This Privacy Policy explains how KoreaUpClose (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated at https://koreaupclose.com, collects, uses, and protects information when you visit our site. This policy was last updated on July 1, 2026.
Information We Collect
We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit our site, including browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from your IP address. If you leave a comment, we collect the name, email address, and content you submit, along with your IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
Cookies
Our site uses cookies to remember your preferences, support site functionality, and serve relevant advertising. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly without them.
Google AdSense and Advertising
This site uses or intends to use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide advertisements about goods and services that may interest you. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings at https://adssettings.google.com. For more information on how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, visit https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites.
Analytics
We may use analytics services, such as Google Analytics, to understand how visitors use our site. These services may use cookies and similar technologies to collect data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and general geographic location. This data is used in aggregate and is not used to personally identify you.
Third-Party Links and Embedded Content
Our site may contain links to external websites and embedded content from third parties, such as YouTube, Instagram, or X (Twitter). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site you visit.
Children’s Privacy
KoreaUpClose is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you. If you have left a comment on our site, you can request an export or deletion of your data by contacting us using the details below.
Data Retention
Comments and their metadata are retained until you request removal. Server logs are retained for a limited period for security and troubleshooting purposes.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at jk.holysnow@gmail.com.
