Last updated: 2026-11-04
1. Who We Are
Koreaplaces (https://www.koreaplaces.com) is a Korea travel information website operated by Royalfamily Co., Ltd. (주식회사 로얄패밀리). This policy describes how we handle personal information when you browse our guides, contact us, or subscribe to our newsletter. Privacy inquiries: [email protected].
2. Information We Collect
Depending on how you use our site, we may process the information you submit in forms or comments; newsletter email address, preferred language and consent details; and technical information such as IP address, browser details, cookies and security logs. We do not ask newsletter subscribers for a name or postal address.
3. Newsletter and Email Verification
To manage newsletter subscriptions, we store the email address, language, subscription status (pending, active or unsubscribed), and relevant consent, request, confirmation and cancellation timestamps. We send a confirmation email; the verification link is valid for 48 hours, and its token is stored as a hash. Only confirmed subscribers are active. You can unsubscribe through the link in our email. Unsubscribing marks the subscription inactive; it does not automatically erase the database record.
4. Comments, Contact and Accounts
If comments are enabled, we may collect the information entered in the comment form, IP address and browser user-agent data for spam prevention. A Gravatar hash may be checked when that service is enabled. If you contact us, we use the information you provide to respond. If you have an account, WordPress may store account details and login-related information.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
WordPress may use cookies for login sessions, preferences and comment-form convenience where those features are used. We may also process temporary pseudonymous information for security and request-rate limiting. Analytics or advertising tools, if enabled, may use additional cookies or comparable technologies. Browser settings may allow you to manage cookies; some necessary features may not work if they are blocked.
6. Maps, Embedded Content and External Services
Some pages include maps, videos or content provided by third parties. Loading them may disclose technical connection information to their providers, who may set cookies under their own policies. Our infrastructure and tools may include Cloudflare, Google Maps and Google Tag Manager, depending on the page and configuration.
7. Affiliate Links and Advertising
Some articles contain links to independent booking, activity or other travel partners. We may earn a commission if you use an affiliate link, at no additional charge from us. When you leave Koreaplaces, the destination site is responsible for its own privacy practices. Where advertising or measurement services are enabled, we disclose their use and implement consent controls where required.
8. Sharing and International Processing
We do not sell newsletter email addresses. Personal information may be processed by service providers needed to host, secure, deliver email or operate embedded features. Providers may process data outside South Korea; their locations and safeguards depend on the relevant service. We disclose additional recipient, transfer and processor information when applicable under law.
9. Retention and Deletion
Active newsletter records are kept while needed to manage your subscription. Pending verification links expire after 48 hours, but pending records are not currently deleted automatically. Unsubscribed records may remain until administrative deletion or a verified erasure request, except where retention is legally required. Other data is retained only as needed for the applicable purpose, security or legal obligations. We review retention settings and remove data no longer required.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may request access, correction, export, deletion or restriction of personal data, and withdraw your newsletter consent at any time. Use the unsubscribe link for marketing emails, or contact us for other requests. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling a request. You may also complain to a competent data-protection authority.
11. Security and Children
We use reasonable technical and administrative measures to safeguard personal information, although no internet service can guarantee complete security. Koreaplaces is a general travel website and its newsletter is not intended for children who cannot lawfully consent; parents or guardians may contact us about a child’s information.
12. Changes and Contact
We may revise this policy as our services or legal requirements change. The date above indicates the latest revision. For privacy questions or requests, contact [email protected]. Website: https://www.koreaplaces.com.