OH JAE WON (“Company”) values the privacy of its users and complies with applicable laws such as the Personal Information Protection Act(PIPA, South Korea), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
This policy has been established to clarify how Company handles personal information collected through its blog at https://ohjaewon.com.
Personal Data Collected and Methods of Collection
Company collects personal data through the following methods and at the following times.
| Collection Time | Data Collected | Purpose of Collection |
| When writing a comment | Name (or nickname), email address, IP address, browser info | Spam prevention and user identification |
| When uploading images | EXIF GPS info embedded in the image | To inform users of the risk of location data exposure |
| Automatically | Cookies, access times, browser info, visit history, etc. | Service improvement, personalized advertising, and statistical analysis |
| Advertising/Tags | Google AdSense, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager | Delivering targeted ads and analyzing visitor behavior |
※ There is no membership system; the site does not collect individual login or account data.
Use of Cookies
Company uses cookies to collect information on user visits, ad preferences, and analytics results.
- Google AdSense provides personalized ads based on users’ visit history.
- Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager collect data on user behavior such as page views, clicks, and time spent on pages via cookies.
User control: Users can refuse cookies via browser settings or opt out of personalized ads through Google Ads Settings.
Caution for Media Uploads
When visitors upload image files, location information (EXIF GPS data) may be included. Please ensure that such data is removed before uploading to prevent unintended exposure.
Comments and Spam Filtering
Information collected during comment submission may be analyzed using spam detection plugins such as Akismet.
If you use Gravatar, a hashed version of your email may be sent to the Gravatar server. Please refer to Gravatar’s Privacy Policy.
Contact Forms
Company does not operate any contact forms and does not accept inquiries or collect personal information via the blog.
Even if such a situation arises in the future, Company adheres to a no-storage policy regarding submitted data.
Children’s Privacy
Company does not knowingly collect or process data from children under the age of 14.
Use of Analytics Tools
Company uses Google Analytics to collect statistical data such as IP addresses, browser information, referral paths, and time on site.
This data may be transmitted to Google’s servers (some located outside the EU). Please refer to Google’s Privacy Policy.
Users can block tracking using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Data Retention Period
| Data | Retention Period |
| Comments and metadata | Indefinitely |
| Cookies and log data | Up to 14 months (based on Google Analytics default) |
※ Users may request deletion of their data. However, certain data may be retained as required by law.
Third-Party Sharing and Cross-Border Transfers
Company transfers some data overseas through Google (based in the U.S.) and Amazon Web Services (AWS).
In such cases, Google applies appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) in accordance with GDPR.
The website is hosted on AWS’s Seoul region and follows AWS’s security and backup policies.
User Rights
Users may exercise the following rights at any time.
- Request access to their personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Request processing suspension
- Withdraw consent
To exercise these rights, please email: admin@ohjaewon.com
Requests will be processed in accordance with applicable laws after verifying the user’s identity.
Data Protection and Security
Company applies the following security measures.
- HTTPS and SSL encryption to protect data during transmission
- Password protection and two-factor authentication for administrator access
- Follows AWS security policies
Data access is restricted to administrators, and the system is regularly updated to prevent external breaches.
In the event of a data breach.
- Immediate internal notification and user email alerts
- Reporting to relevant authorities (e.g., KISA) within 24 hours
- Notification and remediation procedures for affected users
Data Protection Officer
| Category | Information |
| Officer | Company Website Administrator |
| admin@ohjaewon.com |
Changes to the Privacy Policy
This policy may be updated in accordance with changes in applicable laws or services. Any changes will be announced in advance on the website.
Initial Effective Date: June 15, 2025
Last Updated: June 15, 2025