Privacy Policy for Ask Real Korea


Welcome to Ask Real Korea. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by Ask Real Korea and how it is used.


1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, and non-personal information that is collected automatically when you visit our site.

Email Subscriptions: When you subscribe to our newsletter via our third-party provider, follow.it, we collect your email address to send you blog updates. You can safely unsubscribe at any time by clicking the "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of any email you receive from us.

Comments: If you leave a comment on our blog, we may collect your name, email address, and IP address to prevent spam and facilitate discussion.

Log Data and Analytics: Like many other websites, Ask Real Korea makes use of log files and Google Analytics. The information inside the log files includes internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, and track user's movement around the site. This data is not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.


2. Cookies and Web Beacons

Ask Real Korea uses cookies to store information about visitors' preferences, to record user-specific information on which pages the site visitor accesses or visits, and to personalize or customize our web page content based upon visitors' browser type or other information that the visitor sends via their browser.

Google AdSense and the DoubleClick DART Cookie

As Ask Real Korea uses Google AdSense to serve ads, Google acts as a third-party vendor.

  • Google uses cookies to serve ads on Ask Real Korea based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
  • Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info. 


3. Affiliate Disclosure

Ask Real Korea may participate in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Clicking on an affiliate link does not change the price you pay. Please note that our editorial content is not influenced by advertisers or affiliate partnerships. We only recommend products or services that we genuinely believe will add value to our readers. 


4. Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you have certain data protection rights regarding the personal information you provide.

  • Automated Management: Because your email subscription is managed entirely by our third-party provider, follow.it, you can exercise your Right to Access, Right to Erasure, and Right to Unsubscribe directly and instantly.
  • How to exercise your rights: Simply click the "unsubscribe" or "manage preferences" link located at the bottom of any email newsletter you receive from us. This will automatically remove your email address from our active mailing list and follow.it's distribution system for Ask Real Korea.


5. Consent

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its Terms and Conditions. Please note that all content on Ask Real Korea is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional financial or legal advice.

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6. Contact Information

If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at admin@askrealkorea.com.

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