nurio study

Privacy Policy

Effective date: 2026-06-01

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how nurio study ("we", "us") collects, uses, and safeguards your information when you use study.nurio.kr. nurio study is a platform for joining language study groups and related learning activities. By using the service you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

Required

  • Email address
  • Name (or display name)
  • Profile image
  • Birth year
  • Gender
  • Language levels (target language and proficiency)

Optional

  • Short bio or introduction
  • Learning interests and goals
  • Onboarding survey answers
  • Marketing / contact opt-in preferences

Technical

  • OAuth identifiers from your sign-in provider (Google, Kakao, or Naver)
  • Device and browser information
  • Usage logs and access timestamps
  • Cookies and similar technologies

3. How We Collect Information

  • Directly from you when you sign up, complete your profile, or join a study group
  • Through OAuth providers when you sign in
  • Automatically through your use of the service (logs, cookies)
  • Through our payment processor when you subscribe to a study group

4. How We Use Information

  • Provide and operate the study group service
  • Match learners to appropriate groups based on language level and preferences
  • Process subscriptions and payments
  • Send service-related communications
  • Improve the service and develop new features
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as your account is active, and for the period required to fulfil the purposes described in this policy or as required by applicable law. You can request deletion of your account at any time.

6. Sharing with Third Parties

Payment Processors

We use PortOne (Korean payment gateway) to process subscription payments. Only the information required to complete a transaction is shared with them.

OAuth Providers

When you sign in with Google, Kakao, or Naver, we receive basic profile information (such as name, email, and profile image) from those providers in accordance with the permissions you grant.

No Other Sharing

We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

7. Your Rights

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Withdraw consent and stop using the service at any time
  • Opt out of marketing communications

8. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect your information, including encryption in transit, access controls, and secure infrastructure.

9. International Transfers

Your information may be processed on servers located outside of your country. We take steps to ensure that any international transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the service or by email.

11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at hello@nurio.kr.