Privacy Policy

Thank you for choosing to be part of the NomadHacks community (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, or our practices with regard to your personal information, please contact us at kfreelab.contact@gmail.com

This Privacy Policy describes how we might collect, use, disclose, and store your information when you visit our website https://nomadhacks.kr (the “Site”), engage with our services, or otherwise interact with us.

Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

  1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect information in the following ways:

A. Information you provide directly • Contact Information – such as name and email address when you subscribe to a newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us. • User‑Generated Content – comments, posts, or messages you voluntarily publish on the Site.

B. Information collected automatically • Log and Usage Data – IP address, browser type, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and pages viewed. • Device Data – device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers. • Cookies and Similar Technologies – small data files placed on your device (see Section 4).

C. Information from third parties • Analytics Providers – aggregated statistics about how users interact with the Site. • Advertising Partners – data about your interests or demographic information inferred from your interactions with ads.

  1. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information for the following purposes: • Provide, operate, and maintain the Site. • Improve, personalize, and expand the Site and user experience. • Understand and analyze how you use the Site via analytics tools. • Develop new features, services, and content. • Communicate with you, including sending newsletters or responding to inquiries. • Serve personalized or non‑personalized advertising through Google AdSense and other partners. • Detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraudulent activity. • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.

  1. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information under the following lawful bases: • Consent – when you have given clear consent. • Contract – where processing is necessary for a contract with you. • Legitimate Interests – for purposes that do not override your rights and freedoms. • Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable law.

  1. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to: • Remember your preferences and settings. • Understand usage patterns and improve performance. • Deliver targeted advertising via Google AdSense. Google may use the DoubleClick cookie or mobile ad identifiers to show ads based on your visit to our Site and other sites.

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt‑out of personalized advertising at https://adssettings.google.com. For more information on Google’s advertising practices, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

  1. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it only: • With Service Providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising) bound by confidentiality agreements. • With Affiliates, in which case we require them to honor this Privacy Policy. • For Legal Reasons – to comply with a subpoena, court order, or other legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety. • In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, with appropriate safeguards.

  1. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Your information may be processed in countries outside of your residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses or other approved mechanisms to protect cross‑border data transfers.

  1. DATA RETENTION

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes set out in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we have no ongoing legitimate need to process your information, we will delete or anonymize it.

  1. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

A. EEA & UK Residents (GDPR) You have the right to: • Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. • Rectify – correct inaccurate or incomplete data. • Erase – request deletion of your data in certain circumstances. • Restrict – limit processing of your data. • Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine‑readable format. • Object – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing. To exercise these rights, contact us at kfreelab.contact@gmail.com

B. California Residents (CCPA/CPRA) You have the right to: • Know – request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected. • Delete – request deletion of personal information. • Opt‑Out – direct us not to sell or share personal information for cross‑context behavioral advertising. • Non‑Discrimination – not be discriminated against for exercising your rights. You may submit a verifiable consumer request by emailing privacy@nomadhacks.kr.

C. Cookie Preferences You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie consent banner or your browser settings.

  1. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us for deletion.

  1. SECURITY

We use commercially reasonable measures (encryption, access controls, regular monitoring) to protect your information. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

  1. LINKS TO OTHER SITES

The Site may contain links to third‑party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third‑party sites you visit.

  1. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when the latest changes were made. Continued use of the Site after such changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

  1. CONTACT US

For questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please email us at 
kfreelab.contact@gmail.com