Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 21, 2024

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how www.dongwookim.net (“the Website”) collects, uses, discloses, and safeguards your information when you visit the Website. By using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Website.

Information We Collect

The Website may collect the following types of information:

1. Personal Information

The Website does not collect personal information unless you voluntarily provide it through forms, emails, or other direct interactions with the Website.

2. Non-Personal Information

When you access the Website, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information. This may include, but is not limited to:

  • Your IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages you visit
  • Time and date of your visit
  • Referring website URLs
  • Device type and operating system
  • Geographic location (e.g., country or city, based on IP address)
  • Interaction data (e.g., clicks, scrolls, or time spent on specific pages)

The Website may use analytics tools to collect and analyze non-personal information, such as user interactions and traffic patterns, to improve the overall user experience.

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect may be used for the following purposes:

  • To improve the functionality and content of the Website.
  • To monitor and analyze usage trends to enhance user experience.
  • To detect and prevent technical issues or unauthorized activities.

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We will retain your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. We may also retain and use your data to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Once the data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

Security of Your Personal Data

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you believe your interaction with the Website is no longer secure, please contact us immediately at kdw@dongwookim.net.

Cookies

The Website may use cookies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and remember user preferences.

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Law Enforcement

We may disclose your personal data to law enforcement agencies if required to do so by law or if such disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with a legal obligation.
  • Protect and defend the rights or property of the Website.
  • Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Website.
  • Protect the personal safety of Website users or the public.

Business Transactions

If the Website undergoes a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via a prominent notice on the Website before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

Third-Party Services

The Website may use third-party services, such as:

  • Hosting: The Website is hosted by Vercel, which may collect technical information related to your use of the Website.
  • Analytics: The Website may use analytics tools to understand how users interact with the Website. These tools collect non-personal information about your visits.

These third-party services are governed by their respective privacy policies.

Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

Your continued use of the Website after any changes signifies your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • The right to access, update, or delete your information.
  • The right to object to the processing of your information.
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at kdw@dongwookim.net.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at kdw@dongwookim.net.