kpophistory.com (“the Site”) values your privacy and complies with applicable laws such as the Personal Information Protection Act of the Republic of Korea. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect for membership and comment features, how we use and protect your data, and your rights as a user.
1. Information Collected and Collection Methods
Collected Information:
When signing up, we collect your username (or email), password, and nickname (or name) as required fields.
When posting comments, your login information is used for user identification.
Collection Methods:
Information is collected via the membership registration page and may include data automatically generated during service use (such as IP address).
2. Purpose of Collecting and Using Personal Information
- Membership management (registration, identity verification, service usage and restrictions, prevention of misuse)
- Providing community features such as comments
- Service improvement and statistical analysis
3. Retention and Use Period of Personal Information
Personal information is destroyed immediately upon membership withdrawal.
However, if required by law, information may be retained for the period specified by relevant regulations.
4. Provision of Personal Information to Third Parties
The Site does not provide your personal information to external parties without your consent.
Exceptions may be made if required by law.
5. Destruction Procedures and Methods
Personal information is destroyed immediately after the purpose of collection and use is achieved.
Electronic files are deleted in a way that cannot be restored; paper documents are shredded or incinerated.
6. User Rights and How to Exercise Them
Members may view, modify, or delete their personal information (withdraw membership) at any time.
Users under the age of 14 are not allowed to register; we do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
7. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
Cookies:
The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site usage, and personalize content. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and improve our services.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the operation of the Site, such as allowing you to log in and use comment features.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site by collecting information anonymously.
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences, such as language or region settings.
Managing Cookies:
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.
8. Personal Information Protection Officer
Personal Information Protection Officer: seoul80s@gmail.com
For inquiries, please contact us via email.
9. Other
This policy may be updated according to changes in laws or site policy. Notice of changes will be posted on the website.
This privacy policy is effective as of June 1, 2025.
