Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 1, 2024
Introduction
Welcome to Korean Story Lab. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, and sign in using Firebase Authentication.
Information We Collect
Personal Data
- Email Address: Collected when you subscribe to our newsletter or sign in using Firebase Authentication.
- Authentication Data: Firebase Authentication manages user login. For email/password sign-in, Firebase collects your email and password. For Google login, Firebase collects your Google account information (e.g., email address). We do not store your password on our servers; all authentication is handled by Firebase.
Application Data
- Learning Progress Data: We store information about your Korean vocabulary learning progress in Firebase Realtime Database. This data is stored securely and is only accessible to your account. This includes:
- Which words you have marked as known
- Timestamps of when words were marked
- Your learning progress statistics
LocalStorage Data
- We use localStorage to store your site preferences, such as theme settings.
How We Use Your Data
- Email Address: Used to send notifications about new stories on our blog, manage your account, and allow access to personalized content.
- Authentication Data: Used to authenticate your login and allow access to restricted features of the website.
- Learning Progress Data: Used to provide personalized learning features, track your progress, and maintain your vocabulary list across sessions.
Data Storage and Security
- Personal authentication data is handled by Firebase Authentication.
- Learning progress data is stored in Firebase Realtime Database with secure access rules.
- All data is stored in compliance with Google Cloud Platform’s security standards.
Data Sharing
We do not share your personal information with third parties, except as necessary to operate our website or comply with legal obligations. This includes third-party services such as Firebase Authentication (for login management) and ConvertKit (for managing our newsletter subscriber list).
Cookies and Tracking
We do not use cookies for tracking purposes. However, we store site preferences in localStorage on your device.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to inaccurate data.
- Withdraw consent for us to use your data.
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link provided in each email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.
Terms & Conditions
Last updated: October 22, 2024
Introduction
These Terms & Conditions govern your use of Korean Story Lab (the “Website”). By using the Website, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Use of Content
All content on this Website, including stories, grammar explanations, and vocabulary breakdowns, is intended for educational and informational purposes. The stories and related content are published under the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
Exceptions: Original songs, videos, and other media created by Korean Story Lab are not covered by the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license. These are protected by copyright, and all rights are reserved unless otherwise specified. Redistribution or reuse of such media is prohibited without explicit permission.
Newsletter Subscription
By subscribing to our newsletter, you consent to receive email notifications about new stories. You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any of our emails.
User Accounts
If you sign up using Firebase Authentication, you agree to provide accurate information (e.g., email address). We reserve the right to restrict or terminate accounts that violate our terms or abuse our services.
Data Protection
We respect your privacy and handle your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms & Conditions at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about these Terms & Conditions, please contact us.