Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Welcome to HallyuWords (hallyuwords.com). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information about you when you use our website. Please read this policy carefully. By using HallyuWords, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Automatically collected data: When you visit our site, we automatically collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This is done through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
  • Search queries: If you use the search function on our site, we may collect the search terms you enter to improve our content and user experience.
  • We do not collect: We do not collect your name, email address, or any personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily contact us directly.

2. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser. We and our third-party partners use cookies to:

  • Understand how visitors use our website (analytics)
  • Display relevant advertisements (advertising)
  • Remember your preferences (functional)

You can control cookies through your browser settings and opt-out of specific tracking using the tools described in the sections below. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site.

3. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC (“Google”). Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site, including:

  • Number of visitors and sessions
  • Pages viewed and time spent on each page
  • Geographic location (country/region level only)
  • Device type and browser used

This data is processed in an aggregated, anonymized form and is used solely to improve our website. Google may transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

4. Google AdSense and Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our site. Google AdSense is an advertising service provided by Google LLC. Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to our site and other sites on the Internet (interest-based advertising).

The information collected by Google AdSense may include:

  • Cookies and usage data to serve personalized ads
  • Your IP address (used to determine your approximate location)
  • Information about your device and browsing behavior across websites in Google’s advertising network

How to opt out: You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info. For more information on how Google uses data from advertising partners, visit How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Site improvement: To understand how users interact with HallyuWords and to improve our content, features, and usability
  • Analytics: To monitor traffic patterns and measure the performance of our content
  • Advertising: To display relevant advertisements that help fund our free service
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity or abuse of our website

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

6. Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to or embed content from third-party websites and services. These include:

  • Google (Analytics and AdSense)
  • YouTube (for embedded video examples when applicable)
  • Social media platforms (sharing buttons)

These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. Clicking on third-party links may allow those parties to collect data about you.

7. Data Retention

We retain analytics data for a maximum of 26 months, in line with Google Analytics default settings. Server logs may be retained for up to 12 months for security purposes. We do not store any personal data on our own servers beyond what is required by our hosting provider for normal operation.

8. Children’s Privacy

HallyuWords is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email below and we will delete the information promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: The right to know what data we hold about you
  • Deletion: The right to request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out: The right to opt out of interest-based advertising (see Section 4)
  • Do Not Track: Our site respects browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals where technically feasible

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the email address below.

10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For CCPA-related requests, please contact us at the email below.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please use our Contact page.

Email: youhuihetian089@gmail.com

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.