Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better experience for our users:

• Account Information: Email address, nickname, and password (encrypted).
• Profile Information: Nationality, preferred language, and avatar images.
• User Content: Posts, comments, and images you upload.
• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, and interaction with the service via cookies.

2. How We Use Information

We use your data for the following purposes:

• To manage your account and provide community features.
• To personalize your experience (language settings, local news).
• To facilitate AI-powered translation services.
• To analyze and improve our service performance.

3. Data Sharing & Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in specific cases:

• Service Providers: We use OpenAI for translation and Supabase for database/storage. These providers process data according to our instructions.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

4. Your Data Rights (GDPR & International)

Regardless of your location, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction or deletion of your data (via My Page).
• Object to the processing of your data.

5. Cookies

We use cookies to maintain your session and store your language preferences. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: privacy@ricemates.com