{"id":3,"date":"2026-10-14T19:05:21","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T19:05:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everywherecompass.com\/gotokorea\/?page_id=3"},"modified":"2026-10-18T18:01:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T18:01:48","slug":"privacy-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/everywherecompass.com\/gotokorea\/privacy-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Privacy Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last Updated: October 19, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GO TO KOREA (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;our,&#8221; or &#8220;us&#8221;) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website: <a href=\"https:\/\/everywherecompass.com\/gotokorea\/\">https:\/\/everywherecompass.com\/gotokorea\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Information We Collect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you submit a consultation request, we may collect the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your name and contact information, including your email address<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your country of residence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your educational background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your Korean language proficiency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your preferred study program and university<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Questions or additional information you voluntarily provide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may also collect limited technical information necessary for website operation and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. How We Use Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We use your information to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to your consultation requests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide information about Korean language programs and university admissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assess your educational preferences and general eligibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Explain application documents and student visa procedures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate with you about services you request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain website security and comply with applicable laws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Submitting a free consultation request does not obligate you to purchase any paid service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sharing Your Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do not sell your personal information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may share necessary information with universities, educational institutions, or authorized service providers when required for a service you request, subject to applicable law and any required consent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may also disclose information when legally required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. International Data Transfers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because our services involve international students and educational institutions in South Korea, personal information may be processed or transferred across national borders when necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where required by applicable law, we will provide additional information and obtain appropriate consent before transferring personal information internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Data Retention<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We retain personal information submitted through free consultation requests for up to one year from the date of the last consultation, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal information related to paid services may be retained separately in accordance with contractual obligations and applicable legal requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may request the deletion of your personal information at any time. We will process such requests without undue delay, except where retention is required by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Data Security<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, no method of online transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Cookies and Third-Party Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our website may use cookies and third-party services necessary for website functionality, form submissions, email delivery, and security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These services may process limited technical or submitted information according to their respective privacy policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Your Privacy Rights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subject to applicable law, you may request to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Access your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Correct inaccurate information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Withdraw consent where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Request deletion of your personal information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask questions about how your information is processed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Children&#8217;s Privacy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a minor, please involve your parent or legal guardian when submitting personal information or requesting our services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Changes to This Privacy Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We may update this Privacy Policy when our services, data processing practices, or applicable legal requirements change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The latest version will be published on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GO TO KOREA<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Location: Daegu, South Korea<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello.everywherecompass@gmail.com\">hello.everywherecompass@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Website: https:\/\/everywherecompass.com\/gotokorea\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Privacy Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Responsible Person: Owner and Representative of GO TO KOREA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email: <a href=\"mailto:hello.everywherecompass@gmail.com\">hello.everywherecompass@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For requests regarding access, correction, or deletion of personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer at the email address above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated: October 19, 2026 GO TO KOREA (&#8220;we,&#8221; &#8220;our,&#8221; or &#8220;us&#8221;) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website. 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