Introduction

K-Drama ("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 ("the App"). Please read this policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and password (securely managed through Firebase Authentication).
  • User-Generated Content: Ratings you submit for shows and actors, comments and messages you post, your watchlist and watched show selections, and follow/unfollow actions.
  • Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including viewing streaks, badge progress, and challenge completion.
  • Device Information: General device information such as device type, operating system version, and app version, collected automatically to improve performance and compatibility.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, operate, and maintain the App
  • Create and manage your user account
  • Enable social features such as following other users and viewing activity feeds
  • Display community ratings and leaderboards
  • Track your achievements, badges, and challenges
  • Improve and personalize your experience
  • Respond to support requests and communicate with you
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored using Google Firebase services, including Firebase Authentication for account management and Cloud Firestore for app data. Firebase provides industry-standard security measures including encryption in transit and at rest. While we implement appropriate security measures, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

The App uses the following third-party services:

  • Firebase Authentication: For secure user sign-up and sign-in. See Firebase Privacy Policy.
  • Cloud Firestore: For storing app data including ratings, comments, watchlists, and user profiles.
  • Google Analytics for Firebase: For understanding app usage patterns and improving the experience.

These services may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. Certain information is visible to other users of the App as part of its social features:

  • Your ratings and comments are visible to other users
  • Your public profile (including followed users and followers) is accessible to other users
  • Your activity may appear in other users' feeds if they follow you

We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: You can view your ratings, watchlist, and profile information within the App at any time.
  • Modification: You can update your ratings and watchlist selections at any time.
  • Deletion: You can delete your account through the Account tab in the App. This will permanently remove your account and all associated data, including ratings, comments, watchlist items, and social connections.
  • Password Reset: You can reset your password at any time through the sign-in screen.

Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the email address below.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy within the App and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: