Established: April 15, 2026 | Operator: ChatMarket (株式会社 ONE STEP)
Article 1 – Information We Collect
- Registration data: Email address, full name, address, phone number
- Identity verification documents: Images of driver's license, passport, or national ID
- Payment data: Coin purchase history, Stripe payment IDs (card numbers are never stored on our servers)
- Call / stream data: Call duration, recording files (only when recording option is selected), chat logs
- Usage logs: IP address, device information, browsing history
Article 2 – Purpose of Use
- Providing, operating, and improving the Service
- Identity verification and fraud prevention
- Coin purchase and payout processing (Japanese Payment Services Act compliance)
- Creator reward calculation and bank transfers
- Customer support and service announcements
- Responding to legal disclosure requests
Article 3 – Sharing with Third Parties
We do not share personal information with third parties except in the following cases:
- With the user's consent
- When required by law
- To protect life, body, or property
- To service providers (Stripe, AWS, etc.) to the minimum extent necessary (providers are bound by equivalent confidentiality obligations)
Article 4 – Recording Data
- Recordings are stored encrypted on AWS S3 (Tokyo region).
- Access is restricted to AWS CloudFront signed URLs; no direct third-party access.
- If a creator publishes an archive, it becomes available to the specified audience. Obtaining consent from all persons appearing in the recording is the creator's responsibility.
- You may request deletion of your recording data upon account termination.
Article 5 – Payment Data
- Coin purchases are processed via Stripe, Inc. Card numbers are never stored on our servers.
- Purchase history (amount, date, plan ID, coins received) is recorded in our database.
- Per the Japanese Payment Services Act, the timestamp of first Terms agreement at coin purchase is retained permanently.
Article 6 – Identity Verification Documents
- ID documents are used solely for KYC (Know Your Customer) purposes.
- Image files are automatically deleted from S3 storage within 30 days of verification completion via AWS S3 lifecycle policy. Only the "verified" status and date are retained.
- Documents are shared with third parties only when required by law.
Article 7 – Cookies, Local Storage & PWA Technical Details
We use cookies and browser storage for session management and service improvement.
▼ PWA-specific technical details
- Session Cookies: Used to maintain login authentication tokens. Deleted on browser close or explicit logout.
- localStorage: Stores user preferences (language, UI theme, last viewed state) on-device only. Not transmitted to our servers.
- IndexedDB: Service Worker may cache data for offline support. No personal information is included.
- Service Worker Cache: Static files (JS, CSS, images) are cached for fast startup. Clearable via "Clear site data" in browser settings.
- Push Notification Token: If you enable push notifications, your device token is stored on our server. Disable via notification settings or browser preferences.
- Home Screen Install (PWA): Installing as an app does not change the type of data collected. No additional tracking occurs.
Article 8 – Retention Periods
- Account information: 5 years after withdrawal (legal compliance)
- Payment / coin history: 10 years (Payment Services Act)
- ID document images: Auto-deleted from S3 within 30 days of verification. Only "verified" status retained thereafter.
- Call logs / chat: 1 year after withdrawal
- Recordings: Until deleted by creator, or 90 days after account termination
Article 9 – Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA / Korean PIPA)
You may request access, correction, or deletion of your personal data by emailing chatmarket-unei@onestep-corp.com. We will respond within the legally required period after identity verification.
▼ GDPR rights (EU/UK residents)
- Right of Access: Obtain a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format (JSON) within 30 days of request.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): Request deletion of all personal data except legally mandated records. Completed within 30 days.
- Right to Restriction of Processing: Request that we restrict processing where you contest accuracy or object to the purpose.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: EU residents may file a complaint with their local Data Protection Authority (DPA).
- Korean users (PIPA): Rights to view, correct, delete, and suspend processing are also accepted at the email above.
Article 10 – Security Measures
We implement access controls, encryption, and periodic security audits to prevent unauthorized access, loss, or destruction of personal information.
Article 11 – Contact
ChatMarket Privacy Officer
Email: chatmarket-unei@onestep-corp.com
ChatMarket Operations
Last updated: April 16, 2026
