Privacy Policy
Last updated: September 14, 2026
KOREA LOCAL MATE (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information may be collected, used, and protected when you visit our website.
Information We May Collect
When you visit KOREA LOCAL MATE, certain technical information may be collected automatically, such as your browser type, device type, IP address, referring pages, and general website usage information.
If you voluntarily contact us or submit information through a form, we may receive information such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
We only use this information when necessary to operate, improve, and communicate through this website.
Cookies
KOREA LOCAL MATE may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand how visitors use the site, and support analytics, advertising, or affiliate services.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect some website features.
Analytics and Advertising
We use Google Analytics 4, provided by Google, to understand how visitors find and use KOREA LOCAL MATE and to improve our content and website.
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as pages viewed, interactions, referring sources, browser and device details, and approximate location. Google Analytics does not log or store individual IP addresses.
Google processes this information on our behalf. Processing may take place outside your country of residence. For details, please review Google’s Privacy Policy and how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Google also provides a Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on for supported desktop browsers.
We do not currently display Google AdSense advertisements. If advertising services are introduced, we will update this policy to reflect their use.
Affiliate Links
KOREA LOCAL MATE may participate in affiliate programs.
When you click an affiliate link, a third-party provider may use cookies or other tracking technologies to determine whether a purchase or booking resulted from our referral.
For more information, please see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including travel services, booking platforms, transportation providers, and other external resources.
KOREA LOCAL MATE is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or policies of third-party websites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before providing personal information.
How We Use Information
Information collected through this website may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Improve our content and user experience
- Understand website traffic and usage
- Respond to messages or inquiries
- Prevent spam, abuse, or security issues
- Support affiliate, analytics, or advertising functions
Data Protection
We take reasonable measures to protect information handled through this website. However, no method of transmission or storage on the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion of information we hold about you.
You may contact us through our Contact page regarding privacy-related requests.
Children’s Privacy
KOREA LOCAL MATE is not specifically directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy when our website, services, or legal requirements change.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how information is handled on KOREA LOCAL MATE, please contact us through our Contact page.