K-Spot Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 15, 2025
About K-Spot
K-Spot is a mobile application that helps users discover authentic Korean businesses in Orange County, California. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Camera and Photos
- Purpose: Allow business owners to take and upload photos of their establishments
- Usage: Photos are used exclusively for business listings
- Access: Camera is only accessed when you explicitly choose to take a photo
- Storage: Photos are stored securely in Firebase Storage
2. Location Services
- Purpose: Show Korean businesses near your current location
- Usage: Calculate distances and provide “Nearby” business recommendations
- Access: Location is only accessed while the app is in active use
- Storage: We do not store or track your location history
- What we collect: Email address, display name (when you create an account)
- Purpose: Enable features like favorites, reviews, and business registration
- Optional: You can use the app without creating an account
- What we collect: Business details provided during registration (name, address, hours, etc.)
- Purpose: Display business information to other users
- Control: Business owners can update their information anytime
- Business Discovery: Help users find Korean businesses
- Personalization: Save favorites and preferences
- Communication: Send important updates about your business listing (if applicable)
- Improvement: Analyze app usage to improve features
Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored in Firebase (Google Cloud Platform)
- We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission
- Photos are stored in secure cloud storage with access controls
- We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Update or correct your information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Opt-out of non-essential features
Third-Party Services
We use the following services:
- Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, and storage
- Google Maps: Display business locations
- Expo: App development and updates
Children’s Privacy
K-Spot is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes through the app.
For questions about this privacy policy or your data:
- Email: support@kspot-app.com
- GitHub: https://github.com/k-spot-app
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