01.Information We Collect and How We Use It
Korean Salaryman (https://en.koreansalaryman.com, the "Site") respects your privacy and is committed to handling your information responsibly. This policy explains what we collect, why, and what choices you have.
Information You Provide
We only collect personal information when you choose to share it, such as:
- When you comment: a name or nickname, your comment, and your IP address (to prevent spam)
- When you subscribe to the newsletter: your email address (to deliver the newsletter)
- When you contact us: your email address and the content of your message
Information Collected Automatically
As you use the Site, some information may be collected automatically:
- IP address, access logs, and visit times
- Browser type and operating system (OS)
- Device type and screen resolution
- Pages visited, time spent, and referral source
- Anonymized usage patterns gathered through cookies
How We Use It
- To provide content and improve the quality of the Site
- To analyze visitor statistics and traffic
- To serve relevant advertising (via Google AdSense)
- To send the newsletter and Site updates
- To prevent spam and abuse
02.How We Collect Information
- Directly from you (comment forms and newsletter sign-up forms)
- Automatically (cookies and web log analytics tools)
03.How Long We Keep Information
As a rule, we delete personal information once the purpose for collecting it has been fulfilled. The exceptions below are kept only as long as needed.
| Data | Retention Period | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Comments | Until you ask us to delete, or up to 3 years | Service operation |
| Newsletter email | Until you unsubscribe | Your consent |
| Access logs | 3 months | Site security |
| Visitor statistics (anonymized) | 14 months | Google Analytics default |
04.Cookies
The Site uses cookies to provide a better and more relevant experience.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file that a website sends to your browser and stores on your device. It helps the site remember information about your visit.
How we use cookies
- To understand how visitors use the Site
- To provide more relevant content based on your activity
- For advertising targeting and performance measurement
How to disable cookies
You can refuse or remove cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Note: If you disable cookies, some features of the Site may not work properly.
05.Third-Party Services
The Site relies on the third-party services below. Each provider processes data according to its own privacy policy.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand visitor statistics and how the Site is used.
- Collected: anonymized visit data, page views, time on page, and device information
- We do not collect personally identifying information through it
- Opt out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Google AdSense
The Site may display Google AdSense ads. Google uses cookies to serve ads based on your interests.
- Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads based on your visits to this and other sites
- You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ad Settings
- Google's advertising privacy policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Search Console and SEO Tools
We use search engine tools such as Google Search Console to monitor how the Site performs in search. These do not collect personally identifying information.
Hosting
The Site is delivered through a third-party hosting provider. Standard access logs may be recorded on the host's servers.
06.Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction and deletion: ask us to correct or delete your information
- Restriction: ask us to stop processing your information
- Unsubscribe: opt out of the newsletter at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below and we will respond promptly.
07.Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your information, you can reach us at:
| Operator | Korean Salaryman |
|---|---|
| pride93d@gmail.com | |
| Response time | Within 3 business days |
Note: For requests that require identity verification, we may ask for additional information.
08.Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law or our practices. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page.
✓ Effective: April 24, 2026