Privacy Policy

Korea Life Australia (korealife.au)

Korea Life Australia (“the Site”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting your personal information and complying with applicable privacy laws, including the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we store it, and how you can exercise your rights.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information collected automatically

When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring URLs
  • Cookies and usage analytics

1.2 Information you provide directly

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit inquiries or contact forms
  • Request advertising or partnership information
  • Subscribe to newsletters or updates. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, or other details you choose to provide.

1.3 Sensitive information

We do not intentionally collect sensitive information (e.g., health, ethnicity, political opinions). If such information is voluntarily provided, it will be handled in accordance with APP 3 and APP 6.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To operate and maintain the Site
  • To improve user experience and website performance
  • To respond to inquiries and provide support
  • To analyze traffic and usage patterns
  • To display advertisements, including Google AdSense
  • To prevent fraud or misuse of the Site

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Analyze website traffic (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Deliver personalized or non‑personalized ads (e.g., Google AdSense)
  • Improve website functionality

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

4. Advertising and Third‑Party Services

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google may use cookies or advertising identifiers to:

  • Serve personalized or non‑personalized ads
  • Measure ad performance
  • Collect user behavior data across websites

4.2 Other third‑party services

We may use additional services such as:

  • WordPress
  • Hosting providers
  • CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare)
  • Social media sharing tools
  • Analytics tools

These services may process limited technical data required for website operation.

Each service follows its own privacy policy.

5. Data Storage and Overseas Transfers

Our website may be hosted on servers located in Australia or overseas (including the United States). Some third‑party services (e.g., Google, Cloudflare, hosting providers) may store or process data outside Australia.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any overseas recipients comply with the Australian Privacy Principles (APP 8).

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Sharing of Personal Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information only in the following cases:

  • With service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics)
  • When required by law or legal process
  • To protect the rights and safety of the Site or users

8. Advertising, Directory Listings, and Business Submissions

Information submitted for advertising, directory listings, or business promotion may be used for:

  • Communication and verification
  • Publication of business details
  • Processing advertising or partnership requests

We do not use this information for unrelated marketing without your consent.

9. External Links

The Site may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third‑party sites.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, including:

  • SSL (HTTPS) encryption
  • Restricted server access
  • Regular security reviews
  • Minimizing access to personal data

However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

11. Children’s Privacy

This Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is discovered, we will delete it promptly.

12. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may request:

  • Access to your personal information
  • Correction of inaccurate information
  • Deletion of your data
  • Restriction of processing

Requests can be made via email at: [email protected]

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact: Korea Life Australia 📧 [email protected] 🌐 https://korealife.au