Last updated: April 2026
Korea Guide (“this site”, korea.guide) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit this site and how it is used.
1. About This Site
Korea Guide is an independently operated blog providing travel, food, culture, and lifestyle information about Korea.
For inquiries, please use the Contact page on this site.
2. Information We Collect
Comments
When you leave a comment, we collect the following information:
- Name (or nickname)
- Email address
- Comment content
- IP address and browser information (for spam prevention)
When you leave a comment, we collect your name, email address, comment content, IP address, and browser information for spam prevention purposes.
Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address solely for the purpose of sending updates. Your email will never be shared with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link included in every newsletter email.
Cookies
This site uses cookies in the following situations:
- To remember your name and email when leaving a comment (for convenience, stored for up to 1 year)
- To maintain your session if you are logged in
- To collect anonymous visit statistics via Google Analytics
- To serve advertisements via Google AdSense
You can disable or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that some site features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.
Embedded Content
Some posts on this site may include embedded content such as YouTube videos or maps. Embedded content from external sites behaves as if you visited those sites directly and may collect data or set cookies according to their own privacy policies.
3. Google Analytics
This site uses Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics collects anonymized data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and traffic sources. No personally identifiable information is collected through this service.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4. Google AdSense
This site displays advertisements through Google AdSense. Google may use cookies to show ads based on your interests and previous visits to this or other websites. You can manage your ad personalization preferences at Google Ad Settings.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments and associated metadata: retained for the duration the site is in operation
- Newsletter email addresses: deleted promptly upon unsubscription
- Cookies: retained until the end of your browser session or for up to 1 year, depending on type
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request editing or deletion of comments you have submitted
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time
- Request access to or deletion of any personal data we hold about you
To exercise any of these rights, please reach out via the Contact page.
7. Sharing of Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. Information may only be disclosed if required by applicable law or legal process.
8. Changes to This Policy
This privacy policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
This policy is effective as of April 2026.