Privacy Policy

Effective: January 1, 2026

1. Personal Information We Collect

Whole-Spec does not require user registration and does not directly collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers.

2. Cookies and Automatically Collected Information

This site uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Service functionality: Stores user preferences such as language setting (Korean/English/Japanese), dark mode, and unit setting (mm/inch). This data is stored only in your browser's local storage and is not transmitted to our servers.
Analytics: Google Analytics (Google LLC) is used to anonymously collect statistics such as page views, visit duration, and device information.
Advertising: Ads are served through Google AdSense (Google LLC). Google may use cookies (including DoubleClick cookies) to serve interest-based ads based on your previous visits.

3. Third-Party Advertising and Data Processing

This site uses the Google AdSense advertising service. Google and other third-party ad providers use cookies to serve ads based on your previous visits to this site or other websites.

Learn more about how Google uses advertising cookies at Google Advertising & Privacy Policy.

4. Cookie Management and Ad Opt-Out

You can manage cookies and opt out of interest-based advertising through the following methods:

Browser settings: You can block cookies through your browser's cookie settings. Note that some features may be limited.
Google Ad Settings: You can disable personalized ads at the Google Ad Settings page.
NAI Opt-Out: You can opt out of third-party ad cookies at the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.

5. Data Retention

This site does not directly collect personal data. Data retention periods for Google Analytics and Google AdSense are governed by their respective service policies.

6. Children's Privacy

This site does not intentionally collect personal information from children under 14. This is a technical reference site intended for professional mechanical design engineers.

7. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated in accordance with changes in applicable laws or services. Any changes will be posted on this page.

8. Contact

Privacy inquiries: [email protected]