Effective Date: April 28, 2026
Last Updated: April 28, 2026

Hayden’s Server Room (“the Site”, https://www.it-server-room.com) values your privacy and is committed to complying with applicable laws including the Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization, and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and with whom we share it.

 

1. Operator Information

  • Operator: Hayden
  • Site Name: Hayden’s Server Room
  • Site URL: https://www.it-server-room.com
  • Contact Email: [email protected]

2. Information We Collect

The Site does not require user registration and does not actively collect personal information from visitors. However, the following information may be collected automatically during your use of the Site.

a. Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address
  • User-Agent information (including browser type, version, and operating system)
  • Date, time, and pages visited
  • Referrer URL
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

b. Information You Provide (if applicable)

  • When posting comments: name (or nickname), email address, website URL (optional), and comment content
  • When contacting us: information included in your email inquiry

3. How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

  • Site usage statistics and content improvement
  • Personalized advertising (via Google AdSense)
  • Spam and abuse prevention
  • Site security and stable operation
  • Responding to user inquiries

4. Third-Party Services

The Site uses the following third-party services that may collect and process information independently.

a. Advertising — Google AdSense

The Site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its third-party advertising partners may use cookies and advertising identifiers to serve personalized ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites.

b. Analytics Tools

The Site uses the following analytics tools to measure traffic and usage patterns:

  • Google Search Console: Measures search engine impressions and clicks (does not collect personally identifiable information).
  • Jetpack Stats (Automattic): A site analytics tool provided by WordPress.com that collects anonymized visit statistics. More info: https://automattic.com/privacy/
  • Cloudflare Web Analytics: A privacy-friendly analytics tool that does not use cookies. More info: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

c. CDN and Security — Cloudflare

The Site uses Cloudflare for content delivery and security. Cloudflare may process certain information, including IP addresses, to accelerate the Site and block security threats.

d. Image CDN — Jetpack Photon (i0.wp.com)

Images on the Site may be served via Photon CDN operated by Automattic.

5. Cookie Usage

The Site uses cookies to enhance user experience and operate the Site. Cookies are used for:

  • Advertising (Google AdSense cookies)
  • Visit statistics and analytics
  • User preferences (language, comment information, etc.)

You can refuse cookie storage through your browser settings. However, refusing cookies may limit some Site functionality.

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security

6. Data Retention Period

  • Web server access logs: Up to 90 days
  • Comment information: Until comment is deleted or user requests deletion
  • Analytics data: Per Jetpack Stats and Cloudflare’s own policies
  • Where required by law: For the period mandated by applicable law

7. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information processed by the Site:

  • Right to access your personal information
  • Right to correct inaccurate information
  • Right to request deletion
  • Right to request restriction of processing
  • Right to opt out of personalized advertising (see opt-out links in Section 4-a)

To exercise these rights, please contact [email protected]. We will respond without undue delay.

8. Security Measures

The Site implements the following measures to protect user information:

  • HTTPS (SSL/TLS) encrypted communication
  • Web Application Firewall (Cloudflare WAF) to block security threats
  • Access permission management
  • Regular security updates

9. Children Under 13

The Site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will delete it immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

This Policy may be revised due to changes in laws, policies, or security technologies. Any changes will be announced on this page. For material changes, we will provide notice at least 7 days before the effective date.

11. Contact

For inquiries regarding personal information processing, please contact:

 

This Privacy Policy is effective as of April 28, 2026.