Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly, including: • Account information (email address, display name, profile photo) • Dance preferences (favorite styles, preferred areas) • Content you submit (event posters, event details, comments) • Device information (browser type, IP address, device identifiers) • Usage data (pages viewed, features used, time spent) • Location data (approximate location based on IP address) We may also collect information from third-party authentication providers (Google, Kakao) when you choose to sign in through them.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to: • Provide, maintain, and improve our services • Process and display event information • Personalize your experience and recommendations • Communicate with you about the service • Analyze usage patterns and optimize performance • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues • Comply with legal obligations • Analyze poster extraction quality, review workflows, and service operations Personal information is processed only within the scope of the purposes described in this policy.
3. Information Sharing
We may disclose or entrust your information only in the following cases: • Service providers necessary to operate the service (for example, hosting, storage, authentication, and email delivery) • Relevant authorities when required by Korean law, including PIPA • Parties involved in a business transfer, merger, or acquisition We do not sell your personal information for third-party direct marketing and do not share it with unrelated third parties beyond what is necessary to operate the service.
4. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to: • Maintain your session and preferences • Analyze usage and improve services • Prevent fraud and enhance security You can control cookie settings through your browser, but some features may not function properly without cookies.
5. Analytics
We use internal operational logs and limited analytics tools to operate the service, improve security, and enhance features. This may include information such as pages visited, features used, browser and device details, and approximate IP-based location. We use this information to improve performance, respond to errors, prevent abuse, and prepare operational statistics.
6. Third-Party Links
Our service may contain links to third-party websites and services (event venues, organizers, social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. Certain information may be retained longer when required by law or when reasonably necessary for dispute resolution, security, or abuse prevention. Event information and user-submitted content may be preserved for service records and archival purposes, but personal information is deleted or de-identified when it is no longer needed under applicable law and our internal retention standards.
8. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.
9. Your Rights
Under Korean Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), you have the right to: • Access your personal information • Correct inaccurate information • Request deletion of your information • Withdraw consent for data processing To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@latindancekorea.com. We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.
10. Account Deletion
You can request account deletion from your profile settings. Upon deletion: • Personal profile data will be removed within 30 days • Event submissions may be anonymized but retained for historical records • Some data may be retained for legal compliance or dispute resolution • Backup copies may persist for up to 90 days
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal, service, or operational changes. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. If a change is significant, we will provide additional notice through reasonable channels such as an in-service announcement.
12. Contact Us
For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact us at: Email: privacy@latindancekorea.com Operator: Latin Dance Korea Privacy contact: privacy@latindancekorea.com