Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 6, 2025

Operator: Boosthub Co., Ltd. (operating as TheGameAgent)

Boosthub Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company" or "Boosthub") is committed to protecting your personal information and ensuring strict compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of the Republic of Korea. This Policy governs the processing of personal data collected through TheGameAgent website and related domestic agent services.

1. Data Controller and Operator

The Company, Boosthub Co., Ltd., acts as the Data Controller (Personal Information Controller, PIPA definition) responsible for managing and protecting the personal data of users.

  • Legal Entity: Boosthub Co., Ltd.
  • Service Name: TheGameAgent

2. Personal Data Collected

The Company collects two categories of information:

Data Provided Directly by the User

  • Information Items Collected: Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Company Name, Job Title.
  • Source and Timing: Collected when the user submits an inquiry or registers for services.

Data Collected Automatically

  • Information Items Collected: Visit Records (Page views, click activities, time of visit), Device Information (Browser type, OS, IP Address).
  • Source and Timing: Collected automatically via cookies, web beacons, and log files during website access.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the legal grounds established by the Korean Personal Information Protection Act:

  • User Consent: Where you have provided specific and explicit consent for processing.
  • Contractual Obligation: Processing necessary for the fulfillment of a contract with you or in response to your service requests.
  • Statutory Duty: Processing necessary to comply with legal obligations mandated by Korean law (e.g., regulatory reporting, compliance).

4. Purposes of Use

The collected data is used strictly for the following purposes:

  • Service Fulfillment: Processing and responding to your direct service inquiries and consultation requests.
  • Service Optimization: Analyzing user behavior to ensure stable website operation and enhance user experience.
  • Marketing & Promotion: Sending newsletters, event invitations, and service updates (requires separate, explicit consent).
  • Legal Compliance: Monitoring system security and fulfilling statutory duties as mandated by Korean law.

5. Retention and Destruction of Personal Data

In compliance with PIPA, the Company retains your personal data only for the period necessary for the purposes of collection and will destroy the data without delay when the retention period expires.

Inquiry and Consultation Data

  • Retention Period: 2 years from the date of inquiry submission.
  • Legal Basis for Period: Defined in this policy to address future follow-up and claims.

Automatically Collected Data (Logs, Cookies)

  • Retention Period: 1 year from the date of collection.
  • Legal Basis for Period: Service analytics and improvement.

Data Required by Law

  • Retention Period: Retained for the period prescribed by relevant Korean statutes (e.g., Commercial Act, Tax Law).
  • Legal Basis for Period: Mandatory Legal Obligation.

Destruction Method

Personal data is destroyed in a way that renders it permanently non-recoverable. Electronic files are permanently deleted using technical methods, and printed records are shredded or incinerated.

6. Provision of Data to Third Parties & International Transfer

The Company does not provide personal data collected from general website activity, including pre-contractual inquiries for Domestic Agent designation (e.g., initial consultation requests, or general contact forms), to any external third parties or Global Client Companies. The handling of confidential and sensitive information after an agency contract is signed is governed by the specific Domestic Agent Services Agreement between Boosthub and the Client.

However, where Boosthub acts as the Domestic Agent for overseas game companies, the cross-border transfer of personal data is necessary to fulfill specific service requests or inquiries related to the client's game, which is legally considered a form of provision and international transfer under PIPA. This transfer is strictly limited to the data required for the client to provide the requested service or response.

  • Recipients (Transferee): Our Global Client Companies (Overseas Game Providers) for whom Boosthub is acting as the Domestic Agent.
  • Data Transferred: Data directly submitted by the user as part of a specific service request or inquiry regarding the Global Client's game, including necessary consultation requests, contact details, and technical logs relevant to that specific request.
  • Purpose of Transfer: To enable the Global Client to directly respond to inquiries or fulfill service obligations related to their products/services, in compliance with Korean law.
  • Transfer Location: The country where the Global Client is domiciled.

By accepting this Policy, you consent to this necessary cross-border transfer of your personal data when strictly required to fulfill the purpose of your specific inquiry or service request related to our clients.

7. Cookie Policy

We use cookies to enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing site usage.

  • Purpose: Providing basic website functions, saving visitor preferences, and analyzing website performance.
  • User Control: You can manage or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that restricting cookies may limit your access to certain features of our services.

8. Contact Information for Privacy Inquiries

For all matters related to personal information protection, handling, and exercising data subject rights (access, correction, deletion, etc.), please contact our designated Privacy Department:

This Privacy Policy may be subject to change in response to new laws or regulatory requirements. Material changes will be prominently notified on the website prior to the change taking effect.