method
• Electronic files: Deleted using technical methods that cannot reproduce records
• Paper documents: Shredded or incinerated

The Company takes the following measures to safely manage users' personal information:

8.1 Technical Measures
• HTTPS (SSL) encrypted communication
• Blocking external intrusion through firewall
• Malicious code prevention using antivirus programs

8.2 Administrative Measures
• Minimization and training of personal information handling staff
• Designation of personal information protection officer
• Establishment and implementation of internal management plans

9.1 What is a Cookie?
A cookie is a small text file that a website stores in the user's browser.

9.2 Purpose of Cookie Use
• Analyze user access frequency and visit time
• Identify user preferences and interests
• Service improvement and customized service provision

9.3 Cookie Setting Refusal
Users have the right to choose cookie installation and can set cookie permission or blocking through web browser option settings. However, if you refuse to install cookies, there may be difficulties using some services.

The Company has designated a personal information protection officer for user inquiries and complaint handling related to personal information.

Personal Information Protection Officer
• Department: Operations Team
• Contact: Available through contact page

For reporting or consulting on personal information infringement, you can contact the following organizations:
• Personal Information Infringement Report Center (privacy.kisa.or.kr / 118)
• Supreme Prosecutors' Office Cybercrime Investigation Team (www.spo.go.kr / 1301)
• National Police Agency Cyber Safety Bureau (cyberbureau.police.go.kr / 182)

This privacy policy may be added, deleted, or modified according to changes in laws, policies, or security technologies, and changes will be announced through website notices.

• Announcement Date: January 9, 2025
• Effective Date: January 9, 2025

The Company does not collect personal information of children under 14 years of age. If parents or legal representatives wish to view, correct, or withdraw consent for their children's personal information, please contact us through the contact page and we will take prompt action.