Muktrip ("Service") values your privacy and complies with applicable data protection laws, including Korea's Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). This policy explains what personal data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Information We Collect
Registration (Required)
- Username, password (encrypted), nickname, preferred language
Registration (Optional)
- Self-introduction
Automatically Collected
- IP address, User-Agent (browser info), access timestamps
- Cookies: Authentication token (
muktrip_token, httpOnly) for login session
When Writing Reviews (Optional)
- Visit date, companion type, sponsorship status, parking info, and other review-related data
Like Feature
- Logged-in users: User ID for duplicate prevention
- Non-logged-in users: Irreversible hash of IP address and browser info for duplicate prevention
2. How We Use Your Information
- Account management: Registration, login, identity verification, account security
- Service delivery: Writing and reading reviews, map exploration, likes, achievement system
- Security: Bot prevention, blocking malicious access, limiting abnormal registrations
- Improvement: View count statistics (non-identifiable), usage pattern analysis
3. Retention and Deletion
| Data | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Account information | Deleted upon account withdrawal |
| IP address (registration) | Retained to prevent duplicate accounts; deleted upon withdrawal |
| Security logs | Retained for 6 months, then auto-deleted |
| Like hash values | Deleted when the associated post is removed |
4. Data Processing Delegation
Muktrip delegates the following data processing tasks to third parties for service operation:
| Delegatee | Delegated Tasks |
|---|---|
| Google LLC | Map service (Google Maps API) |
| Anthropic PBC | Content translation and SEO optimization (Claude API) |
| Google LLC | AI trend content generation (Gemini API) |
5. International Data Transfer
Your data may be transferred overseas for the following purposes:
| Recipient | Country | Data | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | USA | Location data (map usage) | Map service | During service use |
| Anthropic PBC | USA | Post text | Multilingual translation & SEO | Deleted after processing |
| Google LLC | USA | Post text | AI trend content generation | Deleted after processing |
You may refuse consent to international data transfers, but this may limit service availability.
6. Third-Party Sharing
Muktrip does not share your personal data with third parties beyond the delegation and transfers described above, except when required by law.
7. Data Destruction
Personal data is destroyed as follows when its purpose is fulfilled or retention period expires:
- Electronic files: Permanently deleted using methods that prevent recovery.
- Paper records: Not applicable (no paper documents are collected).
8. Security Measures
We implement the following measures to protect your personal data:
- Password encryption (bcrypt)
- httpOnly cookie for authentication tokens (XSS prevention)
- HTTPS encrypted communication
- Automated blocking of malicious bots and abnormal access
- Separated admin access controls
9. Cookies
We use a muktrip_token cookie (httpOnly) to maintain your login session. You can block cookies in your browser settings, but this will limit login functionality.
10. Your Rights
- Access & Modify: View and edit your profile on the My Page.
- Delete: Request data deletion through account withdrawal.
- Contact: Reach us at the email below for privacy-related inquiries.
11. Data Protection Contact
- Service: Muktrip (muktrip.com)
- Operator: Independent developer
- Email: privacy@muktrip.com
12. Changes to This Policy
This policy is effective from March 29, 2026. Any changes will be announced through the Service.