Last updated: July 9, 2026
Barange (thebarange.com) is a personal travel and lifestyle blog about Seoul, run by an independent writer based in South Korea. This page explains what information is collected when you visit this site, how it’s used, and the choices you have.
Information We Collect
Automatically collected data. Like most websites, Barange uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect basic information about visitors, including your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs. This data is collected through Google Analytics and similar tools to help us understand how readers use the site and to improve content.
Information you provide. If you use our contact form to reach out, we collect the information you submit (such as your name and email address) solely to respond to your message. We do not sell or share this information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
This site uses cookies to operate properly and to serve relevant advertising. Cookies are small text files stored on your device. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not work as intended if you do.
Advertising — Google AdSense
Barange uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
• Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.
• You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• You can also opt out of a third-party vendor’s use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
• For EU/EEA and UK visitors, ads are served with consent obtained via [your consent management platform, e.g. CookieYes/Complianz], in accordance with the Google-certified CMP Partner Program requirements. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time through the cookie banner on this site.
Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the UK, or California, you have the right to:
• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Object to or restrict certain processing
• Withdraw consent for cookie-based advertising at any time
To exercise any of these rights, Please reach out via our Contact page.
Third-Party Links
This site may contain links to external websites (restaurants, cafés, museums, and other venues we write about) that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their policies separately.
Children’s Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy Please reach out via our Contact page.