Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Startup Korea handles information when readers visit our website, submit a contact form, subscribe to updates, or interact with our content. We aim to collect only information that helps us operate the site, protect it from abuse, understand readership, and respond to messages.
Information We May Collect
When you use the site, standard technical information may be processed, including IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, referring pages, approximate location, and time of access. If you contact us or subscribe, we may receive your name, email address, message content, and any information you choose to provide.
How We Use Information
We use information to operate and secure the website, respond to inquiries, review correction requests, analyze site performance, understand which topics readers find useful, prevent spam or abuse, and comply with applicable obligations.
Cookies and Analytics
Startup Korea may use cookies and similar technologies to remember preferences, measure traffic, and improve the reading experience. Analytics tools may report aggregated information about page views, traffic sources, devices, and engagement. You can limit cookies through your browser settings, although some site features may not work as intended.
Advertising
The site may display advertisements from third-party advertising networks, including Google AdSense if approved. Advertising partners may use cookies or similar technologies to serve and measure ads based on visits to this and other websites. You can learn more about Google advertising controls at https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited information with service providers that help operate the website, process messages, provide analytics, secure the site, or deliver advertising. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, safety, or integrity of Startup Korea, our readers, or others.
Data Retention
Contact messages and related records are retained only as long as needed for communication, editorial review, operational records, security, or legal purposes. Aggregated analytics may be retained for trend analysis.
Your Choices
You may request that we review, correct, or delete personal information you submitted directly to us, subject to reasonable verification and applicable retention requirements. You may also disable cookies in your browser or unsubscribe from optional communications when unsubscribe options are available.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be submitted through the Contact page or by emailing editor@startupkorea.kr.
Last updated: May 18, 2026.