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Privacy Policy

IPHINT / UTRBOX Inc.

Effective Date: April 5, 2026

1. Scope and Applicability

This Privacy Policy describes how UTRBOX Inc. (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards information in connection with the IPHINT service (the “Service”). This Policy applies to both personal information and other data processed in connection with the operation of the Service, including technical and analytical data generated through use of the Service.

2. Definitions

“Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or can reasonably be linked to an identifiable individual. “Service Data” means any data uploaded by users or generated through use of the Service, including but not limited to images, analysis outputs, detection results (“Discovery”), logs, and related metadata. Service Data may or may not constitute Personal Information depending on context.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

(a) Account Information

Email address, password (encrypted), name or username, contact information, and third-party authentication data.

(b) Service Data

Uploaded content (including images and videos), image fingerprints, analytical data, detection results (“Discovery”), usage records, and related metadata.

(c) Transaction Information

Billing details, payment records, and payout or settlement information.

(d) Automatically Collected Information

IP address, device identifiers, browser type, operating system, log data, cookies, and usage activity.

4. How We Use Information

We process information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and operate the Service
  • To analyze images and generate detection results
  • To deliver notifications and user-facing outputs
  • To improve and optimize Service performance
  • To provide customer support
  • To detect, prevent, and mitigate abuse or unauthorized use
  • To process payments and transactions

We do not use Personal Information for purposes materially different from those described in this Policy without notice.

5. Usage Data and Communications

We may collect and analyze user interaction data, including clicks, navigation patterns, and feature usage, to improve functionality and user experience. We may also track whether emails are opened and whether links are clicked for purposes of communication effectiveness and service improvement.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to recognize users, analyze usage patterns, and improve the Service. You may control cookie settings through your browser; however, disabling cookies may limit certain functionality. The Service does not currently respond to “Do Not Track” signals.

7. Third-Party Services and Links

The Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. Their respective privacy policies govern any information collected.

8. De-Identified and Aggregated Data

We may de-identify or aggregate information so that it cannot reasonably be used to identify an individual. Such data may be used for analytics, research, service improvement, and business purposes, and may be shared with third parties.

9. Disclosure of Information

We do not sell Personal Information. We may disclose information under the following circumstances:

  • With user consent
  • To service providers performing functions on our behalf
  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect rights, safety, and security
  • In connection with corporate transactions

10. Service Providers and Contractors

We may engage third-party service providers to process information on our behalf. These parties are contractually obligated to use the information only as necessary to provide services to us and in accordance with applicable law.

11. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will take appropriate steps to ensure continued protection of such information.

12. Data Retention

We retain information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, including:

  • Account data: retained until account deletion, then deleted within 30 days
  • Uploaded content: up to 12 months
  • Detection and usage data: up to 24 months
  • Dispute-related data: up to 3 years
  • Financial records: as required by applicable law

Certain data may be retained beyond these periods where necessary for legal, regulatory, or security purposes.

13. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your Personal Information
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Restrict processing
  • Request data portability

Requests may be submitted to: team.iphint@gmail.com. We may take reasonable steps to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.

14. California Privacy Rights

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, California residents have the right to:

  • Know what Personal Information is collected
  • Request deletion
  • Opt out of the sale of Personal Information (note: we do not sell Personal Information)

Authorized agents may submit requests on behalf of users, subject to verification.

16. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. However, no system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

17. International Data Transfers

Information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. We take appropriate measures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation where applicable.

18. Children’s Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.

20. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified through the Service or other appropriate means.

19. Contact

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy, contact:

Email: team.iphint@gmail.com

Customer Center: 02-1644-0395

Address: UTRBOX 20, Solmae-ro 7ga-gil, Gangbuk-gu, Seoul (1F), Postal Code: 01207, Republic of Korea (South Korea)