Privacy Policy

AJA Media and Culture Corporation (“we”, “us”, or “our”), the operator of www.theasian.asia (“Site”), respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information: name, email address, contact details, and any other information you voluntarily submit via forms or comments.
Technical Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and usage data collected via cookies or similar technologies.
Third-Party Information: data collected via integrated third-party services (e.g., social media plugins, analytics tools, and Google reCAPTCHA).

How We Use Your Information We may use the information we collect to:

Provide, maintain, and improve our Site and services.
Respond to inquiries or support requests.
Send newsletters, updates, or promotional content with your consent.
Analyze usage trends and user behavior.
Prevent fraudulent or illegal activity, including spam prevention using reCAPTCHA.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, measure Site performance, and serve relevant content or ads. This includes Google reCAPTCHA, which collects information such as IP address and browser characteristics for spam protection. You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. For details, see our Cookie Notice.
Sharing of Information We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

Service providers performing services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, analytics, spam protection).
Legal authorities if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our rights.
Affiliates and partners for operational purposes with appropriate safeguards.

International Data Transfers Your data may be stored or processed outside your country of residence, including in the Republic of Korea, where our servers are located. If you are accessing the Site from the European Union, Russia, or other jurisdictions with data localization laws, you consent to the transfer of your data to jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection.

Data Security We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict your personal data. To exercise your rights, contact us at n ews@theasian.asia.

Children’s Privacy Our Site is not intended for children under 14. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under this age.

Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Effective Date” below. Continued use of the Site constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.