Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DASOMWEB LLC ("the Company," "we," "us," or "our") operates Atlanta Koreatown (atlantakoreatown.com, "the Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit or use the Site.

By using the Site, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, phone number, and account type (general user or business owner) when you create an account.
• Business Listing Information: Business name, address, phone number, website, description, images, and other details submitted through listing applications.
• User Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and any other content you submit.
• Communications: Information provided when you contact us via email or forms.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URL.
• Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on your IP address or, with your explicit consent, precise GPS location for geolocation-based features (e.g., nearby business search).
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar technologies to maintain session state, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. See Section 7 for details.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account.
• To process and display business listings.
• To provide geolocation-based search and nearby business features.
• To display user reviews and ratings.
• To send email verification codes and password reset notifications.
• To communicate with you regarding your account or inquiries.
• To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and violations of our Terms of Service.
• To analyze usage patterns and improve the Site.
• To serve relevant advertisements on the Site.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. How We Share Your Information

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

• Public Content: Reviews, ratings, and business listing information you submit are publicly visible on the Site.
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating the Site (e.g., email delivery via Resend, cloud hosting via Vercel and Railway, image storage via Cloudflare R2).
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, court order, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of the Company, our users, or the public.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your personal information. These include:

• Passwords are hashed using bcrypt with a cost factor of 12.
• Authentication tokens (JWT) are used for secure session management.
• API communications are encrypted via HTTPS/TLS.
• Rate limiting is applied to prevent brute-force attacks.

However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information 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 retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., fraud prevention, legal compliance).

7. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and basic Site functionality (e.g., auth_token, admin_token).
• Functional Cookies: Used to remember your preferences such as location settings.
• Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may limit Site functionality.

8. Children's Privacy

The Site is not intended for 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 delete such information promptly.

Users between 13 and 17 years of age must have parental or legal guardian consent to use the Site.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information.
• Portability: Request a machine-readable copy of your data.
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at info@dasomweb.com.

10. California Residents (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

11. Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your data rights, please contact: