Privacy Policy

Travel Guide Korea (travelguidekorea.com, the “Site”) processes personal information as described below. Operator: Travel Guide Korea operator / Contact: thirdstoryof@gmail.com.

Effective date: 2026-11-11

1. Information we collect and how we collect it

Collected automatically: access logs, IP address, browser and device information, cookies, pages visited, and time spent (created while you use the Site)
Provided by you: if comments are enabled, a nickname, email, optional website, and comment text; if you email us, your email address and the content of the message

2. Why we use this information

To operate and secure the Site, and to prevent abuse
To analyze visit and usage statistics and to improve content
To respond to comments and inquiries
To display advertising and measure ad performance (for example Google AdSense, after approval)

3. Google AdSense, cookies, and third-party ads

The Site may display ads through Google AdSense. Google and other advertising partners may use cookies and similar technologies to show ads based on your visits to this Site and other sites.

Advertising cookies may be used to show ads based on your browsing history on this Site and other sites.
For details of how Google uses advertising cookies, see Google’s advertising policies.
If you do not want personalized ads, you can opt out in Google Ads Settings. Some third-party ads can also be opted out through aboutads.info.

AdSense code will be added only after the Site is approved. This section is included so the policy is ready before an application.

4. Google Analytics and Search Console

The Site may use Google Analytics (visit and usage statistics) and Google Search Console (search appearance and indexing). Analytics may collect aggregated usage information through cookies. It is not used to identify you directly. Google’s privacy policy applies to Google’s processing.

5. Comments and inquiry forms

Comments: nickname, email (for spam control and replies; it may not be shown publicly), optional website, and comment text
Inquiries: email address and message
We do not use this information for other purposes, and we do not sell it to third parties, except where the law requires us to disclose it.

6. How long we keep information

Automatic logs and statistics: until the purpose is fulfilled, or for the period required by law
Comments and inquiries: after we have responded, we delete them without undue delay unless the law requires us to keep them. We may keep them for a limited time if needed to handle a dispute or complaint.
Cookies: until they expire, or until you delete them in your browser

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to request access, correction, deletion, or restriction of processing of your personal information. Send a request to thirdstoryof@gmail.com. We will respond in line with applicable law. Some requests may be limited where another law requires us to keep the information.

8. Opting out of personalized ads

Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com
If you block or delete cookies in your browser, some ads and statistics features may not work fully.

9. Privacy contact

Questions, complaints, or requests about personal information: Travel Guide Korea operator / thirdstoryof@gmail.com

10. Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated when the law or the service changes. We will post the updated policy on this page. For important changes, we may give notice before the new policy takes effect.