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POSTYPE uses a variety of technical measures and policy-based safeguards to securely protect and lawfully process your account information and personal information.
However, there are also rules you must personally follow when using POSTYPE and in your daily life. By carefully following the guidelines below, you can prevent personal information leaks caused by carelessness, and even if a risk of personal information leakage occurs, you can minimize the damage. This content was prepared with reference to personal information guidelines from the Personal Information Protection Portal.
1. Use a secure password that is hard for others to guess
A secure password is one that others cannot easily guess or infer. The longer the password, the better, and it becomes harder to crack when you combine uppercase and lowercase letters, special characters, and numbers in a complex way.
You should avoid passwords that have specific patterns (such as 'aaabbb', 'qwerty', etc.) or that contain personal information that others can easily figure out (for example: your name, date of birth, mobile phone number, etc.).
Using different passwords for each service is also a good way to prevent password leaks. For example, you can use different passwords per service by adding the last English character of each service name (for POSTYPE, 'e') to the password string you usually use.
2. Change your password regularly and use 2-step verification whenever possible
Regularly changing your password can reduce both the likelihood and scope of personal information breaches. When changing your password, it is important not to reuse any password you have used before. If it is difficult to remember a new password every time, you can use commercial software or built-in browser password managers that securely generate, store, and manage passwords.
Along with passwords, using 2-step verification such as OTP is another way to enhance your account security. POSTYPE provides 2-step verification using an OTP authentication app when you log in with email. For more details, please see How to enable/disable 2-step verification.
3. Do not share your personal information or account with others
Sharing your account with others is not only a breach of contract (terms of use) for most services, but also significantly increases the risk of personal information exposure. Be careful not to disclose your account ID, password, or other sensitive information, and do not share them with people close to you or with strangers.
In particular, POSTYPE continually monitors and restricts the sale, purchase, rental, transfer, or sharing of accounts, and takes firm action against all parties involved, including sellers, buyers, and renters. For more details, please see the Account Trading Policy.
Including your personal information in posts, comments, messages, and other content, or inducing others to share their personal information, also increases the risk of personal information infringement.
4. Be extra careful when using public computers or other open environments
Security is inevitably more vulnerable in public places, on shared computers, or when using public Wi-Fi. Avoid entering high-risk personal information such as resident registration numbers or financial payment information, as the damage can be severe if it is leaked, and be more cautious than usual about protecting your personal information and account.
When you are done using services on a public computer, make sure you have logged out. Avoid logging in via linked social accounts such as Google or Naver. If you had to use social login, make sure to log out not only from the service you used but also from the linked social service.
After you finish, be sure to delete any personal data stored in the browser. Refer to the instructions provided by each browser to remove cookies and website data. (For example: Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Safari)
5. Do not download materials from unclear sources
Downloading links (URLs) or attachments from unknown sources via the internet, text messages, email, or messengers can cause damage such as malware infection or personal information leaks. If you receive a link from an unclear source, do not click it, and if you receive a file or email from an unknown source, delete it immediately.
One of the fastest-growing types of personal information crimes involves tricking you into downloading mobile apps through suspicious links and then stealing your information with malicious apps. Always install mobile apps from official app stores. The POSTYPE app should only be downloaded from Google Play and the Apple App Store.
By following the rules above—using secure passwords, changing your passwords regularly, utilizing 2-step verification, avoiding account sharing, being careful when using public places or shared computers, and not downloading materials from unclear sources—you can use POSTYPE more safely. These simple measures help strengthen the protection of your personal information and account, allowing you to enjoy your online activities more securely.