Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 1, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you visit Korea Experience, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address when you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
  • Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages
  • Cookies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our website
  • To respond to your inquiries and contact requests
  • To send newsletters (only if you subscribe)
  • To analyze website usage and improve our content
  • To detect and prevent fraud or abuse

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.

Types of cookies we use:

  • Essential cookies for website functionality
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) to understand user behavior
  • Advertising cookies (Google AdSense) to display relevant ads

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics
  • Google AdSense: For displaying advertisements
  • Cloudflare: For hosting and security

These services have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their data practices.

5. Affiliate Links & Monetization Disclosure

Important Disclosure: Korea Experience participates in various affiliate marketing programs and monetization methods to support the free content we provide. This means we earn commissions when you click on certain links and make purchases, at no additional cost to you.

5.1 Affiliate Programs We Participate In

  • Klook Affiliate Program: We earn commissions when you book tours, activities, or experiences through our Klook affiliate links (Affiliate ID: 110604). Our tour cards and travel recommendations may include Klook affiliate links.
  • Booking.com Affiliate Program: We may earn commissions when you book accommodations through our Booking.com affiliate links (pending approval).
  • Future Partners: We may add other reputable travel and e-commerce affiliate programs (such as Agoda, Viator, Amazon Associates) as our content expands.

5.2 Google AdSense

We display advertisements through Google AdSense (Publisher ID: ca-pub-7793293419727384). These ads are personalized based on your browsing behavior across websites. Google may use cookies and other tracking technologies to serve relevant ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

5.3 Our Editorial Independence

While we earn commissions from affiliate links and ad revenue, our editorial content remains independent and unbiased. We only recommend products, services, tours, and accommodations that:

  • We genuinely believe will provide value to our readers
  • Are relevant to experiencing Korea as a traveler or expat
  • Meet our quality standards based on reviews and research
  • Align with our mission to help foreigners navigate Korean culture and travel

5.4 Transparency & FTC Compliance

In compliance with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines and Korean advertising laws, we clearly disclose affiliate relationships:

  • Affiliate links are marked with visible disclaimers (e.g., "This is an affiliate link")
  • Tour cards and hotel recommendations include affiliate disclosure text
  • Blog posts containing affiliate content include disclosure notices
  • Prices shown are accurate at the time of publication but may change

5.5 No Additional Cost to You

Important: Using our affiliate links does NOT increase the price you pay. In many cases, we may even have access to exclusive deals or promo codes that save you money. The commission we earn comes from the merchant, not from you.

5.6 Data Collection by Affiliate Partners

When you click on affiliate links, our partner websites (Klook, Booking.com, etc.) may collect information about your visit and purchase. This data collection is governed by their respective privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Contact Page or email [email protected]