Privacy Policy
Ocean MAP processes personal information in accordance with the Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and related regulations.
1. Information We Collect
For the beta waitlist service, Ocean MAP collects the following:
| Type | Fields | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Required | Email address, name (or nickname) | Website form |
| Optional | Primary discipline (scuba/freedive/both), TestFlight participation preference | Website form |
| Automatic | IP address, User-Agent, referrer, timestamp | Automatically on visit |
1-2. Information Processed by the Ocean MAP App
The Ocean MAP app (Apple Watch and iPhone) does not collect information that identifies you, such as your name, email or phone number, and has no account sign-up. The app handles the following information. (Applies from the app's official launch.)
| Type | Items | How it is handled |
|---|---|---|
| Processed on device only | GPS location (entry and exit points), motion, heading, depth and water-temperature sensor values, dive logs and underwater tracks, Health app workout records | Stored only on your Apple Watch and iPhone and not sent anywhere. |
| Sent only if you choose to share (optional) | A random anonymous ID created by the app, GPS coordinates of entry and exit points, the underwater track (coordinates relative to the entry point), max depth, distance, fin-kick count and dive time, and the site name you enter | Sent to build the OceanMap Earth underwater map. Off by default; you can turn it off in the app's settings at any time, which stops further sending. |
| Sent only if you allow usage statistics (optional) | A random anonymous ID created by the app, app launch and screen-view events, app version and language, and usage counts such as the number of logs | Used only for statistical analysis to improve the product. Off by default; you can turn it off in the app's settings at any time. |
| Real-time lookup (not stored) | Entry-point coordinates when the app suggests a site name after a dive | Used only to look up nearby sites and not stored on the server. |
The anonymous ID is a random value created on the device and is not linked to your identity or device information. For this reason, it may be difficult to find and delete records already sent for a specific user. You can stop sending in the app's settings; for other requests, contact the Privacy Officer below.
2. Purposes of Collection & Use
- Waitlist registration and management
- TestFlight beta invitation delivery
- Launch and major-update announcements
- Aggregate statistical analysis (in non-identifiable form) for product improvement
- Service-related inquiry response
- (App, only if you choose to share) Building the OceanMap Earth underwater map — anonymous statistics that combine tracks at the same site into underwater routes
3. Retention & Storage Period
- Waitlist data: Retained up to 1 year after the official launch, then immediately deleted
- If consent is withdrawn: Deleted within 30 days of request
- Statutory retention obligations: Stored for the period required by applicable law
- Anonymous track data shared from the app: Retained while the service operates to build the underwater map, and deleted when the service ends
4. Sharing with Third Parties
Ocean MAP does not share personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
- When the user has given prior consent
- When required by law, or when investigative authorities request such information following legally-defined procedures
5. Processing Sub-processors
The following providers process personal information on Ocean MAP's behalf:
| Sub-processor | Purpose | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Supabase Inc. | User database hosting | USA / EU |
| Cloudflare, Inc. | Website hosting, CDN, DDoS protection | Global |
| Apple Inc. | TestFlight beta distribution (eligible users only) | USA |
6. Your Rights
You may exercise the following rights at any time:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion
- Request restriction of processing
- Unsubscribe from emails
To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address below. We will respond promptly after verifying your identity.
7. Security Measures
- Encryption in transit: HTTPS (TLS 1.3)
- Encryption at rest: AES-256
- Access control: Row Level Security (RLS) on the database, principle of least privilege
- Audit logging: Administrator access logs retained
8. Cookies & Automatic Collection Tools
The Ocean MAP website may use the following tools to improve service quality:
- Essential cookies: Required for the site to function
- Analytics (planned): Google Analytics, Naver Analytics — anonymized traffic analysis only
You can refuse cookies in your browser settings, though some features may be limited as a result.
9. Privacy Officer
10. Changes to This Policy
If we change this policy, we will post the change on the website at least 7 days before it takes effect. For material changes, we will also notify registered users individually by email.
11. Complaints & Remediation
For privacy complaints or assistance, you may contact these Korean authorities:
- Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee — www.kopico.go.kr · 1833-6972
- Privacy Infringement Reporting Center (KISA) — privacy.kisa.or.kr · 118
- Supreme Prosecutor's Office, Cyber Investigation — www.spo.go.kr · 1301
- National Police Agency, Cyber Bureau — ecrm.police.go.kr · 182