🌸 KimchiBloom Privacy Policy
Welcome to KimchiBloom! This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services. We're committed to transparency and respect for your data, especially as you grow on your Korean learning journey.
🔐 What We Collect
When you use KimchiBloom, we collect:
- Your basic Google account information (name, email, profile image) via Google OAuth
- Journal entries you submit—either through freewriting or guided experiences
- Progress data related to BloomPaths and BloomDeck subscriptions
- Session data used to keep you logged in securely
✍️ Journal Entries & Public Blooms
You control the visibility of your journal entries. You can choose to keep them private or make them public. Public entries may be:
- Featured in our Bloom feed for others to learn from
- Highlighted in promotional materials or advertisements (especially standout entries)
We never share private entries without your permission.
🎯 Why We Collect Your Data
We collect your data to:
- Provide personalized learning experiences
- Track your progress through BloomPaths and BloomDecks
- Let you browse and contribute to the Bloom feed
- Maintain secure login sessions
We do not send marketing emails or share your personal data with third parties.
🍪 Cookies & Sessions
KimchiBloom uses cookies and local storage to manage login sessions and keep your experience smooth. These are used only for functionality—never for tracking or advertising.
📬 Communication
If you need to reach us, you can email randalleverhart@kimchibloom.com. We currently do not send promotional emails, but you may see upgrade suggestions while using the site.
🔗 External Links
Some pages may link to other websites. We're not responsible for their privacy practices, so please review their policies before sharing personal data.
🛡️ Your Privacy, Your Control
At this time, there are no opt-in or opt-out settings. We only collect:
- The data you provide through journal entries and Bloom interactions
- Basic login information from Google OAuth
If you ever have questions or concerns, we're happy to help.
We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the changes here so you can stay informed.
Thanks for being part of KimchiBloom 🌸—we're honored to support your language journey.