Privacy Policy


Last updated: June 2025

At Hallyu Doing ("we", "us", "our"), we are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information when you visit our website (https://www.hallyudoing.com), purchase from us, or interact with us.

BY USING OUR WEBSITE, SIGNING UP FOR OUR NEWSLETTER, OR PURCHASING FROM US, YOU AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS PRIVACY POLICY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, PLEASE DO NOT USE THE SITE OR PROVIDE US WITH YOUR DATA.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

1. Who We Are
Hallyu Doing is owned and operated by Katy Richards, a sole trader based in the United Kingdom.

Contact email: hallyudoing@gmail.com

2. What Personal Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following information:

  • Name and email address (for newsletter signup)

  • Name, email address, postal address, and payment details (for merchandise orders)

  • Any information you include in comments posted on our articles

  • Technical data such as IP address, browser type, pages visited, and other analytics data (via Google Analytics and cookies)

  • Preferences or interests you may share with us (if applicable)

We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 18 without parental consent.

3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect data when you:

  • Subscribe to our mailing list or newsletter

  • Purchase merchandise from our website

  • Post comments on our articles

  • Browse or interact with our website (through cookies and analytics)

  • Contact us via email or forms on the website

4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:

  • Process and fulfil merchandise orders

  • Send you updates, newsletters, or marketing emails (if you opt in)

  • Respond to your enquiries or comments

  • Improve our website and services through analytics

  • Display personalised or relevant advertising via Google AdSense

  • Meet our legal obligations and maintain records

We will never sell your personal data to third parties.

5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services which may process your personal data:

  • Squarespace (website platform and hosting)

  • Printful (merchandise fulfilment)

  • Squarespace Payments (payment processing)

  • Google Analytics (site performance tracking)

  • Google AdSense (advertising)

  • MailerLite (email newsletter service)

Some of these services may store or process data outside the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this occurs, we take appropriate steps to ensure that your data is protected in line with UK data protection laws.

6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to provide core functionality, improve performance, analyse traffic, and personalise content and ads. By using the Site, you consent to our use of cookies.

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. For more information on cookies, please visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.

7. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with applicable legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. You can request the deletion of your data at any time by contacting us at hallyudoing@gmail.com.

8. Your Rights
Under UK data protection law (UK GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request erasure of your data (the "right to be forgotten")

  • Object to or restrict how we use your data

  • Withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent)

  • Lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you are unhappy with how we handle your data

To exercise any of these rights, please email us at hallyudoing@gmail.com.

9. Age Restrictions
Our website and services are intended for users aged 18 or older. If you are under 18, you must have permission from a parent or guardian to use the site or subscribe to our services.

10. Changes to This Policy
We may update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on our website. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Thank you for visiting Hallyu Doing. Your privacy matters to us.