Privacy Policy

Last updated: 2026-08-04

This Privacy Policy describes how hikGN ("we", "us", or "the Site") collects, uses, and protects information when you visit this site.

Information we collect

Information you provide

If you contact us by email or leave a comment, we receive the information you choose to send — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message. We use it only to reply to you and do not sell or rent it to anyone.

Information collected automatically

Like most websites, we and our service providers automatically receive standard technical information when you visit: your IP address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. This is used to understand how the Site is used and to keep it working correctly.

Cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your browser. This Site uses cookies to remember your preferences and to support analytics and advertising.

You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Doing so may affect how parts of the Site function.

Google AdSense and third-party advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on this Site.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info/choices or optout.networkadvertising.org.
  • For more detail on how Google uses data from sites that use its services, see Google's partner sites policy.

Third-party ad servers or ad networks may also place cookies or use web beacons. We do not have access to or control over cookies used by third-party advertisers, and this Privacy Policy does not apply to their practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third parties.

Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand aggregate traffic patterns. Google Analytics collects usage data through cookies and may process it in accordance with Google's Privacy Policy. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Affiliate links

Some pages may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This never changes what we recommend, and affiliate relationships are disclosed on the pages where they apply.

Your rights (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of your personal data; to object to or restrict its processing; and to data portability. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at kanghyunin.com@gmail.com.

Where required, advertising and analytics cookies are set only after you give consent, and you may withdraw that consent at any time through your browser settings or the consent notice.

Your rights (CCPA — California residents)

California residents may request disclosure of the categories of personal information collected, request deletion of personal information, and opt out of any "sale" of personal information. We do not sell personal information. To make a request, contact us at the address above.

Children's privacy

This Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

Data retention and security

We keep correspondence only as long as needed to handle your enquiry. We take reasonable measures to protect information, though no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.

External links

This Site links to external websites, including official operator and government pages. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those sites.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page, and the "Last updated" date above will be revised accordingly.

Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent to kanghyunin.com@gmail.com.

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