Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Localies ("we," "our," or "us"). Localies (localies.kr) is a platform providing information and community services for foreigners living in or visiting Korea. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our website.

By using Localies, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Email address and name (when you create an account)
• Profile information provided through Google or Kakao login
• Reviews, comments, and other content you submit
• Likes and bookmarks you create

Information collected automatically:

• Usage data (pages visited, features used, time spent on pages)
• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address and approximate location

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Create and manage your account
• Enable features such as saving bookmarks, posting reviews, and liking content
• Send service-related notifications (not marketing emails without consent)
• Ensure the security and integrity of our platform
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate Localies:

• Supabase — our database and authentication provider. Your account data and content are stored on Supabase servers. See Supabase Privacy Policy.
• Google Sign-In — if you log in with Google, Google shares your name and email with us. See Google Privacy Policy.
• Kakao Login — if you log in with Kakao, Kakao shares your profile information with us. See Kakao Privacy Policy.
• Vercel — our hosting provider. See Vercel Privacy Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Content you have posted publicly (reviews, etc.) may remain visible after account deletion in anonymized form.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion — request deletion of your personal data
• Portability — request your data in a portable format
• Withdrawal — withdraw consent at any time by deleting your account

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Cookies

Localies uses essential cookies and local storage to keep you logged in and remember your preferences (such as checklist progress). We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. You can clear cookies at any time through your browser settings, which will log you out of your account.

8. Children's Privacy

Localies is not directed at children under the age of 14. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 14. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us: