Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how FRANVIA collects, uses, and protects information associated with your visit. It applies to all content published at www.franvia.com, hosted on Google's Blogger platform.
FRANVIA is individually operated from Songdo-dong, Incheon, South Korea, and publishes English-language content on Korean culture, lifestyle, food, and travel. Questions about this policy: [email protected]
Information We Collect
FRANVIA does not require user registration and does not intentionally collect sensitive personal data. The information we receive falls into two categories.
Information You Provide Directly
- Your email address, when you contact us via email or a contact form.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit this site, analytics and advertising technologies may automatically collect the following:
- IP address (anonymised where possible)
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Device information and screen resolution
- Referring URL and pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Approximate location at city level
- Cookies and unique identifiers
Cookies & Tracking Technologies
FRANVIA uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to understand how visitors engage with the site and to support advertising functions.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse site traffic and visitor behaviour in aggregate. No personally identifiable information is shared with Google Analytics directly.
Opt-out tool: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Cookies
Advertising platforms such as Google AdSense may use cookies to personalise advertisements, limit frequency, measure performance, and detect invalid traffic.
Google Ads policy: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
How We Use Your Information
Information collected through this site is used for the following purposes only:
- Improving site performance and content quality
- Analysing visitor behaviour and usage trends
- Displaying relevant advertising to support the site
- Responding to direct enquiries
We do not sell personal information to third parties. Data is used only for the purposes described in this policy.
Advertising & Affiliate Programs
FRANVIA may display advertisements and include affiliate links. These support the cost of running the site. All commercial relationships are disclosed to readers without exception.
Display Advertising
Advertising networks including Google AdSense may use cookies, advertising identifiers, conversion tracking tools, and reporting mechanisms to deliver and measure ads shown on this site.
Amazon Associates Program
FRANVIA participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program — an affiliate advertising program that enables sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and related sites. If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, FRANVIA may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Sponsored Content
Any sponsored or commercially arranged content will always be clearly labelled and disclosed to readers. There are no exceptions to this policy.
Third-Party Services
FRANVIA may interact with the following external services. Each operates under its own privacy policy and may process data independently.
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Site traffic analysis | policies.google.com/privacy |
| Google AdSense | Display advertising | policies.google.com |
| Amazon Associates | Affiliate programme | amazon.com privacy |
| Blogger (Google) | Hosting platform | policies.google.com/privacy |
Your Rights
Depending on your country of residence, you may hold specific rights regarding your personal data. We respond to all valid requests.
To exercise any right, contact us at [email protected].
Children's Privacy
FRANVIA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 (COPPA). This site is not directed at children. If we become aware that such data has been collected, it will be removed promptly.
If you believe a child has provided personal information via this site, contact us at [email protected] immediately.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect information associated with this site. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International Data Transfers
FRANVIA is hosted on Google's Blogger platform. Information associated with your visit may be processed on servers located outside your country of residence, including in the United States. By using this site, you acknowledge and consent to this.
External Links
FRANVIA may contain links to third-party websites. These are provided for reference only. FRANVIA is not responsible for the content or privacy practices of any external site.
Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. The revision date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Continued use of the site following any update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.
Contact
For questions, concerns, or data rights requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us directly.
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