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Information We Collect
HOBIKNOWS may collect information that you provide directly while using the service, as well as certain information generated automatically when you use the website.
Information You Provide Directly
- Name entered in the contact form
- Email address
- Subject and content of your inquiry
- Email address provided for newsletter subscription
- Other information you voluntarily provide
Information That May Be Collected Automatically
- IP address
- Browser and device information
- Access time
- Pages visited and usage activity
- Information generated through cookies or similar technologies
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How We Use Information
Collected information may be used for the following purposes:
- Reviewing and responding to user inquiries
- Providing newsletters or updates
- Operating the website and improving its functionality
- Analyzing content usage trends
- Maintaining service stability and security
- Complying with legal obligations
Personal information is used only within a scope reasonably related to the purposes stated above.
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Cookies & Analytics
HOBIKNOWS may use cookies and similar technologies to improve the website experience and analyze visitor statistics.
Cookies are small data files stored in your browser and may be used to remember your preferences or analyze website usage patterns.
If HOBIKNOWS uses Google Analytics, Google AdSense, or similar analytics or advertising services in the future, those service providers may use cookies or other technologies.
You can restrict or delete cookies through your browser settings. However, some website features may not function properly as a result.
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Third-Party Services
HOBIKNOWS may use third-party services or platforms to operate the website.
For example, third-party services may provide hosting, web analytics, email delivery, contact form processing, advertising, or similar functions.
These third-party service providers may process information according to their own privacy policies. This HOBIKNOWS Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services.
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Data Retention
Personal information may be retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected.
Once the purpose has been fulfilled or retention is no longer necessary, the information may be deleted or de-identified using appropriate methods, unless applicable law requires a separate retention period.
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Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
- Confirm whether your personal information is being processed
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Request restriction of processing or withdraw consent
You may submit requests regarding these rights through the Contact page.
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Security
HOBIKNOWS endeavors to implement reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to protect personal information.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage can guarantee absolute security, and not all risks can be completely eliminated.
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Children
HOBIKNOWS is not operated for the purpose of knowingly collecting personal information from children who are below the age at which separate consent is required under applicable law.
If you become aware that a child’s personal information has been provided without appropriate consent, you may request its deletion.
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Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time due to changes in the service or applicable laws and regulations.
If material changes are made, the updated policy will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date at the top will be revised.
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Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information, please contact HOBIKNOWS through the Contact page.
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