Privacy Policy

🛡️ Privacy Policy

The [AI Master’s Guide / The Prompt Architect] blog (hereinafter referred to as 'the Blog') is committed to protecting the privacy of its users and complies with relevant data protection laws, including the Personal Information Protection Act of the Republic of Korea.

1. Data Controller and Legal Basis

1.1. Data Controller: The entity responsible for the processing of personal information is the Blog operator, smileseon.

1.2. Legal Basis for Processing (Applicable to GDPR Users): We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: For non-essential processing, such as personalized advertising and optional cookie usage.

• Legitimate Interests: For essential processing related to site security, service improvement, and non-personalized analytics.

2. Collection and Purpose of Personal Information

The Blog collects and uses minimal personal information for the following specific purposes:

Category	Items Collected	Purpose of Collection/Use
User Input	Name (Nickname), Email Address	Communication, inquiry handling, and anti-spam measures (via comments).
Automated Data	IP Address, Service Usage Records, Access Logs, Cookies, Device/Browser Information	Service improvement, statistics analysis, site security, and personalized advertising delivery.

3. Data Retention Period

Personal information is retained only for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above, and is destroyed without delay thereafter.

Data Category	Retention Period
Comment Information	Until the user deletes the comment or requests its removal.
Analytics/Log Data (IP, Usage Records)	Up to 14 months (for traffic analysis and legal compliance).

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Processing

4.1. Data Sharing: The Blog does not share personal information with third parties unless required by law or explicit user consent has been obtained.

4.2. Third-Party Data Processors (Outsourcing): We use the following third parties to process data for specific services, including the collection of behavioral information for advertising purposes.

Processor	Entrusted Tasks
Google LLC (Google Analytics)	Website utilization statistics and service improvement.
Google LLC (Google AdSense)	Collection and processing of data (including Cookies) for targeted ad delivery and measurement of ad effectiveness.

5. User Rights and Opt-Out Options

Users have the right to request access, correction, deletion, or suspension of processing of their personal data. Additionally:

• Right to Opt-Out of Personalized Ads (GDPR/CCPA): Users have the right to object to the processing of their data for personalized advertising. We recommend using the provided Cookie Consent Banner to manage your preferences.

• California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): Residents have the right to Opt-Out of the 'Sale' or 'Sharing' of their personal information. A clear and easily accessible link titled "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" is provided on the Blog for this purpose.

6. Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)

For inquiries, complaints, or exercising your data rights, please contact the Chief Privacy Officer:

• Chief Privacy Officer: [smileseon]

• Contact Email: smileseon@kakao.com

7. Policy Changes and Enforcement

This Privacy Policy may be updated to reflect changes in laws or our operational practices. Any significant changes will be notified on the Blog at least seven days prior to their effective date.

• Date of First Enforcement: October 19, 2025