Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Information We Collect
HOW KOREAN collects minimal data to provide and improve our quiz game service. We collect: a randomly generated device identifier (stored locally in your browser), game play data (answers, scores, completion times), comments and nicknames you voluntarily provide, and basic usage analytics. We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers. No account or registration is required to use our service.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies through third-party services: Google Analytics 4 for anonymous usage statistics, Microsoft Clarity for session replay and heatmaps, and Google AdSense for serving advertisements. These services may set their own cookies. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services: Google Analytics (usage analytics), Microsoft Clarity (user experience analytics), Google AdSense (advertisements), and Supabase (database and hosting). Each service has its own privacy policy governing data collection. We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
Data Retention
Game play data is retained indefinitely for leaderboard and statistics purposes. This data is not personally identifiable. Comments may be moderated and removed if they violate our terms of service. Your device identifier is stored only in your browser's local storage and can be cleared at any time by clearing your browser data.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or export your data under regulations such as GDPR or CCPA. You may also opt out of non-essential data collection at any time. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@howkorean.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Children's Privacy
This service is not directed at children under 13 (or 16, where applicable by law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data to us, please contact us at contact@howkorean.com and we will promptly delete it.
International Data Transfer
Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. Our database is hosted on Supabase servers in ap-northeast-1 (Tokyo, Japan). Third-party services such as Google Analytics and AdSense may transfer data internationally in accordance with their own policies.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit HOW KOREAN, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Essential cookies (required for the site to function) are always active. Non-essential cookies for analytics and advertising are only activated if you accept them. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and reloading the page.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or wish to request data removal, please contact us at contact@howkorean.com.