Privacy Policy

PRIVACY & COOKIE POLICY
Effective Date: February 13, 2026

Operator: Gentleman Korea ("we," "us," or "our")

Location: Noksapyeong-daero 46-gil 38, Seoul, Republic of Korea

At Gentleman Korea, we respect your privacy as much as your skin. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our store or purchase our K-Beauty products.

1. DATA WE COLLECT
To provide a premium shopping experience, we collect:

Identity Data: Name, date of birth (to ensure you are of legal age).

Contact Data: Shipping address, billing address, email, and phone number.

Transaction Data: Details about payments and products you purchased.

Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and location (to show you the correct currency and shipping rates).

Profile Data: Your skin type or grooming preferences (if provided in your profile).

2. HOW WE USE YOUR DATA
We use your information strictly to:

Fulfill Orders: Process payments and ship products from Seoul to your country.

Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries regarding K-Beauty routines or order status.

Marketing (Optional): Send you the latest Korean grooming trends and exclusive offers (only if you opt-in).

Legal Compliance: Prevent fraud and comply with Korean export laws.

3. THIRD-PARTY SHARING
We never sell your data. However, we share necessary info with partners who help us operate:

Logistics: Korea Post and DHL (to deliver your package).

Payments: PayPal, or Stripe

Marketing: Omnisend for our newsletters.

4. COOKIES & TRACKING
We use "cookies" to remember the items in your cart and to analyze our website traffic.

Essential Cookies: Required for the shop to function.

Analytics Cookies: Help us understand which K-Beauty products are trending in your region.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the store may stop working.

5. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS (GDPR/CCPA)
By using our site, you acknowledge that your data will be transferred to and processed in the Republic of Korea. Korea is recognized by the EU as providing an "adequate level of protection" for personal data.

EU Residents: You have the right to access, correct, or delete your data under GDPR.

California Residents: You have the right to request a report on the data we collect under CCPA.

6. DATA RETENTION & SECURITY
We store your data securely using industry-standard encryption. We keep your transaction data for as long as required by Korean tax law (typically 5 years).

7. YOUR RIGHTS (THE "RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN")
You are in control. At any time, you may:

Unsubscribe from marketing emails via the "Unsubscribe" link.

Request a copy of the data we hold about you.

Request that we delete your account and personal info by emailing team@gentlemankorea.com

8. CONTACT OUR DATA OFFICER
For any privacy-related questions, please contact our Data Protection Officer at our Seoul headquarters:
Gentleman Korea Noksapyeong-daero 46-gil 38, Seoul, South Korea

Email: team@gentlemankorea.com