🇰🇷 개인정보보호방침 (Korean)

최종 업데이트: 2025년 05월 15일

본 개인정보보호방침은 Replycation이(가) 제공하는 모든 서비스(모바일 애플리케이션, 웹사이트, 브라우저 확장 프로그램, 북마클릿 등을 포함하며, 통칭하여 "서비스")에 적용됩니다. Replycation은(는) 사용자의 개인정보를 중요하게 생각하며, "정보통신망 이용촉진 및 정보보호"에 관한 법률을 준수하고 있습니다. 본 개인정보보호방침을 통해 사용자가 제공하는 개인정보가 어떠한 용도와 방식으로 이용되고 있으며, 개인정보보호를 위해 어떠한 조치가 취해지고 있는지 알려드립니다.

1. 수집하는 개인정보 항목 및 수집 방법

Replycation은(는) 서비스 제공을 위해 다음과 같은 정보를 수집할 수 있습니다.

• 사용자가 직접 입력하는 정보:
  • 댓글 작성 시: 댓글 내용, 작성자 이름 (선택 사항), 댓글 수정/삭제를 위한 비밀번호 (입력 시 단방향 암호화되어 저장).
• 서비스 이용 과정에서 자동으로 생성되거나 수집되는 정보:
  • 익명 사용자 식별자 (`anonId`): 댓글 및 투표 기록을 익명으로 관리하기 위해 고유 ID가 생성됩니다. 이 ID는 모바일 앱의 경우 사용자의 기기 내(SharedPreferences)에, 브라우저 확장 프로그램 및 웹 서비스의 경우 브라우저 저장소(예: Local Storage, chrome.storage.local) 또는 쿠키에 저장될 수 있습니다.
  • 서비스 대상 웹 페이지 정보: 사용자가 댓글을 작성하거나 서비스를 이용하는 웹 페이지의 URL 및 제목. 이 정보는 댓글 기능을 해당 페이지에 올바르게 연결하고 표시하기 위해 수집됩니다. (모바일 앱 내 웹뷰, 북마클릿, 크롬 익스텐션 실행 시 수집)
  • 브라우저 및 기기 정보: 사용자의 브라우저 언어 설정 (초기 UI 언어 설정을 위해 북마클릿 및 크롬 익스텐션에서 사용), 모바일 앱의 경우 기기 정보 (OS 버전 등, 서비스 개선 목적).
  • IP 주소: 서비스 제공, 보안, 남용 방지 및 서비스 개선을 위해 백엔드 서비스 제공업체(Supabase)에 의해 자동으로 수집될 수 있습니다.
  • 서비스 이용 기록, 접속 로그, 쿠키: 서비스 사용 통계, 오류 해결, 사용자 경험 개선을 위해 수집될 수 있습니다. (모바일 앱 내 웹뷰 사용 시, 웹사이트 방문 시, 크롬 익스텐션 및 북마클릿을 통해 로드되는 Replycation iframe 인터페이스 사용 시)
• 크롬 익스텐션 설정 정보:
  • 사용자가 크롬 익스텐션의 설정을 변경할 경우, UI 투명도, 패널 최소화 상태, 선택 언어, 패널 크기 및 위치, 영구 닫힘 상태 등의 설정값이 사용자의 편의를 위해 브라우저의 로컬 저장소(`chrome.storage.local`)에 저장됩니다. 이 정보는 개인을 직접 식별하는 데 사용되지 않습니다.
• 모바일 앱 북마크 및 홈페이지 설정 시:
  • 사용자가 직접 추가한 북마크의 URL 및 이름 (앱 내 SharedPreferences를 통해 기기에 로컬로 저장됩니다.)
  • 사용자가 설정한 홈페이지 URL (앱 내 SharedPreferences를 통해 기기에 로컬로 저장됩니다.)
• 모바일 앱에서 외부 앱으로부터 URL 공유 시:
  • 앱으로 공유된 URL (앱 내 브라우저에서 해당 URL을 열거나 댓글 기능을 제공하기 위해 처리됩니다.)

2. 개인정보의 수집 및 이용 목적

Replycation은(는) 수집한 개인정보를 다음의 목적으로 활용합니다.

• 댓글 기능 제공: 댓글 작성, 표시, 수정, 삭제 및 관련 서비스 운영.
• 사용자 식별 및 관리: 익명 사용자 식별자(`anonId`)를 통해 사용자를 구분하고 댓글 및 투표 활동을 관리.
• 중복 투표 방지: 댓글 추천/비추천 기능의 공정성 확보.
• 서비스 연동: 사용자가 보고 있는 웹 페이지에 댓글 기능을 통합하고 올바르게 표시 (북마클릿, 크롬 익스텐션, 모바일 앱 내 웹뷰).
• 사용자 맞춤 설정 저장 및 적용: 크롬 익스텐션의 UI 설정(투명도, 크기, 위치 등), 언어 설정 등을 저장하여 다음 실행 시 동일한 환경을 제공함으로써 사용 편의성 증진.
• 모바일 앱 기능 제공: 북마크 및 홈페이지 기능, 공유된 URL 처리.
• 서비스 개선 및 신규 서비스 개발: 사용자 경험 분석, 통계 분석 (익명화된 정보 또는 집계된 정보 사용), 오류 해결.
• 보안 및 서비스 안정성 유지: 부정 이용 방지, 서비스 약관 위반 행위 제재.
• 법적 의무 준수 및 분쟁 해결.

3. 개인정보의 공유 및 제공 (제3자)

Replycation은(는) 사용자의 개인정보를 원칙적으로 외부에 공유하거나 제공하지 않습니다. 다만, 아래의 경우에는 예외로 합니다.

• 백엔드 서비스 제공업체 (Supabase): 서비스의 핵심 기능(댓글 데이터베이스, 익명 사용자 식별자 관리 등)을 제공하기 위해 Supabase 서비스를 이용합니다. 이 과정에서 댓글 내용, 익명 사용자 식별자(`anonId`), 암호화된 비밀번호, 댓글이 달린 URL 및 제목 등의 정보가 Supabase 서버에 저장되고 처리될 수 있습니다. Supabase는 자체 개인정보보호방침에 따라 데이터를 관리하며, 사용자는 Supabase의 개인정보보호방침을 통해 자세한 내용을 확인할 수 있습니다. (Supabase 개인정보보호방침 링크: Supabase 개인정보보호방침)
• 법령의 규정에 의거하거나, 수사 목적으로 법령에 정해진 절차와 방법에 따라 수사기관의 요구가 있는 경우.
• 사용자가 사전에 동의한 경우.

4. 개인정보의 보유 및 이용기간

사용자의 개인정보는 원칙적으로 개인정보의 수집 및 이용목적이 달성되면 지체 없이 파기합니다. 단, 다음의 정보에 대해서는 아래의 이유로 명시한 기간 동안 보존합니다.

• 댓글 및 관련 정보: 사용자가 직접 삭제하거나 서비스가 종료될 때까지 보관될 수 있습니다. 답글이 있는 댓글은 삭제 시 내용이 "삭제된 댓글입니다" 등으로 변경되어 표시될 수 있습니다.
• 익명 사용자 식별자 (`anonId`): 사용자가 서비스를 이용하는 동안 유지되며, 모바일 앱의 경우 앱 삭제 또는 앱 데이터 초기화 시 삭제되고, 웹/익스텐션의 경우 브라우저 쿠키/로컬 스토리지 삭제 시 또는 사용자가 직접 해당 ID를 초기화할 수 있는 기능이 제공될 경우 이를 통해 삭제됩니다.
• 크롬 익스텐션 설정 정보: 사용자가 익스텐션을 사용하거나 설정을 유지하는 동안 브라우저 로컬 저장소에 보관되며, 익스텐션 삭제 시 함께 삭제됩니다.
• 모바일 앱 북마크, 홈페이지 설정, 언어 설정: 사용자가 직접 삭제하거나 앱 데이터 초기화 시 삭제됩니다.
• 법령에 따른 정보 보유: 관계 법령의 규정에 의하여 보존할 필요가 있는 경우 Replycation은(는) 관계 법령에서 정한 일정한 기간 동안 회원정보를 보관합니다.

5. 개인정보 파기절차 및 방법

Replycation은(는) 원칙적으로 개인정보 수집 및 이용목적이 달성된 후에는 해당 정보를 지체 없이 파기합니다. 파기절차 및 방법은 다음과 같습니다.

• 파기절차: 사용자가 입력한 정보는 목적이 달성된 후 별도의 DB로 옮겨져(종이의 경우 별도의 서류함) 내부 방침 및 기타 관련 법령에 의한 정보보호 사유에 따라(보유 및 이용기간 참조) 일정 기간 저장된 후 파기됩니다. 별도 DB로 옮겨진 개인정보는 법률에 의한 경우가 아니고서는 보유되는 이외의 다른 목적으로 이용되지 않습니다.
• 파기방법: 전자적 파일형태로 저장된 개인정보는 기록을 재생할 수 없는 기술적 방법을 사용하여 삭제합니다. 종이에 출력된 개인정보는 분쇄기로 분쇄하거나 소각을 통하여 파기합니다.

6. 사용자의 권리 및 행사방법

사용자는 언제든지 자신의 댓글을 수정하거나 삭제할 수 있습니다 (댓글 작성 시 설정한 비밀번호 필요).

익명 사용자 식별자(`anonId`) 및 로컬에 저장된 설정(모바일 앱의 북마크/홈페이지, 익스텐션의 UI 설정 등)은 사용자가 모바일 앱의 데이터를 삭제하거나 앱을 재설치함으로써, 또는 브라우저의 쿠키/로컬 스토리지를 삭제하거나 익스텐션을 삭제/재설치함으로써 초기화할 수 있습니다.

Replycation은(는) 정보통신망법 및 개인정보보호법 등 관계 법령에 따라 사용자의 개인정보 관련 권리(열람, 정정·삭제, 처리정지 요구 등)를 보장합니다. 권리 행사는 서면, 전자우편, 모사전송(FAX) 등을 통하여 하실 수 있으며 Replycation은(는) 이에 대해 지체 없이 조치하겠습니다.

7. 개인정보 자동수집 장치의 설치, 운영 및 그 거부에 관한 사항

Replycation은(는) 사용자에게 개인화되고 맞춤화된 서비스를 제공하기 위해 '쿠키(cookie)' 또는 브라우저 '로컬 스토리지(Local Storage)', 'chrome.storage.local'(크롬 익스텐션의 경우) 등을 사용할 수 있습니다. 이는 익명 사용자 식별자(`anonId`)를 저장하거나, 사용자의 서비스 이용 형태 및 환경설정(예: 크롬 익스텐션 UI 설정, 언어 설정 등)을 기억하여 보다 편리한 서비스 이용을 돕기 위함입니다.

사용자는 쿠키 설치에 대한 선택권을 가지고 있습니다. 웹 브라우저에서 옵션을 설정함으로써 모든 쿠키를 허용하거나, 쿠키가 저장될 때마다 확인을 거치거나, 아니면 모든 쿠키의 저장을 거부할 수도 있습니다. 다만, 쿠키 저장을 거부할 경우 서비스 제공에 어려움이 있을 수 있습니다.

크롬 익스텐션의 경우, `chrome.storage.local`에 저장되는 설정값은 익스텐션 기능의 정상적인 동작을 위해 필요할 수 있으며, 사용자는 익스텐션을 비활성화하거나 삭제함으로써 해당 저장 정보의 사용을 중단할 수 있습니다.

모바일 앱 내 웹뷰를 통해 웹사이트를 방문할 경우, 해당 웹사이트는 쿠키를 사용할 수 있습니다. 웹뷰의 쿠키 및 캐시 관리는 앱의 특정 기능(예: 설정 메뉴 내 캐시 삭제) 또는 기기의 설정을 통해 제어될 수 있습니다.

8. 개인정보의 기술적/관리적 보호 대책

Replycation은(는) 사용자의 개인정보를 처리함에 있어 개인정보가 분실, 도난, 유출, 변조 또는 훼손되지 않도록 안전성 확보를 위하여 다음과 같은 기술적/관리적 대책을 강구하고 있습니다.

• 비밀번호 암호화: 댓글 비밀번호는 단방향 암호화하여 저장 및 관리합니다.
• 통신 보안: 서비스 데이터 전송 시 암호화된 연결(HTTPS)을 사용합니다.
• 접근 통제: 개인정보처리시스템에 대한 접근 권한을 최소화하고, 권한 부여, 변경 또는 말소에 대한 내역을 기록하고, 그 기록을 최소 5년간 보관합니다.
• 악성 프로그램 방지: 악성 프로그램 등을 방지·치료할 수 있는 백신 소프트웨어 등의 보안 프로그램을 설치·운영하며, 주기적으로 갱신·점검합니다.
• 기타: 개인정보 취급을 최소화하고, 개인정보보호 교육을 실시합니다.

9. 아동의 개인정보보호

Replycation은(는) 만 14세 미만 아동의 개인정보를 수집하지 않으며, 만약 아동이 개인정보를 제공한 것이 확인될 경우 즉시 해당 정보를 삭제합니다.

10. 개인정보보호방침 변경

본 개인정보보호방침은 법령 및 방침에 따른 변경내용의 추가, 삭제 및 정정이 있는 경우에는 변경사항의 시행 7일 전부터 공지사항을 통하여 고지할 것입니다. 다만, 사용자 권리의 중대한 변경이 발생할 때에는 최소 30일 전에 고지합니다.

11. 개인정보 관련 문의

개인정보 처리와 관련된 문의사항은 아래 연락처로 문의해 주시기 바랍니다.

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🇺🇸 Privacy Policy (English)

Last Updated: 2025-05-15

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by Replycation, including mobile applications, websites, browser extensions, bookmarklets, and others (collectively, the "Services"). Replycation values your privacy and complies with relevant laws and regulations, including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. This Privacy Policy informs you of the purposes and methods by which the personal information you provide is used and what measures are being taken to protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

Replycation may collect the following information to provide the Services:

• Information you provide directly:
  • When writing comments: Comment content, author name (optional), password for editing/deleting comments (stored one-way hashed upon input).
• Information automatically generated or collected during your use of the Services:
  • Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): A unique ID is generated to anonymously manage your comments and votes. This ID may be stored on your device (SharedPreferences for mobile apps) or in your browser's storage (e.g., Local Storage, chrome.storage.local for browser extensions and web services) or cookies.
  • Web Page Information for Services: The URL and title of the web page where you write comments or use the Services. This information is collected to correctly link and display comment functionality on the respective page (collected when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, bookmarklet, or Chrome extension).
  • Browser and Device Information: Your browser's language settings (used by bookmarklets and Chrome extensions for initial UI language settings), and device information for mobile apps (e.g., OS version, for service improvement purposes).
  • IP Address: May be automatically collected by our backend service provider (Supabase) for service operation, security, abuse prevention, and service improvement.
  • Service Usage Data, Access Logs, Cookies: May be collected for service usage statistics, error resolution, and user experience improvement (when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, visiting the website, or using the Replycation iframe interface loaded via Chrome extensions and bookmarklets).
• Chrome Extension Settings Information:
  • If you change settings in the Chrome extension, values such as UI opacity, panel minimization state, selected language, panel size and position, and permanent closure status are stored in your browser's local storage (`chrome.storage.local`) for your convenience. This information is not used to directly identify you.
• Mobile App Bookmarks and Homepage Settings:
  • URLs and names of bookmarks you add (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
  • Homepage URL you set (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
• When Sharing URLs from External Apps to the Mobile App:
  • The URL shared to the app (processed to open in the in-app browser or provide comment functionality).

2. How We Use Your Information

Replycation uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing comment functionality: Writing, displaying, editing, deleting comments, and operating related services.
• User identification and management: Distinguishing users through the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and managing comment and voting activities.
• Preventing duplicate votes: Ensuring fairness in the comment like/dislike feature.
• Service integration: Integrating and correctly displaying comment functionality on the web page you are viewing (via bookmarklet, Chrome extension, in-app WebView in mobile app).
• Storing and applying user custom settings: Storing Chrome extension UI settings (opacity, size, position, etc.), language settings, etc., to provide the same environment upon next execution, thereby enhancing user convenience.
• Providing mobile app features: Bookmark and homepage functionality, processing shared URLs.
• Service improvement and new service development: Analyzing user experience, statistical analysis (using anonymized or aggregated data), error resolution.
• Maintaining security and service stability: Preventing fraudulent use, sanctioning violations of service terms.
• Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

3. Information Sharing and Third Parties

Replycation, in principle, does not share or provide users' personal information to external parties. However, the following cases are exceptions:

• Backend Service Provider (Supabase): We use Supabase services to provide core functionalities of the Services (e.g., comment database, anonymous user identifier management). In this process, information such as comment content, `anonId`, hashed passwords, and the URL/title of the commented page may be stored and processed on Supabase servers. Supabase manages data according to its own privacy policy, which users can review for more details. (Supabase Privacy Policy Link: Supabase Privacy Policy).
• When required by law, or when requested by investigative agencies according to procedures and methods prescribed by law for investigative purposes.
• When the user has given prior consent.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

In principle, users' personal information is destroyed without delay once the purpose of its collection and use has been achieved. However, the following information is retained for the specified period for the reasons below:

• Comments and related information: May be retained until deleted by the user or the service is terminated. Comments with replies may be displayed as "Deleted comment" or similar upon deletion.
• Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): Maintained while the user uses the service. It is deleted when the mobile app is deleted or app data is cleared, or for web/extensions, when browser cookies/local storage are cleared or if a feature is provided for the user to reset the ID.
• Chrome Extension settings information: Stored in the browser's local storage while the user uses the extension or maintains the settings, and deleted when the extension is removed.
• Mobile app bookmarks, homepage settings, language preferences: Deleted when the user manually deletes them or clears app data.
• Information retention according to legal requirements: If it is necessary to preserve information according to the provisions of relevant laws, Replycation stores member information for a certain period prescribed by the relevant laws.

5. Personal Information Destruction Procedures and Methods

In principle, Replycation destroys the information without delay after the purposes of collecting and using personal information have been achieved. The destruction procedures and methods are as follows:

• Destruction Procedure: Information entered by the user is transferred to a separate DB (or separate filing cabinet in case of paper) after the purpose is achieved and stored for a certain period according to internal policies and other relevant laws and regulations for information protection reasons (refer to retention and use period), after which it is destroyed. Personal information transferred to a separate DB is not used for any other purpose unless required by law.
• Destruction Method: Personal information stored in electronic file format is deleted using a technical method that cannot reproduce the record. Personal information printed on paper is shredded with a shredder or destroyed through incineration.

6. User Rights and How to Exercise Them

Users can edit or delete their own comments at any time (requires the password set when writing the comment).

The Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and locally stored settings (e.g., mobile app bookmarks/homepage, extension UI settings) can be reset by users by deleting mobile app data, reinstalling the app, or by deleting browser cookies/local storage, or by deleting/reinstalling the extension.

Replycation guarantees users' rights related to their personal information (such as rights to access, rectify/delete, suspend processing) in accordance with the Information and Communications Network Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and other relevant laws. Rights can be exercised by contacting Replycation, and Replycation will take action without delay.

7. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices

Replycation may use 'cookies', browser 'Local Storage', or 'chrome.storage.local' (for Chrome extensions) to provide personalized and customized services. This is to help provide more convenient service use by storing the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) or remembering user service usage patterns and preferences (e.g., Chrome extension UI settings, language settings).

Users have the option to install cookies. By setting options in their web browser, users can allow all cookies, confirm each time a cookie is stored, or refuse to store all cookies. However, if you refuse to store cookies, you may experience difficulties in using the service.

For Chrome extensions, setting values stored in `chrome.storage.local` may be necessary for the normal operation of extension features, and users can stop using this stored information by disabling or deleting the extension.

When visiting websites through the in-app WebView in the mobile app, those websites may use cookies. Cookie and cache management for the WebView can be controlled through specific app features (e.g., clear cache in settings menu) or device settings.

8. Technical and Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection

In handling users' personal information, Replycation takes the following technical and administrative measures to ensure safety so that personal information is not lost, stolen, leaked, altered, or damaged:

• Password Encryption: Comment passwords are encrypted one-way for storage and management.
• Communication Security: Encrypted connections (HTTPS) are used for service data transmission.
• Access Control: Access to the personal information processing system is minimized, records of granting, changing, or revoking access rights are kept, and these records are stored for at least 5 years.
• Malicious Program Prevention: Security programs such as anti-virus software to prevent and treat malicious programs are installed and operated, and are regularly updated and checked.
• Others: Minimizing the handling of personal information and conducting personal information protection training.

9. Children's Privacy

Replycation does not collect personal information from children under the age of 14. If it is confirmed that personal information from a child has been provided, Replycation will delete such information immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

If there are additions, deletions, or corrections to this Privacy Policy due to changes in laws or policies, they will be notified through announcements at least 7 days before the changes take effect. However, if significant changes to user rights occur, notification will be made at least 30 days in advance.

11. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries

For any inquiries regarding privacy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@replycation.com

🇪🇸 Política de Privacidad (Spanish)

Esta Política de Privacidad se proporciona en español para su conveniencia. La versión en inglés de esta Política de Privacidad es la versión original y legalmente vinculante. En caso de cualquier discrepancia entre la versión en inglés y esta traducción, prevalecerá la versión en inglés.

Last Updated: 2025-05-15

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by Replycation, including mobile applications, websites, browser extensions, bookmarklets, and others (collectively, the "Services"). Replycation values your privacy and complies with relevant laws and regulations, including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. This Privacy Policy informs you of the purposes and methods by which the personal information you provide is used and what measures are being taken to protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

Replycation may collect the following information to provide the Services:

• Information you provide directly:
  • When writing comments: Comment content, author name (optional), password for editing/deleting comments (stored one-way hashed upon input).
• Information automatically generated or collected during your use of the Services:
  • Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): A unique ID is generated to anonymously manage your comments and votes. This ID may be stored on your device (SharedPreferences for mobile apps) or in your browser's storage (e.g., Local Storage, chrome.storage.local for browser extensions and web services) or cookies.
  • Web Page Information for Services: The URL and title of the web page where you write comments or use the Services. This information is collected to correctly link and display comment functionality on the respective page (collected when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, bookmarklet, or Chrome extension).
  • Browser and Device Information: Your browser's language settings (used by bookmarklets and Chrome extensions for initial UI language settings), and device information for mobile apps (e.g., OS version, for service improvement purposes).
  • IP Address: May be automatically collected by our backend service provider (Supabase) for service operation, security, abuse prevention, and service improvement.
  • Service Usage Data, Access Logs, Cookies: May be collected for service usage statistics, error resolution, and user experience improvement (when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, visiting the website, or using the Replycation iframe interface loaded via Chrome extensions and bookmarklets).
• Chrome Extension Settings Information:
  • If you change settings in the Chrome extension, values such as UI opacity, panel minimization state, selected language, panel size and position, and permanent closure status are stored in your browser's local storage (`chrome.storage.local`) for your convenience. This information is not used to directly identify you.
• Mobile App Bookmarks and Homepage Settings:
  • URLs and names of bookmarks you add (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
  • Homepage URL you set (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
• When Sharing URLs from External Apps to the Mobile App:
  • The URL shared to the app (processed to open in the in-app browser or provide comment functionality).

2. How We Use Your Information

Replycation uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing comment functionality: Writing, displaying, editing, deleting comments, and operating related services.
• User identification and management: Distinguishing users through the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and managing comment and voting activities.
• Preventing duplicate votes: Ensuring fairness in the comment like/dislike feature.
• Service integration: Integrating and correctly displaying comment functionality on the web page you are viewing (via bookmarklet, Chrome extension, in-app WebView in mobile app).
• Storing and applying user custom settings: Storing Chrome extension UI settings (opacity, size, position, etc.), language settings, etc., to provide the same environment upon next execution, thereby enhancing user convenience.
• Providing mobile app features: Bookmark and homepage functionality, processing shared URLs.
• Service improvement and new service development: Analyzing user experience, statistical analysis (using anonymized or aggregated data), error resolution.
• Maintaining security and service stability: Preventing fraudulent use, sanctioning violations of service terms.
• Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

3. Information Sharing and Third Parties

Replycation, in principle, does not share or provide users' personal information to external parties. However, the following cases are exceptions:

• Backend Service Provider (Supabase): We use Supabase services to provide core functionalities of the Services (e.g., comment database, anonymous user identifier management). In this process, information such as comment content, `anonId`, hashed passwords, and the URL/title of the commented page may be stored and processed on Supabase servers. Supabase manages data according to its own privacy policy, which users can review for more details. (Supabase Privacy Policy Link: Política de Privacidad de Supabase).
• When required by law, or when requested by investigative agencies according to procedures and methods prescribed by law for investigative purposes.
• When the user has given prior consent.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

In principle, users' personal information is destroyed without delay once the purpose of its collection and use has been achieved. However, the following information is retained for the specified period for the reasons below:

• Comments and related information: May be retained until deleted by the user or the service is terminated. Comments with replies may be displayed as "Deleted comment" or similar upon deletion.
• Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): Maintained while the user uses the service. It is deleted when the mobile app is deleted or app data is cleared, or for web/extensions, when browser cookies/local storage are cleared or if a feature is provided for the user to reset the ID.
• Chrome Extension settings information: Stored in the browser's local storage while the user uses the extension or maintains the settings, and deleted when the extension is removed.
• Mobile app bookmarks, homepage settings, language preferences: Deleted when the user manually deletes them or clears app data.
• Information retention according to legal requirements: If it is necessary to preserve information according to the provisions of relevant laws, Replycation stores member information for a certain period prescribed by the relevant laws.

5. Personal Information Destruction Procedures and Methods

In principle, Replycation destroys the information without delay after the purposes of collecting and using personal information have been achieved. The destruction procedures and methods are as follows:

• Destruction Procedure: Information entered by the user is transferred to a separate DB (or separate filing cabinet in case of paper) after the purpose is achieved and stored for a certain period according to internal policies and other relevant laws and regulations for information protection reasons (refer to retention and use period), after which it is destroyed. Personal information transferred to a separate DB is not used for any other purpose unless required by law.
• Destruction Method: Personal information stored in electronic file format is deleted using a technical method that cannot reproduce the record. Personal information printed on paper is shredded with a shredder or destroyed through incineration.

6. User Rights and How to Exercise Them

Users can edit or delete their own comments at any time (requires the password set when writing the comment).

The Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and locally stored settings (e.g., mobile app bookmarks/homepage, extension UI settings) can be reset by users by deleting mobile app data, reinstalling the app, or by deleting browser cookies/local storage, or by deleting/reinstalling the extension.

Replycation guarantees users' rights related to their personal information (such as rights to access, rectify/delete, suspend processing) in accordance with the Information and Communications Network Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and other relevant laws. Rights can be exercised by contacting Replycation, and Replycation will take action without delay.

7. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices

Replycation may use 'cookies', browser 'Local Storage', or 'chrome.storage.local' (for Chrome extensions) to provide personalized and customized services. This is to help provide more convenient service use by storing the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) or remembering user service usage patterns and preferences (e.g., Chrome extension UI settings, language settings).

Users have the option to install cookies. By setting options in their web browser, users can allow all cookies, confirm each time a cookie is stored, or refuse to store all cookies. However, if you refuse to store cookies, you may experience difficulties in using the service.

For Chrome extensions, setting values stored in `chrome.storage.local` may be necessary for the normal operation of extension features, and users can stop using this stored information by disabling or deleting the extension.

When visiting websites through the in-app WebView in the mobile app, those websites may use cookies. Cookie and cache management for the WebView can be controlled through specific app features (e.g., clear cache in settings menu) or device settings.

8. Technical and Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection

In handling users' personal information, Replycation takes the following technical and administrative measures to ensure safety so that personal information is not lost, stolen, leaked, altered, or damaged:

• Password Encryption: Comment passwords are encrypted one-way for storage and management.
• Communication Security: Encrypted connections (HTTPS) are used for service data transmission.
• Access Control: Access to the personal information processing system is minimized, records of granting, changing, or revoking access rights are kept, and these records are stored for at least 5 years.
• Malicious Program Prevention: Security programs such as anti-virus software to prevent and treat malicious programs are installed and operated, and are regularly updated and checked.
• Others: Minimizing the handling of personal information and conducting personal information protection training.

9. Children's Privacy

Replycation does not collect personal information from children under the age of 14. If it is confirmed that personal information from a child has been provided, Replycation will delete such information immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

If there are additions, deletions, or corrections to this Privacy Policy due to changes in laws or policies, they will be notified through announcements at least 7 days before the changes take effect. However, if significant changes to user rights occur, notification will be made at least 30 days in advance.

11. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries

For any inquiries regarding privacy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@replycation.com

🇯🇵 プライバシーポリシー (Japanese)

このプライバシーポリシーは、お客様の便宜のために日本語で提供されています。このプライバシーポリシーの英語版が原文であり、法的に拘束力を持つバージョンです。英語版とこの翻訳との間に矛盾がある場合は、英語版が優先されるものとします。

最終更新日: 2025-05-15

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by Replycation, including mobile applications, websites, browser extensions, bookmarklets, and others (collectively, the "Services"). Replycation values your privacy and complies with relevant laws and regulations, including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. This Privacy Policy informs you of the purposes and methods by which the personal information you provide is used and what measures are being taken to protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

Replycation may collect the following information to provide the Services:

• Information you provide directly:
  • When writing comments: Comment content, author name (optional), password for editing/deleting comments (stored one-way hashed upon input).
• Information automatically generated or collected during your use of the Services:
  • Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): A unique ID is generated to anonymously manage your comments and votes. This ID may be stored on your device (SharedPreferences for mobile apps) or in your browser's storage (e.g., Local Storage, chrome.storage.local for browser extensions and web services) or cookies.
  • Web Page Information for Services: The URL and title of the web page where you write comments or use the Services. This information is collected to correctly link and display comment functionality on the respective page (collected when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, bookmarklet, or Chrome extension).
  • Browser and Device Information: Your browser's language settings (used by bookmarklets and Chrome extensions for initial UI language settings), and device information for mobile apps (e.g., OS version, for service improvement purposes).
  • IP Address: May be automatically collected by our backend service provider (Supabase) for service operation, security, abuse prevention, and service improvement.
  • Service Usage Data, Access Logs, Cookies: May be collected for service usage statistics, error resolution, and user experience improvement (when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, visiting the website, or using the Replycation iframe interface loaded via Chrome extensions and bookmarklets).
• Chrome Extension Settings Information:
  • If you change settings in the Chrome extension, values such as UI opacity, panel minimization state, selected language, panel size and position, and permanent closure status are stored in your browser's local storage (`chrome.storage.local`) for your convenience. This information is not used to directly identify you.
• Mobile App Bookmarks and Homepage Settings:
  • URLs and names of bookmarks you add (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
  • Homepage URL you set (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
• When Sharing URLs from External Apps to the Mobile App:
  • The URL shared to the app (processed to open in the in-app browser or provide comment functionality).

2. How We Use Your Information

Replycation uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing comment functionality: Writing, displaying, editing, deleting comments, and operating related services.
• User identification and management: Distinguishing users through the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and managing comment and voting activities.
• Preventing duplicate votes: Ensuring fairness in the comment like/dislike feature.
• Service integration: Integrating and correctly displaying comment functionality on the web page you are viewing (via bookmarklet, Chrome extension, in-app WebView in mobile app).
• Storing and applying user custom settings: Storing Chrome extension UI settings (opacity, size, position, etc.), language settings, etc., to provide the same environment upon next execution, thereby enhancing user convenience.
• Providing mobile app features: Bookmark and homepage functionality, processing shared URLs.
• Service improvement and new service development: Analyzing user experience, statistical analysis (using anonymized or aggregated data), error resolution.
• Maintaining security and service stability: Preventing fraudulent use, sanctioning violations of service terms.
• Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

3. Information Sharing and Third Parties

Replycation, in principle, does not share or provide users' personal information to external parties. However, the following cases are exceptions:

• Backend Service Provider (Supabase): We use Supabase services to provide core functionalities of the Services (e.g., comment database, anonymous user identifier management). In this process, information such as comment content, `anonId`, hashed passwords, and the URL/title of the commented page may be stored and processed on Supabase servers. Supabase manages data according to its own privacy policy, which users can review for more details. (Supabase Privacy Policy Link: Supabase プライバシーポリシー).
• When required by law, or when requested by investigative agencies according to procedures and methods prescribed by law for investigative purposes.
• When the user has given prior consent.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

In principle, users' personal information is destroyed without delay once the purpose of its collection and use has been achieved. However, the following information is retained for the specified period for the reasons below:

• Comments and related information: May be retained until deleted by the user or the service is terminated. Comments with replies may be displayed as "Deleted comment" or similar upon deletion.
• Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): Maintained while the user uses the service. It is deleted when the mobile app is deleted or app data is cleared, or for web/extensions, when browser cookies/local storage are cleared or if a feature is provided for the user to reset the ID.
• Chrome Extension settings information: Stored in the browser's local storage while the user uses the extension or maintains the settings, and deleted when the extension is removed.
• Mobile app bookmarks, homepage settings, language preferences: Deleted when the user manually deletes them or clears app data.
• Information retention according to legal requirements: If it is necessary to preserve information according to the provisions of relevant laws, Replycation stores member information for a certain period prescribed by the relevant laws.

5. Personal Information Destruction Procedures and Methods

In principle, Replycation destroys the information without delay after the purposes of collecting and using personal information have been achieved. The destruction procedures and methods are as follows:

• Destruction Procedure: Information entered by the user is transferred to a separate DB (or separate filing cabinet in case of paper) after the purpose is achieved and stored for a certain period according to internal policies and other relevant laws and regulations for information protection reasons (refer to retention and use period), after which it is destroyed. Personal information transferred to a separate DB is not used for any other purpose unless required by law.
• Destruction Method: Personal information stored in electronic file format is deleted using a technical method that cannot reproduce the record. Personal information printed on paper is shredded with a shredder or destroyed through incineration.

6. User Rights and How to Exercise Them

Users can edit or delete their own comments at any time (requires the password set when writing the comment).

The Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and locally stored settings (e.g., mobile app bookmarks/homepage, extension UI settings) can be reset by users by deleting mobile app data, reinstalling the app, or by deleting browser cookies/local storage, or by deleting/reinstalling the extension.

Replycation guarantees users' rights related to their personal information (such as rights to access, rectify/delete, suspend processing) in accordance with the Information and Communications Network Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and other relevant laws. Rights can be exercised by contacting Replycation, and Replycation will take action without delay.

7. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices

Replycation may use 'cookies', browser 'Local Storage', or 'chrome.storage.local' (for Chrome extensions) to provide personalized and customized services. This is to help provide more convenient service use by storing the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) or remembering user service usage patterns and preferences (e.g., Chrome extension UI settings, language settings).

Users have the option to install cookies. By setting options in their web browser, users can allow all cookies, confirm each time a cookie is stored, or refuse to store all cookies. However, if you refuse to store cookies, you may experience difficulties in using the service.

For Chrome extensions, setting values stored in `chrome.storage.local` may be necessary for the normal operation of extension features, and users can stop using this stored information by disabling or deleting the extension.

When visiting websites through the in-app WebView in the mobile app, those websites may use cookies. Cookie and cache management for the WebView can be controlled through specific app features (e.g., clear cache in settings menu) or device settings.

8. Technical and Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection

In handling users' personal information, Replycation takes the following technical and administrative measures to ensure safety so that personal information is not lost, stolen, leaked, altered, or damaged:

• Password Encryption: Comment passwords are encrypted one-way for storage and management.
• Communication Security: Encrypted connections (HTTPS) are used for service data transmission.
• Access Control: Access to the personal information processing system is minimized, records of granting, changing, or revoking access rights are kept, and these records are stored for at least 5 years.
• Malicious Program Prevention: Security programs such as anti-virus software to prevent and treat malicious programs are installed and operated, and are regularly updated and checked.
• Others: Minimizing the handling of personal information and conducting personal information protection training.

9. Children's Privacy

Replycation does not collect personal information from children under the age of 14. If it is confirmed that personal information from a child has been provided, Replycation will delete such information immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

If there are additions, deletions, or corrections to this Privacy Policy due to changes in laws or policies, they will be notified through announcements at least 7 days before the changes take effect. However, if significant changes to user rights occur, notification will be made at least 30 days in advance.

11. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries

For any inquiries regarding privacy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@replycation.com

🇨🇳 隐私政策 (Chinese)

为方便起见，本隐私政策以中文提供。本隐私政策的英文版本为原始版本，具有法律约束力。如果英文版本与此译文之间存在任何差异，概以英文版本为准。

最后更新日期: 2025-05-15

This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided by Replycation, including mobile applications, websites, browser extensions, bookmarklets, and others (collectively, the "Services"). Replycation values your privacy and complies with relevant laws and regulations, including the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. This Privacy Policy informs you of the purposes and methods by which the personal information you provide is used and what measures are being taken to protect your personal information.

1. Information We Collect and How We Collect It

Replycation may collect the following information to provide the Services:

• Information you provide directly:
  • When writing comments: Comment content, author name (optional), password for editing/deleting comments (stored one-way hashed upon input).
• Information automatically generated or collected during your use of the Services:
  • Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): A unique ID is generated to anonymously manage your comments and votes. This ID may be stored on your device (SharedPreferences for mobile apps) or in your browser's storage (e.g., Local Storage, chrome.storage.local for browser extensions and web services) or cookies.
  • Web Page Information for Services: The URL and title of the web page where you write comments or use the Services. This information is collected to correctly link and display comment functionality on the respective page (collected when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, bookmarklet, or Chrome extension).
  • Browser and Device Information: Your browser's language settings (used by bookmarklets and Chrome extensions for initial UI language settings), and device information for mobile apps (e.g., OS version, for service improvement purposes).
  • IP Address: May be automatically collected by our backend service provider (Supabase) for service operation, security, abuse prevention, and service improvement.
  • Service Usage Data, Access Logs, Cookies: May be collected for service usage statistics, error resolution, and user experience improvement (when using the in-app WebView in the mobile app, visiting the website, or using the Replycation iframe interface loaded via Chrome extensions and bookmarklets).
• Chrome Extension Settings Information:
  • If you change settings in the Chrome extension, values such as UI opacity, panel minimization state, selected language, panel size and position, and permanent closure status are stored in your browser's local storage (`chrome.storage.local`) for your convenience. This information is not used to directly identify you.
• Mobile App Bookmarks and Homepage Settings:
  • URLs and names of bookmarks you add (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
  • Homepage URL you set (stored locally on your device via SharedPreferences in the app).
• When Sharing URLs from External Apps to the Mobile App:
  • The URL shared to the app (processed to open in the in-app browser or provide comment functionality).

2. How We Use Your Information

Replycation uses the collected information for the following purposes:

• Providing comment functionality: Writing, displaying, editing, deleting comments, and operating related services.
• User identification and management: Distinguishing users through the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and managing comment and voting activities.
• Preventing duplicate votes: Ensuring fairness in the comment like/dislike feature.
• Service integration: Integrating and correctly displaying comment functionality on the web page you are viewing (via bookmarklet, Chrome extension, in-app WebView in mobile app).
• Storing and applying user custom settings: Storing Chrome extension UI settings (opacity, size, position, etc.), language settings, etc., to provide the same environment upon next execution, thereby enhancing user convenience.
• Providing mobile app features: Bookmark and homepage functionality, processing shared URLs.
• Service improvement and new service development: Analyzing user experience, statistical analysis (using anonymized or aggregated data), error resolution.
• Maintaining security and service stability: Preventing fraudulent use, sanctioning violations of service terms.
• Complying with legal obligations and resolving disputes.

3. Information Sharing and Third Parties

Replycation, in principle, does not share or provide users' personal information to external parties. However, the following cases are exceptions:

• Backend Service Provider (Supabase): We use Supabase services to provide core functionalities of the Services (e.g., comment database, anonymous user identifier management). In this process, information such as comment content, `anonId`, hashed passwords, and the URL/title of the commented page may be stored and processed on Supabase servers. Supabase manages data according to its own privacy policy, which users can review for more details. (Supabase Privacy Policy Link: Supabase 隐私政策).
• When required by law, or when requested by investigative agencies according to procedures and methods prescribed by law for investigative purposes.
• When the user has given prior consent.

4. Data Retention and Deletion

In principle, users' personal information is destroyed without delay once the purpose of its collection and use has been achieved. However, the following information is retained for the specified period for the reasons below:

• Comments and related information: May be retained until deleted by the user or the service is terminated. Comments with replies may be displayed as "Deleted comment" or similar upon deletion.
• Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`): Maintained while the user uses the service. It is deleted when the mobile app is deleted or app data is cleared, or for web/extensions, when browser cookies/local storage are cleared or if a feature is provided for the user to reset the ID.
• Chrome Extension settings information: Stored in the browser's local storage while the user uses the extension or maintains the settings, and deleted when the extension is removed.
• Mobile app bookmarks, homepage settings, language preferences: Deleted when the user manually deletes them or clears app data.
• Information retention according to legal requirements: If it is necessary to preserve information according to the provisions of relevant laws, Replycation stores member information for a certain period prescribed by the relevant laws.

5. Personal Information Destruction Procedures and Methods

In principle, Replycation destroys the information without delay after the purposes of collecting and using personal information have been achieved. The destruction procedures and methods are as follows:

• Destruction Procedure: Information entered by the user is transferred to a separate DB (or separate filing cabinet in case of paper) after the purpose is achieved and stored for a certain period according to internal policies and other relevant laws and regulations for information protection reasons (refer to retention and use period), after which it is destroyed. Personal information transferred to a separate DB is not used for any other purpose unless required by law.
• Destruction Method: Personal information stored in electronic file format is deleted using a technical method that cannot reproduce the record. Personal information printed on paper is shredded with a shredder or destroyed through incineration.

6. User Rights and How to Exercise Them

Users can edit or delete their own comments at any time (requires the password set when writing the comment).

The Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) and locally stored settings (e.g., mobile app bookmarks/homepage, extension UI settings) can be reset by users by deleting mobile app data, reinstalling the app, or by deleting browser cookies/local storage, or by deleting/reinstalling the extension.

Replycation guarantees users' rights related to their personal information (such as rights to access, rectify/delete, suspend processing) in accordance with the Information and Communications Network Act, Personal Information Protection Act, and other relevant laws. Rights can be exercised by contacting Replycation, and Replycation will take action without delay.

7. Installation, Operation, and Refusal of Automatic Personal Information Collection Devices

Replycation may use 'cookies', browser 'Local Storage', or 'chrome.storage.local' (for Chrome extensions) to provide personalized and customized services. This is to help provide more convenient service use by storing the Anonymous User Identifier (`anonId`) or remembering user service usage patterns and preferences (e.g., Chrome extension UI settings, language settings).

Users have the option to install cookies. By setting options in their web browser, users can allow all cookies, confirm each time a cookie is stored, or refuse to store all cookies. However, if you refuse to store cookies, you may experience difficulties in using the service.

For Chrome extensions, setting values stored in `chrome.storage.local` may be necessary for the normal operation of extension features, and users can stop using this stored information by disabling or deleting the extension.

When visiting websites through the in-app WebView in the mobile app, those websites may use cookies. Cookie and cache management for the WebView can be controlled through specific app features (e.g., clear cache in settings menu) or device settings.

8. Technical and Administrative Measures for Personal Information Protection

In handling users' personal information, Replycation takes the following technical and administrative measures to ensure safety so that personal information is not lost, stolen, leaked, altered, or damaged:

• Password Encryption: Comment passwords are encrypted one-way for storage and management.
• Communication Security: Encrypted connections (HTTPS) are used for service data transmission.
• Access Control: Access to the personal information processing system is minimized, records of granting, changing, or revoking access rights are kept, and these records are stored for at least 5 years.
• Malicious Program Prevention: Security programs such as anti-virus software to prevent and treat malicious programs are installed and operated, and are regularly updated and checked.
• Others: Minimizing the handling of personal information and conducting personal information protection training.

9. Children's Privacy

Replycation does not collect personal information from children under the age of 14. If it is confirmed that personal information from a child has been provided, Replycation will delete such information immediately.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

If there are additions, deletions, or corrections to this Privacy Policy due to changes in laws or policies, they will be notified through announcements at least 7 days before the changes take effect. However, if significant changes to user rights occur, notification will be made at least 30 days in advance.

11. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries

For any inquiries regarding privacy, please contact us at:

Email: contact@replycation.com