Privacy Policy

1. Overview

SurviveKorea ("we", "us", "our") operates the website at survivekorea.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

We do not collect or store any personally identifiable information (PII) directly. However, third-party services embedded on this site may collect the following automatically:

• IP address (approximate location, not precise)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent
• Referring website (where you came from)
• Device type (desktop / mobile)

3. Google AdSense (Advertising)

This site uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.

• Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve interest-based ads.
• Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits.
• You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out via aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data, see: How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.

4. Google Analytics

We may use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g. which articles are most useful, where visitors come from). Where it is enabled, this data is aggregated and anonymous — we cannot identify you personally.

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. This site may use cookies through third-party services such as Google AdSense and Google Analytics. You can control or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.

Common cookie controls by browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some features on this site.

6. Affiliate Links

Some links on this site may be affiliate links (e.g. accommodation, services in Korea). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe are useful.

7. Your Rights (GDPR / EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under GDPR:

• The right to access data we hold about you
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to data processing
• The right to data portability

Since we do not store personal data directly, most of these requests should be directed to Google. To exercise your rights, contact us.

8. Children's Privacy

This site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected by updating the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions about this Privacy Policy? Visit our Contact page or email us directly at hyeokk763@gmail.com.