Privacy Policy for Bap-Han-Kki

Effective Date: March 11, 2026

Bap-Han-Kki ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and service (the "Service").

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, as well as information generated through your use of the Service.

• Personal Profile Data: Name (nickname), email address, nationality, MBTI, and "Food Persona" (dietary preferences and conversation style).
• Identity Verification (eKYC): To ensure a safe environment, we use third-party providers (Didit) to verify your identity via passport. We do not store your raw passport images on our primary servers; we receive a verification status and a unique reference ID.
• Location Data: With your consent, we collect precise geolocation data to facilitate the "Quick Meetup" (급벙) feature and show nearby dining sessions.
• Communication Data: We collect chat logs to provide real-time translation services. These may be cached to improve performance.
• Feedback and Ratings: Anonymous ratings and "Manner Temperature" data provided by other users.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Matching Services: To connect you with suitable dining partners based on your location and persona.
• Safety & Trust: To verify user identities and maintain a reliable community through the "Manner Temperature" system.
• AI Translation: To provide real-time translation of chat messages using third-party APIs (e.g., DeepL).
• Service Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and enhance the user experience.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data. We share your information only in the following circumstances:

• With Other Users: Your nickname, MBTI, nationality, persona, and verification status are visible to other users to facilitate matching.
• Service Providers: We share necessary data with third-party vendors who perform services for us, including:
  • Identity Verification: Didit
  • Translation Services: DeepL API
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Hosting and database management (e.g., AWS/GCP)