Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 21, 2026
1. Information We Collect
When you visit Inside Seoul, we may collect the following information: - Usage data: pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and browser/device information, collected automatically through analytics tools. - Email address: only if you voluntarily sign up for our waitlist or newsletter. - Location data: approximate location based on IP address, used to provide relevant content. We do not require account creation to use our website, and we do not collect sensitive personal information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: - Improve our website content, layout, and user experience. - Understand which content is most useful to our visitors. - Send email notifications if you opted in to our waitlist. - Analyze traffic patterns and optimize site performance. We never sell your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Tracking
Inside Seoul uses cookies and similar technologies for: - Analytics: We use Vercel Analytics to understand site usage. These tools may set cookies to distinguish unique visitors and sessions. - Advertising: If enabled, Google AdSense may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google's Ad Settings (adssettings.google.com). - Preferences: We store your language preference (English or Japanese) to provide a consistent experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling cookies may affect some site functionality.
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process your data: - Vercel: Website hosting and analytics. - Google Maps: Map display and directions on place detail pages. - Google AdSense: Advertising (when enabled). - Supabase: Database and image storage. Each service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.
5. Data Retention
We retain analytics data for up to 24 months. Email addresses collected through our waitlist are kept until you unsubscribe or request deletion. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to: - Access the personal data we hold about you. - Request correction of inaccurate data. - Request deletion of your data. - Opt out of marketing communications. - Withdraw consent for data processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at insideseoul.trip@gmail.com.
7. Children's Privacy
Inside Seoul is a general audience website and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at insideseoul.trip@gmail.com.