Privacy Policy
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Privacy Policy
LINE NEXT Inc. · Last updated: June 1, 2026

The purpose of this document ("Privacy Policy") is to inform you ("you" or "User") of how LINE NEXT Inc. manages Personal Data in connection with LINE NEXT Inc.'s services (hereinafter referred to as the "Services").

Please take a moment to read this Privacy Policy carefully so that you know and understand the purposes for which we collect, use and disclose your Personal Data. If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please submit your request email at .

By interacting with us, submitting information to us, or signing up for or accessing Services offered by us, you indicate your acceptance of the terms of this Privacy Policy and consent to LINE NEXT Inc. (including LINE NEXT Affiliates), as well as their respective representatives and/or agents (collectively referred to herein as "the Company", "us", "we" or "our") collecting, using, disclosing and sharing amongst themselves your Personal Data, and disclosing such Personal Data to the Company's authorized service providers and relevant third parties in the manner set forth in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with or are not comfortable with any aspect of this Privacy Policy, you should immediately discontinue access to or use of the Services.

Table of Contents
Section 1
Personal Data Collected by the Company

When you use or access the Services, we may collect the following categories of personal data (or personal information) from you or about you:

CategoryPersonal Data
Information you provide us when signing up (To sign up via Social Networking Services) SNS ID, SNS type, SNS Email, Profile information
Information collected via technology when using the Services UID, Service usage history, Access history, IP information, App identification, Device information (OS type and version)
User Inquiry Processing Email, Information on the inquiry form, Information generated during complaint handling, Correspondence, being information that you provide to us in correspondence, including ongoing customer support
Payment and transaction information Payment method type, transaction ID, payment amount, payment date and time, product name, payment status (success/failure/refund), receipt information
※ Where you make purchases via Google Play or the App Store in-app purchase systems, detailed payment instrument information (e.g., card numbers) is processed directly by the respective platform and is not collected by us.

In addition to the foregoing, the Company may require you to provide additional Personal Data when you require support, send us information for troubleshooting or other analysis, participate in a survey or our other promotional activities or solicit any other communication from us, among other activities.

Section 2
Cookies and Similar Technology

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies are typically stored on your computer's hard drive. Information collected from cookies is used by us to analyze trends, to administer the Services and to evaluate their effectiveness. With this knowledge, we can provide you with a more personalized experience when using the Services and we can improve the quality of such experience by recognizing and delivering more of the most desired features and information and by resolving access difficulties.

We may also use cookies and/or a technology known as web bugs or clear gifs, which are typically stored in emails to help us confirm your receipt of, and response to, our emails. Our service providers may also place cookies on the hard drive of your device with a view to receiving information that will educate us and our service providers on different aspects, such as how you navigate on the Services.

Please note that data collected by use of cookies or similar technologies may be linked to and combined with any other data, including Personal Data, relating to you that we process. Data collected by the use of cookies or similar technologies may also be used to assist us in (i) meeting our compliance obligations, (ii) detecting irregular, suspicious or potentially fraudulent account activities, and (iii) assessing and improving the Services and advertising campaigns.

You can choose to deactivate cookies; however, in such circumstances, you will not be able to use parts of the Services which require cookies to be active.

* Necessary Cookies — these cookies enable core functionality of the website.
Section 3
Google Analytics and Third-Party Modules
A. Google Analytics

We may also use a tool called "Google Analytics" to collect information about your use of the Services. Google Analytics collects information such as how often Users visit the Services, what pages they visit when they do so, and what other sites they used prior to coming to the Services.

We use the information we get from Google Analytics only to improve the Services. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Services, rather than your name or other identifying information. We do not combine the information collected through the use of Google Analytics with personally identifiable information.

Although Google Analytics plants a permanent cookie on your web browser to identify you as a unique user the next time you visit the Services, the cookie cannot be used by anyone but Google. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics about your visits to the Services is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Use and the Google Privacy Policy. You can prevent Google Analytics from recognizing you on return visits to this site by disabling cookies on your browser.

Cookie NameDurationDescription
_ga, _ga_XXXX 2 years Used to distinguish a user on the website. Calculates visitor, session, campaign data and keeps track of site usage for the site's analytics report.
_gat 1 Minute Limits the user requests.
_gid 1 day Used to distinguish a user on the website. Stores information on how visitors use the website and helps in creating an analytics report.
B. Third-Party Modules

We may install modules of a third-party software development kit (SDK) in our Services for the following purposes:

  • To analyze the status of use of our Services

With regard to your Personal Data that is processed by a third-party through a module provided by such third party, the privacy policy of such third party will apply.

Section 4
Purpose for Collection, Use and Disclosure of User Personal Data
A. To provide the Services

We use Personal Data to provide you with Services pursuant to the LINE NEXT Terms of Service. For example, we may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To offer undisturbed, smooth Services to you (including, but not limited to, software upgrades and improvements of the Services)
  • To ensure that the Services are functioning properly
  • To administer our application and to track user movement
  • For troubleshooting purposes
  • To allow you to manage your account
  • To conduct any other activities that are required to provide the Service
B. To enforce Policies and agreements

We use Personal Data to enforce the LINE NEXT Terms of Service, this Privacy Policy and other agreements with Users, as well as agreements with third parties. For example, we may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To detect, prevent, investigate or report actual or potential violations of the Policies or any suspected illegal activities
  • In connection with any claims, actions or proceedings and/or protecting and enforcing our contractual and legal rights and obligations
  • To protect us and our operations or those of our service providers
  • To protect the rights, privacy, safety and property of us and our service providers
  • To prevent physical harm or financial loss or any other risk
  • To allow us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we or our service providers may sustain
C. To detect and prevent fraud
  • To prevent any unauthorized/fraudulent use of the Services
  • To prevent, detect and investigate crime and analyze and manage commercial risks
  • To perform identity verification when you make an inquiry or give us instructions
D. To protect your rights and data and seek to ensure the integrity of the Services
  • To prevent any data breach or circumvention of our security measures
  • To test, assess, or otherwise evaluate the effectiveness of the technical and organizational measures
  • To protect your rights, privacy, safety and property
E. To comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • To respond to a verified request relating to a criminal investigation or alleged illegal activity
  • To meet or comply with any applicable rules, laws, regulations, codes of practice or guidelines
  • To respond to requests from public and government authorities
F. To provide you with customer support services
  • To respond to your inquiries and support needs and to fulfill any other request you may have made to us
  • To notify you of any other important information regarding the Services
  • To send you administrative information, such as information concerning changes to the Policies
  • To otherwise provide customer support services to you
G. To optimize and enhance the Services
  • To personalize your experience by presenting content tailored to your interests
  • To develop new features of the Services or other products offered by us
  • To allow you to participate in usability studies, surveys and product tests
  • To aggregate statistical data regarding the Services
  • To conduct research and analysis aimed at reviewing and improving the Services
H. To market our products to you

Based on your communication preferences, we may send you marketing communications (e.g., emails or mobile notifications) to inform you about our events; to deliver personalized marketing; and to provide you with promotional offers. Our marketing will be conducted in accordance with your advertising/marketing preferences and as permitted by applicable law.

I. To process payments and handle disputes

We process your Personal Data to facilitate in-app purchases and to handle payment disputes, refund requests, and billing inquiries. Specifically, we may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

  • To process and record in-app purchase transactions
  • To handle refund requests and payment disputes
  • To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions
  • To comply with applicable laws governing electronic commerce and financial record-keeping
J. For other business purposes

From time to time, and as required under applicable law, we may request your permission to allow us to share your Personal Data with third parties not presently covered by this Privacy Policy, or to use your Personal Data for a purpose that is incompatible with the purposes for which it was originally collected or for which your consent was subsequently obtained.

Section 5
Sale or Other Disclosure of Personal Data

We do not sell, rent, release, disseminate, make available, transfer, exchange, share, communicate or otherwise disclose your Personal Data to third parties for their marketing purposes, or for other purposes not contemplated by this Privacy Policy or permitted under applicable law.

Subject to restrictions imposed under applicable law, we may disclose your Personal Data to others (including public authorities, law enforcement agencies, data protection authorities or regulatory agencies) if:

We may provide the Personal Data to any of the LINE NEXT Affiliates if the LINE NEXT Affiliate is appointed or engaged by us to provide any part of the Services. In addition, we may disclose your Personal Data to third parties in the following circumstances:

A. Disclosure — Third-Party Service Providers
CompanyCountryDetails
LY CorporationJapanInfra operation and Data storage
Com2uS Platform CorporationRepublic of KoreaUser activity monitoring and analysis
Apple Inc.United StatesIn-app purchase processing (App Store)
Google LLCUnited StatesIn-app purchase processing (Google Play)
B. Provision

We may provide your personal data to third parties only in circumstance where a prior consent is given by you.

Section 6
Shared Use of Information

During the period when you use the Services, your Personal Data may be processed and used in the form(s) of printed documents and/or electronic files or otherwise by us, the LINE NEXT Affiliates, and/or the Outsourced Contractors.

To facilitate our global operations, we may transfer, store, and process your Personal Data within our family of companies, partners, and service providers based throughout the world, including Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom, the United States, and possibly other countries. We will only transfer your Personal Data internationally where it is compliant with applicable data protection laws and, where relevant, the means of transfer provides adequate safeguards in relation to your Personal Data.

Section 7
User's Rights

Please be aware that your data protection rights set out below are not absolute and it remains the case that, in accordance with applicable data protection laws, your rights may be subject to some exceptions by law.

You may, at any time, confirm, supplement or correct your registered Personal Data on the Services. You can also deactivate your account according to the Terms of Service of the applicable Service.

You can choose freely whether or not you will provide us with your Personal Data; however, you may be unable to use all or part of the Services until you have provided us with the necessary information.

Section 8
Information for California Residents

If you are a resident of California, you have certain rights pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA"), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 ("CPRA"), and the Shine the Light law. To exercise the rights detailed in this Section 8, email us at .

Your privacy rights include: (i) the right to know about your personal information that we collect, disclose, sell or share; (ii) the right to delete your personal information; (iii) the right to opt-out of sale or sharing; (iv) the right to correct inaccuracies; (v) the right to limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information; (vi) the right to data portability; and (vii) the right to non-discrimination.

A. Personal Information We Collect, Use, and Share

We do not "sell" any personal information as defined under the CCPA.

CategorySourcesPurposeDisclosure
(A) Identifiers (name, IP address, email, account name, etc.) You; Automatically; Third parties Sections 4A–4J Financial institutions; Service providers; Professional advisors; Affiliates
(B) Customer records You; Third parties Sections 4B, 4E, 4F Financial institutions; Service providers; Affiliates
(C) Protected classifications (gender, age, citizenship) You; Third parties Section 4E Professional advisors
(D) Commercial information (records of services purchased) You; Automatically; Third parties Sections 4A, 4C–4J Financial institutions; Service providers; Professional advisors; Affiliates
(E) Biometric information Not collected
(F) Usage Data (browsing history, online identifiers) Automatically Sections 4A–4D, 4F–4H Identity verification services; Service providers; Professional advisors; Affiliates
(G) Geolocation data Automatically Sections 4A, 4C, 4E Identity verification services; Service providers; Affiliates
(H) Sensory data Not collected
(I) Professional or employment-related information Not collected
(J) Education information Not collected
(K) Inferences about preferences, characteristics You; Automatically Sections 4G, 4H Service providers; Professional advisors; Affiliates
B. California Privacy Rights
  • Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, used, or disclosed about you in the past 12 months.
  • Right to Deletion: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information that we collected and retained, subject to certain exceptions.
  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale or Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information of Users within the meaning of the CCPA.
  • Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
  • Right to Limit Processing Sensitive Information: We limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information to purposes exempt from the Right to Limit.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to have a copy of personal information transferred to you or another party.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not deny services or discriminate against you for exercising your California privacy rights.

To submit a request, email us at . We ordinarily process requests within 45 days of receipt (may be extended to 90 days with notice).

Shine the Light Law: If you are a California resident, you may request information regarding our disclosure of your personal information to a third party for that party's direct marketing purposes by emailing .
Section 9
Anonymized and Aggregated Data

Anonymization is a data processing technique that removes or modifies personal information so that it cannot be associated with a specific individual. Aggregated data is information about our customers that we combine together so that it can no longer identify any individual customer. Except for this section, none of the other provisions of this Privacy Policy applies to anonymized or aggregated customer data.

We may use anonymized or aggregated customer data for any business purpose, including to better understand customer needs and behaviors, improve our products and services, conduct business intelligence and marketing, and detect security threats. We may perform our own analytics on anonymized data or enable analytics provided by third parties.

Section 10
Third-Party Sites and Services

If you authorize one or more third-party applications to access the Services, then information you have provided to us may be shared with those third parties. A connection you authorize or enable between your LINE NEXT account and a non-LINE NEXT account, payment instrument, or platform is considered an "account connection."

Unless you provide further permissions, we will not authorize these third parties to use this information for any purpose other than to facilitate your transactions using the Services. Please note that third parties you interact with may have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their operations or their use of data they collect.

Section 11
Information Security

We maintain appropriate physical, technical, organizational and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized or unlawful loss, access to use, alteration, correction, or disclosure of your personal data.

We may store and process all or part of your personal information in Japan and elsewhere in the world (e.g., South Korea) where our facilities or our service providers are located. We protect your Personal Data by maintaining physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations. For example, we use computer safeguards such as firewalls and data encryption, we enforce physical access controls to our buildings and files, and we authorize access to Personal Data only for those employees who require it to fulfill their job responsibilities.

Please recognize that you play a vital role in protecting your own Personal Data. When registering with our Services, it is important to choose a password of sufficient length and complexity, to not reveal this password to any third parties, and to immediately notify us if you become aware of any unauthorized access to or use of your account.

If you have reason to believe that your data is no longer secure, please contact us using the contact information provided in this Privacy Policy.

Section 12
Retention of Personal Data

We store your Personal Data securely throughout the life of your account. We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations or to resolve disputes. Typical retention periods include:

Section 13
Withdrawal from the Services

If you decide to deactivate your account for the Services and not to keep using the Services, all information (including, without limitation, Personal Data) relating to you will be handled in accordance with applicable law, this Privacy Policy, and our other applicable policies. We shall not consider such deactivation as a withdrawal of consent to our use and disclosure of such information unless we are informed so in writing.

If you withdraw your consent to any or all use of your Personal Data, depending on the nature of the request, we may not be in a position to continue to provide the Services to you.

Section 14
A Special Note about Personal Data of Minors

If a minor under the age of 14 provides personal information while using our services, this should be done with the consent of their legal guardian.

In cases where a minor under 14 uses our services without the consent of their legal guardian, we reserve the right to restrict or prohibit their use of the services.

Section 15
Modifications to this Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be revised from time to time. If we make any material change, we will notify you by email (sent to the email address specified in your account), by means of a notice on our site prior to the change becoming effective, or as otherwise required by applicable law.

By visiting, accessing, or using the Services following any change to this Privacy Policy, you are consenting to the new Privacy Policy.

Section 16
Inquiries and Complaints

If you have any uncertainty about this Privacy Policy or questions, complaints, access and/or correction requests or comments on the handling of Personal Data related to the Services, you should contact us via .

If you believe that we have infringed your rights, you may contact the LINE NEXT Data Protection Officer at .

Section 17
Version

This Privacy Policy was updated on June 1, 2026.