1. Personal information we collect
- Registration and authentication: email address, Firebase UID and related information
- Profiles and activity: names, posts and other service activity information
- Bodybuilder profiles (only if you register a profile): photo, name, date of birth, work location, introduction, awards, certifications and contact channels (Instagram ID, YouTube channel and KakaoTalk Open Chat link); height and weight, if you choose to provide them
- Inquiries and contact: email address and inquiry details
- Logs and usage information: IP address, browser information and service usage records
2. Why we collect and use information
- Account management and authentication (sign-in and user identification)
- Providing service features, such as posting content
- Publishing bodybuilder profiles and connecting users with bodybuilders for inquiries
- Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
- Statistical analysis to improve the service
- Serving advertisements and personalized ads (see the cookies and advertising sections below)
3. Google AdSense and cookies or tracking technologies
This site uses third-party advertising services, including Google AdSense. These services use cookies or similar tracking technologies to serve advertisements, including personalized ads based on your interests. Google advertising services may use cookies stored in your browser and device identifiers to personalize ads. Information collected by Google is processed under Google’s privacy policy.
Key information:
- Disable personalized ads: adjust your ad personalization preferences in Google Ads Settings.
- Global opt-out: opt out of tracking by third-party advertising companies through About Ads Choices.
- For details about Google’s use of cookies and advertising data, see Google’s advertising technology policy.
4. Firebase (authentication and database)
This site uses Firebase Authentication and Firestore to authenticate members and store account information and service activity data. Data stored in Firebase is processed under Google’s server policies and security controls. Firebase-related personal information processing follows Firebase’s privacy policy.
5. Public bodybuilder profiles
Registering a bodybuilder profile is optional, and we obtain separate consent to publish it during registration. If you consent, the following information is visible to anyone, including visitors who are not signed in:
- Photo, name, age, work location, introduction, awards and certifications
- Contact channels you provide (Instagram ID, YouTube channel and KakaoTalk Open Chat link)
- Height and weight — optional and displayed only if you provide them
Your date of birth is not published; only your age is displayed on your profile. If you no longer want your profile to be public, you may delete it yourself at any time or request deletion through the contact page. Children under 14 may not register a bodybuilder profile.
Public information may be collected by search engines or other external services. Please do not enter information you do not want to make public. This is also why we recommend Open Chat links rather than personal contact details.
6. Disclosure to third parties
As a general rule, we do not disclose your personal information to third parties. The following exceptions apply:
- You have given prior consent
- Disclosure is requested under applicable law
- Information is disclosed to advertising providers (such as Google) to the extent necessary to serve advertisements
7. Retention periods
We securely retain personal information until its purpose has been fulfilled or for the period required by applicable law. Examples of our main retention criteria are:
- Account information: retained for a period under internal policies after account closure, then destroyed (for example, three years)
- Bodybuilder profiles: until you request deletion or delete the profile yourself
- Inquiries and submission records: three years from receipt
- Service logs and access records (for audit and security purposes): three years
These periods may vary according to service operations and legal retention requirements. Specific retention periods follow applicable law and internal policies.
8. Your rights
You may request access to, correction or deletion of your personal information, or suspension of its processing, at any time. Please submit personal information requests through the site’s contact page. Requests are processed within 30 days of receipt. Submitting a request through the contact page while signed in is accepted as sufficient identity verification. However, if additional verification is needed to process a request, we may ask for supporting information, such as information confirming your identity.
9. Security
We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information. However, risks associated with internet communications cannot be eliminated completely. You should take precautions, including protecting your password.
10. Cookies and tracking technologies (examples)
This site may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to provide the service and for advertising or statistical purposes. The following are common examples. Actual cookie names and retention periods depend on the policies of the third-party providers.
- Google AdSense cookies (for example, for ad personalization) — purpose: personalized advertising; retention: according to third-party policies (for example, up to two years)
- Firebase session or authentication cookies — purpose: maintaining sign-in and sessions; retention: for the session duration or according to service policies
- Internal site cookies (such as preferences) — purpose: storing site settings; retention: three years (example)
Managing cookies (summary):
- You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings (see Chrome, Firefox or Safari settings).
- Disable personalized ads: Google Ads Settings
- Opt out of third-party advertising tracking: About Ads Choices
11. Use of third-party services
To operate the service, this site discloses some personal information to third parties or uses third-party services. Examples of the main recipients and the scope of information involved are:
- Google / Firebase: user identifiers (UID), email addresses, posts and other service data may be stored to provide authentication, data storage, analytics, hosting and related services.
- Google AdSense (advertising provider): minimal identifying information, such as cookie identifiers, ad click and impression data, and page visit records, may be disclosed to serve and personalize advertisements.
The categories and scope of information disclosed to third parties vary depending on the purpose. Please review the relevant third party’s privacy policy.
12. Personal information of children under 14
We do not collect personal information from children under 14 without the consent of their legal guardian. If we determine that a child’s personal information has been collected without authorization, we will delete it without delay.
13. Changes to this policy
This privacy policy may change due to changes in the law or the service. We will provide advance notice of significant changes through a site announcement, email or a similar channel.
14. Contact
Please submit privacy inquiries and requests to exercise your rights through the site’s contact page for prompt assistance.
This privacy policy describes how the site processes personal information. For further information, please contact us through the contact page.