Privacy Policy

 

Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 2026

At Korea Life 101 (korealife101.com), accessible from this website, the privacy of our visitors is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.

Information We Collect

Korea Life 101 is a blog hosted on Google's Blogger platform. We do not directly collect personal information such as your name or address unless you voluntarily provide it (for example, by contacting us via email). Standard server logs and analytics tools may automatically record non-identifying information such as your browser type, device, approximate location, referring pages, and time of visit.

Cookies and Web Beacons

Like most websites, Korea Life 101 uses "cookies" — small data files stored on your device — to improve your experience, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use the site. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function properly as a result.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We may use third-party advertising companies, including Google AdSense, to serve ads when you visit our website. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other websites in order to provide relevant advertisements.

How Third-Party Advertising Works
 
 
CookiesThird-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
 
 
DoubleClick CookieGoogle's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.
 
Opt-OutYou may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (google.com/settings/ads), or opt out of third-party vendor cookies at aboutads.info.

Google's use of advertising cookies is governed by Google's own privacy policy. For more information, please review Google's Privacy & Terms at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Third-Party Links

Our content may include links to external websites and official resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies separately.

Children's Privacy

Korea Life 101 is intended for a general audience and does not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to this Privacy Policy. We may update this policy from time to time, and any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at jaeyongg640@gmail.com.

※ This Privacy Policy is provided for transparency and may be updated as our practices or applicable requirements change. Please check this page periodically for the latest version.

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