Location-Based Services Terms

Article 1Purpose

These Terms set out the rights, obligations and responsibilities of the Company and Personal Location Information Subjects regarding the use of the Eggplant location-based services provided by the Company.

Article 2Effect of and Changes to the Terms

1. These Terms take effect upon being posted to users who have applied for the Service.
2. The Company may amend these Terms to the extent that it does not violate applicable laws such as the Location Information Act and the Act on the Regulation of Terms and Conditions. When amending the Terms, the Company will give notice through an in-Service announcement or on the website 7 days before the effective date (30 days before, for changes unfavourable to users).
3. If a user does not agree to the amended Terms, the user may request to withdraw membership or stop using the location-based services.

Article 3Description of the Service

The Company provides the following location-based services:

1. Area (neighborhood) verification: checks the user's current location and performs area verification based on administrative districts (dong, eup or myeon).
2. Nearby item search: shows items within a certain radius (e.g. 1–30 km) of the location set by the user.
3. Display of trading area: displays the area where trading is possible when an item is listed.
4. Support for safe trading: ensures the safety of transactions through location-based reporting and sanction features.

Article 4Methods of Collecting Location Information

1. The Company collects location information in the following ways:
   • GPS (satellite signal)-based location information
   • Wi-Fi access point-based location information
   • Cell tower-based location information
   • Area information entered directly by the user
   • Approximate area information based on IP address
2. The Company collects location information only if the user has consented to providing location information in the OS permission settings.
3. Users may withdraw their consent to providing location information at any time in the OS settings or app settings; in that case, the use of some location-based features may be restricted.

Article 5Purposes of Use of Location Information

The Company uses location information for the following purposes:

1. Area (neighborhood)-based transaction matching and display of items
2. Display of trading areas and distance-based sorting
3. Preventing fraudulent use and fake accounts through area verification
4. Handling reports, responding to disputes and creating a safe service environment
5. Fulfilling legal obligations and responding to lawful requests from investigative agencies

Article 6Retention and Use Period of Location Information

1. The Company destroys location information without delay once the purpose of its use has been achieved.
2. However, in accordance with Article 16(2) of the Location Information Act, the Company automatically records and preserves data on the collection, use and provision of personal location information, and retains such records for at least 6 months.
3. Area verification results (at the dong, eup or myeon level) may be retained separately to the extent necessary for responding to disputes and preventing fraudulent use.

Article 7Provision of Location Information to Third Parties

1. The Company does not provide location information to third parties without the prior consent of the Personal Location Information Subject.
2. However, the following cases are exceptions:
   • Where the user has given prior consent
   • Where there are special provisions in law, or a lawful request from relevant authorities such as investigative agencies
   • Where it is urgently necessary to protect the life, body or property of the user or a third party
3. When the Company provides personal location information to a third party, it will immediately notify the Personal Location Information Subject each time of the recipient, the date and time of provision and the purpose of provision.

Article 8Rights of Personal Location Information Subjects and How to Exercise Them

Users may exercise the following rights against the Company:

1. Withdraw all or part of their consent to the collection, use and provision of location information
2. Request a temporary suspension of the collection, use and provision of location information
3. Request access to, or notification of, records confirming the collection, use and provision of location information
4. Request correction of records confirming the collection, use and provision of location information

Users may exercise the above rights through the in-app settings or by making a request to the Company's location information manager (quantarium1004@gmail.com / 1551-4220), and the Company will act without delay unless there is a justifiable reason not to.

Users in the Philippines also have the rights of data subjects under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10173) with respect to their location information, and may contact the National Privacy Commission (privacy.gov.ph).

Article 9Rights of Guardians of Children Aged 8 or Under, etc.

1. Where the guardian of any of the following persons (“Children Aged 8 or Under, etc.”) consents to the use or provision of personal location information for the protection of the life or body of the Child Aged 8 or Under, etc., the Company deems that the person's own consent has been given:
   • Children aged 8 or under
   • Persons under adult guardianship
   • Persons with a mental disability under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities who are classified as persons with severe disabilities under the Act on the Employment Promotion and Vocational Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities
2. Where the guardian has given such consent, consent to the use or provision of the personal location information of the Child Aged 8 or Under, etc. is deemed to have been given.

Article 10Location Information Manager

Article 11Compensation for Damages

1. If a user suffers damage due to the Company's violation of Articles 15 to 26 of the Location Information Act, the user may claim compensation from the Company, and the Company cannot be exempted from liability unless it proves that there was no intent or negligence on its part.
2. If the Company suffers damage due to a user's violation of these Terms, the user must compensate the Company for the damage.

Article 12Dispute Mediation and Other Matters

1. The Company will endeavour to resolve disputes related to location information amicably through consultation between the parties.
2. If no agreement is reached, users may apply for mediation by the Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee under Article 40 of the Personal Information Protection Act, a ruling by the Korea Communications Commission under Article 40-2 of the Framework Act on Telecommunications, or dispute mediation by the Korea Consumer Agency under Article 33 of the Framework Act on Consumers.
3. In addition to the above bodies, users may apply for dispute mediation to the Electronic Commerce Mediation Committee under the Framework Act on Electronic Commerce.

Article 13Company Contact Details

For inquiries about these Terms or to exercise rights related to location information, please use the following contact details:

• Company name: Quantarium Co., Ltd. (주식회사 퀀타리움)
• Address: 서울특별시 강남구 테헤란로79길 6, 3층 브이1093(삼성동, 제이에스타워)
• Customer center: 1551-4220
• Email: quantarium1004@gmail.com

Addendum

These Terms take effect on May 6, 2026.