Privacy Policy

The Korea Entertainment Media ("Tenasia," "we," "our," or "us") operates the Tenasia Gallery platform at `tenasia-g.vercel.app` (the "Service"), a professional photo licensing service dedicated to K-pop and Korean entertainment photography.

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you access or use our Service. By using Tenasia Gallery, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Information You Provide Directly

• Full name and professional title
• Email address and phone number
• Company name, publication name, and billing address
• Payment information processed securely by authorized payment providers such as Polar
• Media credentials and press affiliation for editorial license verification
• Communications you send us via email or support channels

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages viewed, search queries, and time spent on the Service
• Download history and license activity
• Device identifiers, referrer URLs, and session timestamps
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 8 for details)

We use the information we collect to:

• Process license purchases and deliver digital content
• Verify identity and media credentials for editorial licensing
• Send order confirmations, download links, and support communications
• Enforce license terms and investigate unauthorized use of our content
• Improve the Service, including personalization and analytics
• Comply with applicable legal obligations and respond to legal process
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Payment Processors: Polar and other authorized payment providers receive payment data necessary to complete transactions. Their use is governed by their respective privacy policies.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Vercel (hosting) and AWS / Cloudflare R2 (storage) process data to operate the Service under data processing agreements.
• Legal Authorities: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of TenAsia, our users, or the public.
• Professional Advisors: Lawyers and auditors under confidentiality obligations may access information as necessary.

The Korea Entertainment Media is based in Seoul, Republic of Korea. If you access the Service from outside Korea, your information may be transferred to and processed in Korea or other countries where our service providers operate.

For transfers involving personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate protection of your data.

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. Upon account closure or upon your request for deletion, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, subject to the following exceptions:

• Transaction records and license documentation are retained for five (5) years to comply with Korean tax law and international accounting standards.
• Information subject to a legal hold or ongoing dispute will be retained until resolved.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at tenasia.trend@gmail.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session state, remember your language and theme preferences, and analyze how the Service is used. Categories include:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the Service to function
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as language and theme
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand usage patterns to improve the Service

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the Service may not function correctly without them.

The Service is intended solely for use by individuals who are 18 years of age or older, particularly media professionals, journalists, and licensed content purchasers. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it promptly. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us at tenasia.trend@gmail.com.

For privacy-related inquiries, data subject requests, or to report a potential privacy concern, please contact our Privacy Officer:

• Email: tenasia.trend@gmail.com
• Company: The Korea Entertainment Media
• Address: Seoul, Republic of Korea