Privacy Policy

Last Updated: June 2, 2025

This blog is committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website.

1. Purpose of Data Processing

We process personal information only for the following purposes:

Website Analytics: To understand visitor behavior, page views, and popular content
User Experience Improvement: To optimize content and enhance website performance
Statistical Analysis: To generate anonymized statistical information

2. Personal Information We Collect

2.1 Automatically Collected Information (Google Analytics)

Data Collected: IP address (anonymized), browser information, operating system, pages visited, visit time, geographic location
Collection Method: Automatic collection through cookies
Legal Basis: User consent

2.2 Comment System (Giscus)

Data Collected: GitHub account information (when voluntarily provided by users)
Collection Method: Voluntary provision when posting comments
Legal Basis: User consent

3. Data Retention Period

Google Analytics Data: Automatically deleted 26 months after collection
Cookie Information: Until browser closure or manual deletion by user
Comment Information: Until deleted by user or according to GitHub's policies

4. Sharing Personal Information with Third Parties

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:

4.1 Google Analytics

Recipient: Google LLC
Purpose: Website analytics service
Data Shared: IP address (anonymized), website usage behavior
Retention Period: According to Google's Privacy Policy

5. Data Processing Partners

We do not currently outsource personal data processing to external partners.

6. Your Rights and How to Exercise Them

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

6.1 Cookie Management

You can allow/block cookies through browser settings
You can withdraw cookie consent on our website

6.2 Google Analytics Opt-out

Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Enable "Do Not Track" settings in your browser

6.3 GDPR Rights (for EU residents)

Right of Access: Request information about your personal data
Right to Rectification: Correct inaccurate personal data
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests

7. Data Security Measures

We implement the following security measures to protect your personal information:

Technical Measures

HTTPS encrypted communication
IP address anonymization
Minimal data collection

Administrative Measures

Limited staff access to personal data
Regular privacy protection training

8. Cookie Policy

8.1 Purpose of Cookie Use

Website usage analysis
Personalized user experience
Website performance improvement

8.2 Types of Cookies

Cookie Name	Purpose	Retention Period
_ga	User identification	2 years
_ga_*	Session information storage	2 years
_gid	User activity tracking	24 hours
cookieConsent	Cookie consent status	1 year

8.3 How to Disable Cookies

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data

9. Data Protection Officer

For any questions regarding personal data processing, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

Data Protection Officer

Name: Kim Jinsu
Email: [email protected]

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy is effective from the date specified below. We will notify users of any material changes to this policy at least 7 days in advance through our website announcements.

11. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your residence, including the United States (Google Analytics). These transfers are based on appropriate safeguards, including Google's compliance with data protection frameworks.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

This policy is effective from June 2, 2025.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please feel free to contact us at any time.

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