Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to K-Style Learning ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website kstyle.site and use our Korean language learning services.

By using our website, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Contact Information: Name, email address when you contact us
• Learning Progress: Quiz scores, lesson completion, study preferences stored locally in your browser
• User Preferences: Language settings, accessibility preferences
• Feedback: Comments, suggestions, or reviews you provide

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on site, click patterns
• Device Information: Browser type, device type, screen resolution
• Location Data: General location based on IP address (country/region level)
• Cookies and Tracking: Essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies (with consent)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Educational Services: Provide Korean language learning content and track your progress
• Site Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to improve our content and user experience
• Communication: Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Legal Compliance: Comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

4. Data Storage and Security

4.1 Local Storage

Most of your learning data (quiz scores, progress, preferences) is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. This means:

• Data stays on your device and is not transmitted to our servers
• You have full control over this data
• Data may be lost if you clear your browser data
• Data is not shared between devices

4.2 Security Measures

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited data collection practices
• No storage of sensitive personal information

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 Essential Cookies

We use essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function properly, including:

• Session management
• Security features
• User preferences
• Accessibility settings

5.2 Analytics Cookies

With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to:

• Understand how visitors use our website
• Measure the effectiveness of our content
• Improve user experience
• Generate anonymized usage statistics

5.3 Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services such as:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics (if consent is provided)
• Google AdSense: For advertising (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies that govern their data collection and use.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following circumstances:

6.1 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Email communication services

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to:

• Valid legal process
• Government requests
• Protection of our rights and safety
• Prevention of fraud or abuse

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about the data we have about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format

7.2 Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies through:

• Browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Our cookie consent banner when first visiting the site
• Opting out of analytics tracking

7.3 Local Data Management

For locally stored data, you can:

• Clear your browser's localStorage to remove all learning data
• Export your learning progress before clearing data
• Disable JavaScript to prevent local storage (may affect functionality)

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

9. International Users

Our website is hosted and operated from servers that may be located in various countries. By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

We take appropriate measures to ensure your information receives adequate protection wherever it is processed.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through a prominent notice on our website
• Obtain consent for material changes if required by law

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.

12. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of January 31, 2025, and applies to all information collected by K-Style Learning from that date forward.