Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 11, 2026

K-Food Explained (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operated by Jina Moon respects your privacy. This policy explains what we collect, why, and how we protect it. Contact: [email protected]

Summary: We only collect what we need to run the site (analytics, comments, newsletter). We never sell your data. You can ask us to delete it anytime at [email protected].

1. Information we collect

1.1 You give us

  • Contact: name, email when you email us or use the contact form.
  • Newsletter: email if you subscribe to our checklist/newsletter (Beehiiv/Mailchimp).
  • Comments: name, email, comment content if you comment.

1.2 Collected automatically

  • Cookies & similar: see §5. We use cookies for analytics, ads, and to remember preferences.
  • Analytics: Google Analytics 4 via Google Site Kit — IP (anonymized), device, browser, pages visited, time on site. IP anonymization is enabled.
  • Server logs: Cloudflare and our host (LiteSpeed) log IP, user-agent, requested URL for security and performance.

2. How we use it

  • To reply to your questions and send the pantry checklist.
  • To improve content (which guides are helpful, which links are broken).
  • To show relevant ads via Google AdSense (see §4).
  • To prevent spam and secure the site.

We do not sell your personal data.

3. Legal basis (EEA/UK visitors)

We process data on: consent (newsletter, cookies), legitimate interest (analytics, security), and contract (replying to your inquiry).

4. Advertising & affiliates

  • Google AdSense: Google uses cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to show personalized and non-personalized ads. You can opt out at adssettings.google.com and aboutads.info/choices.
  • Amazon Associates: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon may use cookies to track referrals. See Amazon’s Privacy Notice.
  • Other affiliates (H Mart, Weee! etc.): We may earn a commission when you buy via our links, at no extra cost to you.

5. Cookies

We use:

  • Necessary: Cloudflare security, WordPress login, LiteSpeed Cache.
  • Analytics: _ga, _gid (Google Analytics).
  • Ads: Google AdSense cookies (personalized ads only with consent where required).

You can control cookies in your browser. In the EEA/UK we show a consent banner — you can change your choice anytime via the cookie settings link in the footer.

6. Sharing

We share data only with service providers needed to run the site:

  • Google (Analytics, AdSense), Cloudflare (security/CDN), our host, newsletter provider, and Rank Math (SEO). All process data per their privacy policies.

7. Data retention

  • Contact emails: until you ask us to delete.
  • Newsletter: until you unsubscribe.
  • Analytics: 14 months (Google default).

8. Your rights

Depending on your location (GDPR, CCPA) you have rights to access, correct, delete, or object to processing. Email [email protected] to exercise them. California residents: we do not sell/share personal information.

9. International transfers

Our site is operated from the US and uses US-based providers (Google, Cloudflare). Your data may be processed in the US.

10. Children

Our content is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes

We will update this page and change the date above if we make changes.

12. Contact

Jina Moon, K-Food Explained
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://kfoodexplained.com