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Installation, Operation, and Rejection of Automated Personal Information Collection Devices

Automated Personal Information Collection Devices Installed and Operated

1. We use 'cookies' and 'pixels' to store and retrieve user information periodically to provide personalized services and convenience.

2. A cookie is a small piece of information sent by the server (HTTP) used for website operations to the browser of the data subject, which is stored on the data subject's PC or mobile device.

3. Pixels, cookie is a small piece of information sent by the server (HTTP) used for website operations to the browser of the data subject, which is stored on the data subject's PC or mobile device.

4. The data subject can configure options to allow or block cookies and pixels. However, refusing to store cookies and pixels may result in difficulties in using personalized services.

How to Allow/Block the Collection of Third-Party Behavioral Information

Allow/Block Cookies on Web Browsers

  • Chrome: Browser Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data
  • Edge: Browser Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data

Allow/Block Cookies on Mobile Browsers

  • Chrome:  Mobile Browser Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear Browsing Data
  • Safari: Mobile Device Settings > Safari > Advanced > Block All Cookies
  • Samsung Internet: Mobile Browser Settings > Browsing History > Delete Browsing History

If Using a Kakao Account, you can opt-out of personalized ads through privacy settings:

  • In the KakaoTalk app:
    KakaoTalk App → More → Settings → Privacy/Security → Personalized Ads Settings to opt-out of receiving personalized ads.

Matters Regarding the Collection, Use, Provision, and Rejection of Behavioral Information

1. We collect and use behavioral information from automated personal information collection devices installed on third-party websites and apps to provide online personalized advertisements.

2. We collect only the minimum behavioral information necessary for optimized personalized services and benefits, as well as online personalized advertisements. We do not collect sensitive behavioral information that may infringe on personal rights, interests, or privacy, such as beliefs, education, or medical history.

3. Data subjects can block or allow personalized advertisements by changing their web browser's cookie settings. However, changing cookie settings may restrict the use of certain services, such as automatic website logins.

Blocking/Allowing Personalized Ads via Web Browser

Chrome

  • Click the '⋮' icon at the top right of Chrome, then click "Settings."
  • Click "Privacy and Security" on the left of the settings page, then click "Clear Browsing Data" to choose whether to delete browsing data.
  • Similarly, click "Privacy and Security" on the left, then click "Third-Party Cookies" to choose whether to block third-party cookies.

Edge

  • Click the '...' icon at the top right of Edge, then click "Settings."
  • Click "Privacy, Search, and Services" on the left of the settings page, then choose the level of "Tracking Prevention" in the "Tracking Prevention" section.
  • Choose whether to "Always use 'Strict' tracking prevention when browsing InPrivate."

 

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