Last Updated: February 20, 2026

Website: Ourkive (the “Site”)

Operator / Controller: 로로씨 (“we,” “us,” “our”)

Contact Email: admin@ourkive.co

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with the Site, including when you view ads, leave comments, subscribe to newsletters, or use other features. By using the Site, you agree to this Policy.

1) Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

A. Information you provide

  • Contact details (e.g., name, email address) when you subscribe, comment, contact us, or participate in promotions.
  • Content you submit (e.g., comment text, messages, survey responses).
  • Preferences you provide (e.g., newsletter preferences, cookie preferences).

B. Information collected automatically

  • Device and usage data (e.g., browser type, device type, operating system, language, pages visited, time spent, referring pages).
  • Identifiers (e.g., IP address, cookie IDs, mobile ad IDs, analytics identifiers).
  • Approximate location derived from IP address (city/region-level).

C. Information from third parties

  • If we use social media integrations, marketing platforms, analytics providers, affiliate networks, or ad partners, they may provide aggregated or event-level data (subject to their policies and your settings).

2) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies (e.g., pixels, tags, SDKs, local storage) for purposes such as:

  • operating the Site and enabling core functionality,
  • remembering preferences (including cookie choices),
  • analytics and performance measurement,
  • security and fraud prevention,
  • advertising delivery, frequency capping, and reporting.

Your choices: You can control cookies through:

  • our cookie banner / consent tool (where available),
  • your browser settings (block/delete cookies),
  • device-level ad settings (on some devices).

Blocking cookies may impact some Site features.

3) Advertising (Google AdSense and Other Partners)

The Site may display ads served by Google (AdSense) and other third-party vendors.

How ad technology works

  • Third-party vendors may use cookies or identifiers to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and/or other sites.
  • Ad partners may collect or receive information such as cookie identifiers, device identifiers, IP address, and event data for ad delivery and measurement.

Personalized vs. non-personalized ads

  • Depending on your region and choices, you may receive personalized ads (interest-based) or non-personalized ads.

Opt-out and controls

  • You can manage Google ad personalization using Google’s ad settings / My Ad Center.
  • You can opt out of certain interest-based advertising through industry opt-out programs (availability varies by region).
  • Even if you opt out of personalization, you may still see ads, but they may be less relevant.

4) Consent for EEA, UK, and Switzerland (Cookie Banner / CMP)

If you are located in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, we (and our partners) may be required to obtain your consent for certain processing, including ad personalization and certain cookies.

Where required, we present a consent notice allowing you to:

  • accept or reject categories of cookies,
  • manage vendor preferences,
  • change your choices later using the consent controls available on the Site (if provided).

5) Analytics, Measurement, and Performance Tools

We may use analytics and performance tools (e.g., Google Analytics, site performance monitoring, A/B testing tools) to understand how visitors use the Site and to improve content and functionality.

These tools may set cookies or use identifiers, and may process device/usage data and approximate location.

6) Email Newsletter and Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our newsletter or marketing emails:

  • We may collect your email address, name (optional), and preferences.
  • We may use email service providers to manage lists and send emails.
  • Emails may include tracking technologies (e.g., open/click tracking) depending on provider settings and applicable law.

Unsubscribe: You can unsubscribe anytime using the link in our emails. Transactional/administrative messages (if any) may still be sent when necessary (e.g., policy updates, security notices).

7) Comments, Community Features, and User Content

If the Site allows comments or community features:

  • Information you post may be public (e.g., your display name and comment text).
  • We may use anti-spam and moderation tools that process comment content, IP address, and other metadata.
  • We may remove content that violates our rules or applicable law.

Tip: Avoid posting sensitive personal information in public areas.

8) Affiliate Links, Sponsorships, and Monetization

We may participate in affiliate programs and may include affiliate links. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate partners may use cookies or tracking to attribute purchases. Your interactions with those partners are governed by their privacy policies.

9) How We Use Information (Purposes)

We use information to:

  • provide and maintain the Site and its features,
  • personalize content and remember preferences,
  • deliver newsletters and respond to inquiries,
  • run analytics, measure performance, and improve the Site,
  • deliver and measure advertising,
  • detect, prevent, and address fraud, abuse, security incidents, and technical issues,
  • comply with legal obligations and enforce our policies.

10) Legal Bases for Processing (Where Applicable)

Depending on your location, we may process information under one or more legal bases, including:

  • Consent (e.g., certain cookies, ad personalization where required),
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., Site security, basic analytics, improving the Site),
  • Contractual necessity (e.g., fulfilling a requested service),
  • Legal obligations.

11) Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense. We may disclose information to:

Service Providers / Processors

Hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, site maintenance, comment moderation, customer support.

Advertising and Measurement Partners

Including Google and other vendors involved in ad delivery and reporting.

Business Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Legal and Safety

To comply with law, respond to lawful requests, protect rights and safety, investigate fraud, and enforce our policies.

12) California Privacy Notice (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

  • the right to know/access what information we collect and how we use it,
  • the right to delete (subject to exceptions),
  • the right to correct inaccurate information (where applicable),
  • the right to opt out of certain “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising,
  • the right to limit the use of sensitive personal information (if applicable),
  • the right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We may use advertising technologies that could be considered “sharing” for cross-context behavioral advertising under California law. Where applicable, you can opt out via:

  • our cookie/consent controls (if available), and/or
  • browser/device settings and recognized opt-out signals (see below).

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

If we detect a valid opt-out preference signal (such as GPC) and it applies under law, we will treat it as a request to opt out of applicable sale/sharing where feasible.

Requests: To exercise your rights, contact admin@ourkive.co with the subject line “Privacy Request.” We may need to verify your request.

13) Your Rights in Other Regions

Depending on your location (e.g., EEA/UK/Switzerland), you may have rights such as:

  • access, correction, deletion,
  • restriction or objection to processing,
  • data portability,
  • withdrawing consent at any time (where processing is based on consent),
  • lodging a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise these rights, contact admin@ourkive.co.

14) Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Retention periods vary by data type and purpose (e.g., security logs, analytics, email subscription records).

15) Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no online service can guarantee absolute security.

16) Children’s Privacy

The Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13 (or the age defined by applicable law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information, contact admin@ourkive.co so we can take appropriate action.

17) International Transfers

If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers or service providers are located, your information may be transferred and processed in other countries, which may have different data protection laws.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards for cross-border transfers.

18) Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

The Site may include links to third-party websites or embedded content (e.g., videos, social media posts). Your interactions with those third parties are governed by their privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices.

19) Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and revise the “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes means you accept the updated Policy.

20) Contact Us

For questions or requests regarding privacy, contact:

Email: admin@ourkive.co

Operator: 로로씨