Last updated: September 17, 2026
Korea Front Row (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates koreafrontrow.com, an independent English-language media website covering Korean beauty, food, culture, travel, lifestyle, and trends from Korea.
This Privacy Policy explains what information may be collected when you visit Korea Front Row, how that information may be used, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
Information We May Collect
When you visit Korea Front Row, certain technical information may be collected automatically by our website, hosting provider, security tools, analytics services, or other service providers.
This information may include your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, approximate location based on IP address, and the date and time of your visit.
If you contact us by email, we may receive the information you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, and the contents of your message.
We do not intentionally request sensitive personal information through this website.
How We Use Information
Information collected through Korea Front Row may be used to:
- operate, maintain, and improve the website;
- understand how visitors use our content;
- monitor website performance and security;
- detect spam, fraud, or abuse;
- respond to inquiries, corrections, feedback, and story tips;
- measure the performance of content and advertising; and
- comply with applicable legal obligations.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
Korea Front Row may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, understand visitor behavior, remember certain preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device by a website or third-party service.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
Analytics
Korea Front Row may use web analytics services, including Google Analytics, to understand how visitors find and use the website.
If analytics services are enabled, they may collect information such as pages viewed, session duration, general geographic information, device information, and traffic sources. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to process this information.
Advertising and Google AdSense
Korea Front Row may use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising services to display advertisements on this website.
Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies to serve ads based on a visitor’s prior visits to Korea Front Row or other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visits to this website and/or other websites on the Internet.
Users can manage or opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.
Other third-party vendors or advertising networks may also use cookies or similar technologies where applicable. Visitors may manage their advertising and privacy preferences through the options provided by those vendors.
For visitors in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, consent may be requested for the use of cookies, local storage, and personal data for advertising purposes where required. Korea Front Row may use a consent management platform (CMP) to collect and manage these choices.
Advertising practices and technologies may change over time, and this Privacy Policy may be updated accordingly.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services to operate and improve Korea Front Row, including website hosting, security, analytics, advertising, email, content delivery, and other technical services.
These providers may process limited information as necessary to provide their services and are subject to their own privacy policies and terms.
Embedded Content and External Links
Articles on Korea Front Row may contain embedded content or links to third-party websites, such as videos, maps, social media posts, official websites, or other external resources.
Embedded content may behave as if you visited the third-party website directly. Those third parties may collect information, use cookies, or track your interaction with their content according to their own privacy policies.
Korea Front Row is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
How We Share Information
We do not sell personal information directly to third parties.
Information may be shared with service providers when necessary to operate, secure, analyze, or monetize the website. Information may also be disclosed when required by law, legal process, or a valid request from an appropriate authority.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, to operate the website, resolve disputes, maintain security, or meet legal obligations.
The retention period may vary depending on the type of information and the service involved.
Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of certain personal information, and the right to object to or restrict certain processing.
Residents of jurisdictions with specific privacy laws, including the United Kingdom, European Economic Area, certain U.S. states, Canada, and Australia, may have additional rights under applicable law.
Where required, we will provide appropriate choices regarding cookies, analytics, personalized advertising, and other data processing.
To make a privacy-related request, contact us at:
We may need to verify your request before responding.
International Visitors and Data Transfers
Korea Front Row is operated from South Korea and is intended for an international audience.
Information processed through our website or third-party service providers may be processed or stored in countries other than the country where you live. Privacy and data protection laws may differ between jurisdictions.
Where required by applicable law, appropriate safeguards may be used for international transfers of personal information.
Children’s Privacy
Korea Front Row is a general-interest media website and is not directed specifically to children.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in violation of applicable law. If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us improperly, please contact us so that we can review the matter and take appropriate action.
Data Security
We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect information associated with the operation of Korea Front Row.
However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as Korea Front Row develops, new services are introduced, or legal and regulatory requirements change.
When we make material updates, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how Korea Front Row handles privacy-related matters, please contact:
Korea Front Row
Email: contact@koreafrontrow.com
Website: koreafrontrow.com