Privacy Policy

Scope & Identity

1. Overview and Site Identity

BlessStory (accessible at blessstory1.com) is an international knowledge publication platform dedicated to presenting carefully reviewed cultural, philosophical, and traditional subjects.

BlessStory operates as an editorial and educational publication. We do not require user registration, nor do we maintain user accounts, profiles, newsletters, or payment processing services on this website.

Technical Logs

2. Information Collected Automatically

When you access BlessStory, standard web servers and content delivery infrastructure may automatically record technical request data, including:

• Internet Protocol (IP) address
• Browser type, language, and version
• Operating system and device category
• Referring web page and requested destination paths
• Date, time, and duration of server requests

This technical data is processed strictly for operational maintenance, infrastructure security, DDoS prevention, and platform reliability.

Data Storage

3. Cookies and Similar Technologies

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device by a web browser when you visit a website.

BlessStory itself does not set first-party tracking or profiling cookies. However, third-party services—specifically advertising partners such as Google AdSense—may set and access cookies on your device to deliver and measure advertisements.

Advertising Disclosures

4. Google AdSense and Advertising Choices

BlessStory partners with Google AdSense to serve advertisements on the site. In accordance with standard advertising practices:

• Advertising Cookies: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites across the Internet.
• Personalized Advertising: Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to BlessStory and/or other sites on the Internet.
• Third-Party Vendors and Networks: Other third-party ad networks or vendors may also serve advertisements and utilize cookies for frequency capping, ad measurement, and fraud prevention.

Opt-Out of Personalized Advertising:

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out Page.

Regional Compliance

5. Consent Management (EEA, UK, Switzerland)

If you are accessing BlessStory from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom (UK), or Switzerland, applicable laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive govern the use of cookies and personal data.

Where required by law, a Google-certified Consent Management Platform (CMP) complying with the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework (TCF) is presented to allow you to accept, customize, or decline non-essential cookies and personalized advertising. You may review or modify your consent preferences at any time.

State Privacy Laws

6. U.S. State Privacy Disclosures

Residents of certain U.S. states (such as California, Virginia, Colorado, Connecticut, and Utah) may have rights regarding their personal information under state privacy laws.

BlessStory does not sell personal information for monetary consideration. Under some state laws, the use of third-party cookies for cross-context behavioral advertising may be considered “sharing” or “targeted advertising.” You can exercise your right to opt out through Google Ads Settings or the industry opt-out mechanisms referenced above.

External References

7. External Links

BlessStory publications contain citations and links to authoritative reference sources (such as the Academy of Korean Studies Encyclopedia of Korean Culture). We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy statements of any external sites you visit.

Retention & Protection

8. Data Retention and Security

Technical server logs are retained only as long as necessary for security auditing, technical troubleshooting, and operational integrity, after which they are routinely deleted or aggregated. We maintain standard technical safeguards to protect our hosting environment.

Age Policy

9. Children’s Privacy

BlessStory is an educational knowledge site intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (or under 16 where required by applicable law).

User Controls

10. Managing Browser Cookies

Most modern web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings (such as Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge). You can configure your browser to block third-party cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

Updates

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal standards, technology, or platform operations. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with an updated effective date.

Inquiries

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions, inquiries, or feedback regarding this policy, please use the contact method provided on the BlessStory website.