Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

This Privacy Policy describes how Algoboni Co. ("we", "us", "our"), operator of the location-based service Nearby K-Food, collects, uses, stores, shares and protects Personal Information. The Service helps users discover Korean restaurants near an entered address or near the user's current location.

This Policy is intended to meet the transparency requirements of applicable laws including the Korean PIPA, EU GDPR, and the California CCPA/CPRA.

Important: You may use parts of the Service without registering. However, certain features (such as saving restaurants, writing Visitor Reviews, and accessing My Page) require signing in via a supported social login provider.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the minimum data necessary to provide and improve the Service. Data categories include:

• Social Login & Profile Data (when you sign in): If you sign in using Google, Facebook, or Line, we may receive from the provider your nickname, sex, email address, date of birth, nationality (if provided), social login provider identifier, and the join date. We do not receive your social login password. Profile photo is only collected if explicitly provided.
• Saved Items & User Content: When signed in, we store your My Restaurants list (bookmarks) and any Visitor Reviews you create (review text, rating, timestamps, and optional metadata).
• Location Data: Real-time GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude) when you request nearby results, and IP-based approximate location for language and regional responses. Obtaining precise location requires your consent.
• Technical & Network Data: IP address, device identifiers, browser and OS information, access timestamps, referring URL, and error logs used for diagnostics, security, and analytics.
• Usage & Interaction Data: Searches, clicks, favorites, ad interactions, and other behavioral data used to improve recommendations and the Service.
• Advertising & Banner Interaction: Interaction records for ads and site banners (including clicks on third-party promotional links such as travel or e-commerce listings). We do not share identifiable user data with third-party merchants unless you voluntarily proceed to those third-party sites and provide information there.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process Personal Information for the following purposes:

• Provide real-time nearby search results and routing (Service delivery).
• Enable social login, account-related features, and My Page (My Restaurants, My Reviews).
• Display your chosen nickname next to Visitor Reviews you author.
• Personalize recommendations and improve product features using aggregated analysis.
• Deliver geographically relevant advertising (only personalized with your consent) and measure ad performance.
• Moderate user-generated content, detect and prevent abuse, and maintain security and technical operations.
• Communicate service notices, respond to support requests, and handle rights requests.

Users who decline marketing/advertising cookies will still be able to use the Service but will receive non-personalized ads.

4. Cookies & Cookie Settings

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies. You can manage your preferences through our Cookie Settings panel. Cookie categories include:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for core functionality and security. Not used for advertising.
• Functional Cookies: Save language and display preferences.
• Analytics & Performance Cookies: Used with Google Analytics to measure traffic and usage.
• Marketing & Advertising Cookies: Used with Google AdSense and partners for ad delivery and measurement. Declining these cookies results in non-personalized ads.

To manage preferences, open the Cookie Settings panel.

5. Information Sharing & Third Parties

We share data only as necessary with trusted service providers under contract:

• Authentication Providers: Google, Facebook, LINE (social login authentication and profile data).
• Analytics: Google Analytics (device info, IP, usage logs).
• Advertising: Google AdSense and authorized partners (ad delivery and measurement).
• Mapping Providers: Google Maps or other mapping services for map display and routing (real-time location when requested).
• Third-Party Promotions: Banner or affiliate links to external merchants (e.g., travel bookings, e-commerce). We do not share personal information with those merchants unless you voluntarily provide it on their sites.

Some service providers may process data outside your country. For transfers from the EEA/UK we rely on appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or obtain explicit consent as required.

6. Data Retention & Deletion

We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary for the purposes stated or as required by law:

• Social Login Profile Data: Retained until you delete your account or revoke consent (subject to legal retention requirements).
• My Restaurants & Visitor Reviews: Retained until you delete them or you delete your account. After account deletion we will delete or anonymize associated content in accordance with applicable law.
• Real-time Location: Deleted immediately after delivering search results.
• Location Usage Records: Retained for up to 6 months for analytics and abuse prevention.
• Analytics & Advertising Logs: Typically retained between 6 months and 2 years depending on purpose.

When data is no longer necessary we securely delete or irreversibly anonymize it to prevent recovery.

7. Your Rights & Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction you may have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, objection to processing, and the right to withdraw consent. To exercise your rights, contact us (see Section 11).

EU users may manage cookie consents via our Cookie Settings. California residents may exercise CCPA/CPRA rights, including opting out of the sale or sharing of personal information, via the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" mechanism in the website footer.

8. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect Personal Information, including TLS/SSL for transmission, access controls, and monitoring. Access to personal data is limited to authorized staff on a need-to-know basis.

You are responsible for maintaining the security of any device used to access the Service and for keeping your social login credentials secure.

9. Children

The Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.

10. Governing Law & International Transfers

This Policy is governed by the laws of the Republic of Korea. As a global service, data may be transferred to and processed in other countries (e.g., South Korea, United States). For EEA/UK transfers we use appropriate safeguards such as SCCs.

11. Contact & DPO

For privacy questions, to exercise your rights, or to make requests regarding your personal data, please contact:

Data Protection / Privacy Inquiries:
Email: contact@algoboni.com

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted with notice at least 30 days before the effective date. Minor updates will be posted at least 7 days in advance.

13. Additional Notes

Language setting: We may use your IP address to automatically set the service language (Korean or English). This is handled by Functional Cookies and can be managed in Cookie Settings.

Advertising behavior when cookies are declined: If you decline marketing/advertising cookies, you will still see ads, but they will be non-personalized (not tailored to your interests).

My Restaurants and Visitor Reviews: Saved items and Visitor Reviews you create while signed in appear on your My Page under My Restaurants and My Reviews respectively. You may edit or delete that content via My Page; deleting your account will remove or anonymize associated personal data in accordance with this Policy.