Privacy Policy for incheonairport-blog.com

1. Introduction

At incheonairport-blog.com, we are deeply committed to safeguarding your personal information and respecting your privacy rights. We understand the significance of privacy and data protection, and we strive to handle your personal data responsibly and transparently. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws.

2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller Role

This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the services provided via incheonairport-blog.com (the “Website”). In the context of data protection laws, incheonairport-blog.com is the data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data. Our contact information appears at the end of this policy.

By using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

3. Categories of Data Processed

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

a. Usage Data
Information automatically collected when you access the Website, including your IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data.

b. Account Data
Information you provide when creating an account or subscribing to our services, which may include your full name, postal address, email address, and telephone number.

c. Profile Data
Data relating to your preferences, purchases you make, browsing behavior, interests, and activity history while visiting incheonairport-blog.com.

d. Communication Data
Details of communications you send to us, including support queries, messages via contact forms, and any responses received, as well as metadata associated with these interactions.

e. Technical Data
Device-specific details such as device type, operating system, hardware identifiers, browser information, screen resolution, and other system configuration data.

f. Transaction Data
Details of transactions made through the Website, including payment information (handled via secure third-party processors), delivery details, and purchase history.

g. Preference Data
Your marketing and communication preferences, such as consent to marketing emails, product alerts, newsletter subscriptions, or other forms of communication you have agreed to receive.

4. Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data under the following lawful bases, as defined by the GDPR:

– Consent: Where you have given clear permission for us to process your personal data for specific purposes (e.g., receiving newsletters).
– Contractual necessity: Where data processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or to take steps prior to entering into a contract.
– Legal obligation: Where processing is required to comply with applicable laws and regulations.
– Legitimate interests: Where processing is necessary for our interests, and these are not overridden by your data protection rights (e.g., analyzing Website usage to improve performance).

For California residents, CCPA requires that we disclose whether we sell personal data. We do not sell personal data in exchange for monetary consideration.

5. Your Rights

As a data subject under European law, you have the following rights:

– Right of Access – To obtain confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and access to that data.
– Right to Rectification – To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure – To request deletion of your personal data under certain criteria.
– Right to Restriction – To request the restriction of processing under specific conditions.
– Right to Data Portability – To receive a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used format and to transmit it to another controller.
– Right to Object – To object to processing based on legitimate interests, including profiling.

California residents may also exercise:

– The right to know what categories of personal information are collected and how they are used.
– The right to request deletion of personal information.
– The right to opt-out of the “sale” of personal data.
– The right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights.

Requests related to these rights can be submitted via email to: [email protected].

6. Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:

– End-to-end encryption of data in transit and at rest
– Role-based access controls and secure login mechanisms
– Regular data backups and system integrity checks
– Employee training on data privacy and security protocols

While no method of transmission over the Internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure, we continually evaluate and enhance our security practices.

7. International Data Transfers

Due to the nature of global data processing, we may transfer personal data to countries outside your jurisdiction. Where we do so, particularly in transferring data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure it is protected by appropriate safeguards, which may include:

– Standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission
– Binding corporate rules (BCRs)
– Certification under recognized frameworks for data protection compliance

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including:

– Usage Data: Up to 12 months for analytics and website performance
– Account and Transaction Data: Retained for contractual obligations and regulatory compliance, typically 6 years
– Communication Data: Retained for 24 months for customer service reference
– Marketing Preference Data: Retained until you withdraw consent or otherwise unsubscribe

We periodically review retention schedules to ensure compliance with applicable laws and best practices.

9. Cookie Policy

incheonairport-blog.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, improve Website functionality, and analyze site traffic. The following types of cookies are utilized:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for core website operations and user authentication.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance personalization and remember user preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Collect data on how visitors interact with the Website to improve performance and usability.
– Performance Cookies: Evaluate Website features and optimize load times and responsiveness.

10. Cookie Management and Compliance

We obtain consent where required before placing non-essential cookies on your device in accordance with GDPR. Users may manage their cookie preferences via a dedicated banner or site settings on our Website. California users can opt out of tracking under CCPA by adjusting their Do Not Sell My Personal Information settings.

You may also control cookies through browser settings, although disabling cookies may affect the usability of certain features on incheonairport-blog.com.

11. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from individuals under the age of 13, and our services are not directed to children. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected the personal information of a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will delete such information promptly.

12. Policy Updates and User Notifications

This Privacy Policy is subject to change to reflect legal, regulatory, or operational requirements. If material changes are made, we will notify users via prominent notices on the Website or direct communication where appropriate. Continued use of incheonairport-blog.com after changes signifies your acknowledgment of the updated terms.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]

We are committed to responding to data protection inquiries promptly and thoroughly and ensuring full compliance with applicable regulatory obligations.

This Privacy Policy reflects our ongoing commitment to protecting your personal data and maintaining your trust in incheonairport-blog.com.