This Privacy Policy outlines how Sidus Platforms Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “topcelev.news”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you use our websites, mobile applications, and any other services under the topceleV brand (collectively, the “Services”).
By using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
topcelev.news is a virtual entertainment media platform operated by Sidus Platforms Inc., a corporation established under the laws of the Republic of Korea. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in compliance with applicable Korean laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection (Network Act).
Operator Information:
Sidus Platforms Inc.
#V1337, 3Floor, 6, Teheran-ro 79-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Email: support@topcelev.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect the following types of personal information:
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, nickname, and password when you register an account
- Profile data, including your bio, preferences, and content uploads
- Contact details when you submit inquiries, comments, or support requests
- Payment details (only passed through to third-party payment processors)
- Participation in surveys, contests, events, or promotions
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Device and browser type, OS, IP address, language settings
- Log files: access times, visited URLs, referring sites
- Cookie and tracking data (see Section 7)
3. Purpose of Collection and Use
We collect and use your personal data for the following purposes:
- To create and manage your user account
- To provide, personalize, and improve the Services
- To process payments and transactions
- To deliver notifications, announcements, and support messages
- To conduct surveys, promotions, or events
- To analyze service usage for internal development
- To detect and prevent misuse or illegal activities
- To comply with legal obligations under Korean law
4. Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share it in the following cases:
- Service providers: External partners that help operate or improve our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)
- Legal requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- User consent: If you explicitly consent to sharing for marketing or collaboration purposes
- M&A: In the event of merger, acquisition, or asset sale
5. Retention and Destruction of Personal Data
We retain your personal data for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes stated above, and as required by law. After the retention period expires, or upon your request, we securely delete or anonymize the data.
- Account-related data: Retained for up to 5 years after last login
- Transaction data: Retained for 5 years under the Korean Commercial Act
- Web logs: Retained for 3 months under the Network Act
6. Your Rights
Under Korean law, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Request suspension of processing
- Withdraw your consent at any time
To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@topcelev.com. We may require identity verification to protect your information.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us understand user behavior, analyze trends, and personalize content.
You can control cookie settings through your browser. However, disabling cookies may limit certain features of our Services.
We may allow third-party advertisers, including Google, to use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing behavior. These advertisers may collect information about your visits to this and other sites to deliver relevant ads.
8. Protection of Personal Information
We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL encryption for data transmission
- Access control and staff training
- Regular audits and system monitoring
In the event of a data breach that may cause harm, we will notify affected users and report it to the relevant authorities as required by Korean law.
9. Third-Party Services
Our Services may include links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies separately.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for users under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without parental consent. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the data immediately.
11. Amendments to this Policy
We may revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in laws or our practices. Any changes will be announced on our website and will become effective upon posting.
12. Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Sidus Platforms Inc.
Attn: Privacy Officer
Email: support@topcelev.com