Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 7, 2025
Last Updated: April 7, 2025
Korean Patch (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website https://koreanpatch.co (the “Site”). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our services and the choices you have associated with that data.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Data We Collect
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
Subscribe to our newsletter
Register for free or paid memberships
Enroll in courses
Contact us directly via forms or email
This may include:
Name
Email address
Billing information (for paid members)
Course progress and learning activity
IP address and device/browser data
Marketing preferences
We do not collect any special categories of personal data (e.g. race, religion, health).
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your data for the following purposes:
To create and manage your account
To deliver our newsletter and learning materials
To process payments and memberships
To send transactional emails
To improve our services and content
To comply with legal obligations
We will never sell or rent your personal data.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the GDPR, we rely on one of the following legal bases:
Consent (for newsletter subscriptions and marketing)
Contract (for membership/course services)
Legal obligation (when required by law)
Legitimate interest (to improve user experience, analytics, etc.)
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our site, manage communications, process payments, and deliver content. All such providers are GDPR-compliant and process your data only on our behalf and under our instruction.
5. Your Data Rights (EU & EEA Users)
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Delete your data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Withdraw consent at any time
File a complaint with your Data Protection Authority
To exercise these rights, email us at: privacy@koreanpatch.co
6. Data Retention
We retain your data:
As long as you are an active subscriber or user
As required for accounting, legal, or tax purposes
For up to 24 months after inactivity (unless requested otherwise)
7. Cookies and Tracking
Our site uses cookies for:
Functional purposes (e.g., login sessions)
Analytics (e.g., page views, user behavior)
Marketing (e.g., newsletter tracking)
You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings or opt out of non-essential cookies.
8. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including HTTPS encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission is 100% secure.
9. International Transfers
If you are outside South Korea, your data may be processed in Korea or the United States. We ensure that such transfers are compliant with GDPR using standard contractual clauses where needed.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, contact:
Korean Patch
Busan, South Korea
Email: privacy@koreanpatch.co
