Privacy Policy
Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Skyline Seoul Travel Guide ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy in compliance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of the Republic of Korea and applicable international data protection regulations.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you subscribe to our newsletter or download our travel guide. This includes your name, email address, and stated travel interests. We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is collected through standard web server logs and cookies.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We use the information we collect for the following purposes: to deliver the free travel guide you requested; to send periodic travel updates and newsletter content (only with your explicit consent); to improve our website content and user experience; to analyze website traffic and usage patterns; and to comply with legal obligations. We do not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of South Korea, we process your personal information based on your explicit consent, which you provide when submitting our newsletter form. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us or using the unsubscribe link in our emails. For technical data collected via cookies, we rely on our legitimate interest in maintaining and improving our website.
4. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and delivering our services, such as email delivery platforms. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose your information if required by law or to protect our legal rights.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected. Newsletter subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Technical log data is retained for a maximum of 12 months. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with PIPA requirements.
6. Your Rights
Under PIPA and applicable data protection laws, you have the right to: access your personal information held by us; request correction of inaccurate information; request deletion of your personal information; withdraw your consent to data processing; request suspension of data processing; and lodge a complaint with the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) of South Korea. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS protocols, secure storage of personal data, regular security assessments, and access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel only.
8. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences, such as your language selection. We use essential cookies for website functionality and analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.
9. International Data Transfers
If your personal information is transferred outside of the Republic of Korea, we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with PIPA requirements. This includes ensuring that receiving parties maintain equivalent data protection standards.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 14 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact our Privacy Officer by email. As an independent travel publication, we are committed to addressing all privacy inquiries promptly and transparently.
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