Privacy Policy

 Last updated: [August 15, 2026]

This Privacy Policy describes how Funny Real Korea ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit funnyrealkorea.com (the "Site").

Information We Collect

Information collected automatically. When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. As you browse, we collect information about the individual pages you view, what websites or search terms referred you to the Site, and how you interact with the Site.

Information you provide. If you contact us by email, we receive the information you choose to send, including your email address and the contents of your message.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site. A cookie is a small data file placed on your device.

Google Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Site. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used prior to arriving. We use this information solely to improve our content. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising. We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites.
  • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings at www.google.com/settings/ads.
  • You may also opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • Understand how visitors use our content
  • Display relevant advertising
  • Respond to your inquiries

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site, including Google (Analytics and AdSense) and our hosting provider. We may also disclose information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, or to respond to a lawful request for information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, and port your personal data, and the right to object to processing.

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request deletion.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [herongio@gmail.com].

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Data Retention

We retain information collected through analytics and advertising services for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, in accordance with our service providers' retention periods.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at [herongio@gmail.com].

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