Privacy Policy

Slowboat recognizes the importance of protecting personal information and complies with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (hereinafter referred to as the "Personal Information Protection Law"). We strive to handle and protect personal information appropriately in accordance with the following privacy policy (hereinafter referred to as "this Privacy Policy").
 

1. Definition of Personal Information

In this Privacy Policy, "personal information" refers to information as defined in Article 2, Paragraph 1 of the Personal Information Protection Law, i.e., information about a living individual that can identify a specific individual by name, date of birth, or other descriptions contained in such information (including information that can easily be matched with other information to identify a specific individual), or information that contains a personal identification code.
 

2. Purpose of Use of Personal Information

Slowboat uses customers' personal information for the following purposes:

1. To provide Slowboat services.

2. To provide information and respond to inquiries regarding Slowboat services.

3. To provide information on Slowboat products and services.

4. To address actions that violate Slowboat's terms, policies, etc. (hereinafter referred to as "Terms, etc.") regarding Slowboat services.

5. To notify customers of changes to the Terms, etc. of Slowboat services.

6. To improve Slowboat services and develop new services.

7. To create statistical data processed in a format that does not allow individual identification in connection with Slowboat services.

8. For other purposes incidental to the above purposes of use.

3. Changes to the Purpose of Use of Personal Information

Slowboat may change the purpose of use of personal information within a scope reasonably recognized as having a relevant relationship, and in such cases, will notify or announce to customers.
 

4. Restrictions on Use of Personal Information

Slowboat will not handle personal information beyond the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use without obtaining the customer's consent, except as permitted by the Personal Information Protection Law and other laws and regulations. However, this does not apply in the following cases:

1. When based on laws and regulations.

2. When necessary to protect a person's life, body, or property and it is difficult to obtain the customer's consent.

3. When it is particularly necessary to improve public health or promote the sound growth of children, and it is difficult to obtain the customer's consent.

4. When it is necessary to cooperate with a national or local government, or a person entrusted by them, in executing the affairs prescribed by laws and regulations, and obtaining the customer's consent may hinder the execution of such affairs.

5. Proper Acquisition of Personal Information

Slowboat will acquire personal information properly and will not acquire it by deception or other wrongful means.
 

6. Safe Management of Personal Information

Slowboat will take necessary and appropriate supervision over its employees to ensure the safe management of personal information to prevent the risk of loss, destruction, falsification, and leakage. Additionally, when outsourcing the handling of personal information in whole or in part, Slowboat will provide necessary and appropriate supervision to ensure the safe management of personal information by the outsourcee.
 

7. Provision to Third Parties

Slowboat will not provide personal information to third parties without obtaining the customer's prior consent, except in cases where disclosure is permitted under the Personal Information Protection Law and other laws and regulations. However, the following cases do not fall under the provision to third parties as defined above:

1. When Slowboat entrusts the handling of personal information in whole or in part within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use.

2. When personal information is provided in connection with the succession of business due to merger or other reasons.

3. When personal information is jointly used based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Law.

8. Disclosure of Personal Information

When a customer requests disclosure of personal information based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Law, Slowboat will promptly disclose the information after confirming that the request is from the customer themselves (if the personal information does not exist, Slowboat will notify the customer to that effect). However, this does not apply if Slowboat is not obligated to disclose under the Personal Information Protection Law and other laws and regulations.
 

9. Correction of Personal Information

When a customer requests correction, addition, or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "Correction, etc.") of personal information based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Law, claiming that the information is not true, Slowboat will promptly conduct necessary investigations within the scope necessary to achieve the purpose of use after confirming that the request is from the customer themselves, and based on the results, make Corrections, etc. to the personal information and notify the customer (if a decision is made not to make Corrections, etc., Slowboat will notify the customer to that effect). However, this does not apply if Slowboat is not obligated to make Corrections, etc. under the Personal Information Protection Law and other laws and regulations.

10. Suspension of Use of Personal Information

When a customer requests suspension of use or deletion (hereinafter referred to as "Suspension of Use, etc.") of personal information based on the provisions of the Personal Information Protection Law, claiming that the information is being handled beyond the scope of the purpose of use publicly announced in advance or that it was obtained by deception or other wrongful means, and if it is found that the request has a reason, Slowboat will promptly conduct necessary investigations after confirming that the request is from the customer themselves, and based on the results, implement Suspension of Use, etc. of the personal information and notify the customer. However, this does not apply if Slowboat is not obligated to implement Suspension of Use, etc. under the Personal Information Protection Law and other laws and regulations.
 

11. Use of Cookies and Other Technologies

Slowboat's services may use cookies and similar technologies. These technologies help Slowboat understand the usage status of its services and contribute to service improvement. Users who wish to disable cookies can do so by changing their web browser settings. However, if cookies are disabled, some functions of Slowboat's services may not be available.
 

12. Contact Information

For requests for disclosure, opinions, questions, complaints, and other inquiries regarding the handling of personal information, please contact the contact information listed in "Specified Commercial Transactions Act" or use the inquiry form on our shop page.
 

13. Continuous Improvement

Slowboat will review the operational status regarding the handling of personal information as appropriate and strive for continuous improvement. Slowboat may change this Privacy Policy as necessary.