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Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Decoded Korea ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects information from visitors to https://decodedkorea.blogspot.com (the "Site"). By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is automatically collected through standard web technologies, including:

  • IP address and approximate geographic location
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of access

This information is collected through Google Analytics and Blogger's built-in analytics.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

If you contact us via email (decodedkorea.lab@gmail.com), we collect the information you provide in your message, including your email address and any details you choose to share.

Comments on blog posts may require a Google account; the handling of that information is governed by Google's Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

  • Understand how visitors use the Site and improve content accordingly
  • Monitor traffic patterns and site performance
  • Respond to inquiries sent to us directly
  • Detect and prevent technical issues or abuse

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information with third parties.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for:

  • Essential functionality — enabling core site features
  • Analytics — understanding visitor behavior via Google Analytics
  • Advertising — if and when Google AdSense is activated on the Site, cookies will be used to serve relevant ads

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain site features.

Third-Party Services

This Site uses third-party services that may collect information about you:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your use of the Site. This information is used to generate reports on website activity. Google's privacy practices are described at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

Google AdSense

If and when Google AdSense is active on the Site, Google and third-party vendors may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to our sites and other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting https://www.google.com/settings/ads.

Blogger Platform

This Site is hosted on Google's Blogger platform. Blogger's data practices are described in Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.

RapidAPI

Links from this Site may direct you to products listed on RapidAPI. RapidAPI's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy at https://rapidapi.com/privacy.

Data Retention

We retain automatically collected analytics data for as long as it remains useful for understanding site trends, typically up to 26 months as configured in Google Analytics. Email correspondence is retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiries and for reasonable business record-keeping.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:

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

To exercise these rights, contact us at decodedkorea.lab@gmail.com.

Visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA) and UK

If you are visiting from the EEA or the UK, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides you with specific rights. The legal basis for processing your information includes:

  • Legitimate interest — operating and improving the Site
  • Consent — for non-essential cookies, where you provide consent via a cookie banner

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time and to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Visitors from California

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

Children's Privacy

This Site is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). 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 take appropriate steps.

Links to Other Sites

The Site may contain links to external websites operated by third parties, including regulatory authorities, RapidAPI, and news sources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any site you visit.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Contact

For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

Email: decodedkorea.lab@gmail.com

Site: https://decodedkorea.blogspot.com

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