Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
SNG United, Inc. ("Homestay Korea," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.homestaykorea.com and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
We may collect the following personal information when you register, make a booking, or contact us:
- Name, email address, phone number
- Nationality, passport information (for booking purposes)
- Payment information (processed securely through PayPal)
- Address and accommodation preferences
- Profile photos and biographical information (for hosts)
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Pages visited, time spent, referring URL
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies
2. How We Use Your Information
- To facilitate homestay matching between guests and hosts
- To process bookings and payments
- To communicate with you about your bookings and account
- To improve our services and website experience
- To comply with legal obligations
- To send marketing communications (with your consent)
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Host families (limited profile information for matching)
- Payment processors (PayPal)
- Service providers who assist our operations
- Legal authorities when required by law
4. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
5. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access, correct, or delete your personal information
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Request data portability
- Object to processing of your personal data
6. Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
7. Contact Us
For privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
- Email: support@homestaykorea.com
- Address: #105, 36 Gyeonghuigung-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea 03175
- Phone: +82-2-777-7410