Who we are
Our website address is: http://seoulfultea.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Analytics and Tracking
Google Analytics We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics collects information such as:
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- How you arrived at our website (search engines, direct links, etc.)
- Your general location (city/country level, not precise location)
- Device and browser information
- IP address (anonymized)
This information helps us improve our Korean tea content and understand which cultural education topics are most valuable to our visitors.
Data Retention: Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or adjusting your cookie preferences.
Email Newsletter and Communications
Newsletter Subscription (Seoul Tea Report) When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
- Your email address
- Subscription date and preferences
- Email engagement data (opens, clicks, unsubscribes)
How We Use This Information:
- Send weekly Korean tea culture insights and educational content
- Share authentic product recommendations and cultural guidance
- Notify subscribers of new educational content and cultural resources
Email Service Provider: We use Hostinger Reach for email delivery, which may process your email data on servers located in various countries.
Your Rights: You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email, or by contacting us directly.
Contact Forms and Inquiries
Contact Form Data When you contact us through our website forms, we collect:
- Name and email address
- Subject and message content
- IP address and timestamp for spam prevention
- Any additional information you voluntarily provide
How We Use Contact Information:
- Respond to your Korean tea culture questions and inquiries
- Provide authentic product recommendations and cultural guidance
- Consider partnership opportunities and cultural collaboration requests
Data Retention: Contact form submissions are retained for 2 years to maintain correspondence history and improve our cultural education services.
Affiliate Marketing Disclosures
Affiliate Partnerships Our website contains affiliate links to Korean tea products and cultural resources. When you click on these links or make purchases:
- We may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you
- The merchant may track your purchase through cookies and tracking pixels
- Your interaction with affiliate links is tracked for commission purposes
Affiliate Partners May Include:
- Amazon Associates Program
- Korean tea company affiliate programs
- Cultural product and book recommendations
- Traditional Korean product suppliers
We only recommend products we genuinely believe will enhance your Korean tea culture experience and learning.
International Data Transfers
Korea-Jersey Partnership As a Korea-Jersey cultural partnership, some of your data may be transferred between:
- Our Jersey-based operations (EU/UK jurisdiction)
- Our Seoul-based partner for cultural consultation and authenticity verification
- Service providers in various countries (Google Analytics, email services, hosting)
Safeguards: All international data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and are protected through appropriate security measures and contractual agreements.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Essential Cookies Our website uses cookies that are necessary for basic functionality:
- Session cookies for website functionality
- Security cookies to prevent spam and abuse
- Preference cookies to remember your language and display settings
Analytics Cookies With your consent, we use analytics cookies to:
- Understand how visitors use our Korean tea educational content
- Improve our cultural education resources and user experience
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and recommendations
Marketing Cookies With your consent, we may use cookies for:
- Affiliate link tracking and commission attribution
- Retargeting ads for Korean tea culture content
- Social media integration and content sharing
Cookie Management: You can control cookie settings through your browser or our cookie consent banner. Disabling certain cookies may limit some website functionality.
Third-Party Services
Services We Use:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and behavior analysis
- Hostinger Reach: Email newsletter delivery and management
- Social Media Platforms: Content sharing and community building
- Affiliate Networks: Product recommendations and commission tracking
- Korean Cultural Consultants: Content authenticity verification
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing how they handle your data.
Data Security
Security Measures We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:
- SSL encryption for all data transmission
- Secure hosting with regular security updates
- Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
- Regular backups and security monitoring
Data Breach Response: In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will notify affected users and relevant authorities as required by applicable laws.
Children’s Privacy
Our Korean tea cultural education content is intended for adults and tea enthusiasts of appropriate age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete that information promptly.
Your Privacy Rights
EU/UK Residents (GDPR Rights):
- Access: Request a copy of personal data we hold about you
- Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your personal data in a portable format
- Restriction: Limit how we process your personal data
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
California Residents (CCPA Rights):
- Right to know what personal information is collected and how it’s used
- Right to delete personal information we have collected
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
How to Exercise Your Rights: Contact us at via the contact form with your privacy request. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our Korean tea cultural education services or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes through:
- Email notification to newsletter subscribers
- Prominent notice on our website
- Updated “Last Modified” date on this privacy policy
Last Updated: 23/08/2025
Contact Information
Privacy Questions and Requests: Please complete our contact form. Subject: Privacy Policy Question
Korea-Jersey Partnership Data Processing: Our Korea-Jersey partnership ensures that all personal data processing complies with applicable privacy laws in both jurisdictions, with appropriate safeguards for international data transfers.
For specific questions about how our Korean cultural consultation process handles data, please contact us using the information above.