Location Services Terms
These Terms set forth the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between Roasting View (hereinafter "Company") and users, as well as other necessary matters, regarding location-based services provided by the Company.
Article 1 (Purpose and Scope of Application)
- These Terms aim to stipulate the rights, obligations, and responsibilities between the Company and users regarding location-based services provided by the Company in accordance with the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information.
- These Terms apply when users agree to location-based services provided by the Company.
- Matters not stipulated in these Terms shall be governed by relevant laws such as the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information and the Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection.
Article 2 (Definition of Terms)
Definitions of terms used in these Terms are as follows:
- "Location information" means information about the place where a movable object or individual exists or existed at a specific time.
- "Location-based service" means a service provided by utilizing location information.
- "Personal location information" means location information of a specific individual.
- "User" means a person who uses location-based services.
Article 3 (Contents of Location-Based Services)
Location-based services provided by the Company are as follows:
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Nearby Place Search Service
- Provide information on nearby coffee roasteries and cafes centered on current location
- Provide search results based on various criteria such as distance and rating
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Location-Based Recommendation Service
- Customized place recommendations considering user's current location
- Personalized recommendations combined with taste matching system
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Visit History Management Service
- Store location records of visited places
- Support review writing based on visit history
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Other Location-Based Additional Services
- Route guidance
- Visit verification
Article 4 (Location Information Collection Methods and Items)
4.1 Collection Methods
The Company collects users' location information through the following methods:
- Collection through GPS (Global Positioning System) of user devices
- Collection through wireless internet (Wi-Fi) access point (AP) information
- Collection through mobile communication base station information
4.2 Collection Items
- GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)
- Collection time information
- Device unique identification information
4.3 Collection Timing
- When users request location-based services
- Periodically collected in background while using the app (with prior consent)
Article 5 (Use and Provision of Location Information)
5.1 Purpose of Use
The Company uses location information for the following purposes:
- Providing nearby place information
- Location-based personalized recommendation service
- Visit history management
- Service quality improvement and statistical analysis
5.2 Retention and Use Period of Location Information
- Location information is retained and used from the time of collection until the purpose of service provision is achieved
- Visit records are retained until deleted by users or until membership withdrawal
- Statistical data for service improvement purposes is stored after processing in a non-personally identifiable form
5.3 Provision to Third Parties
The Company does not provide users' personal location information to third parties without consent. However, the following cases are exceptions:
- When users have consented in advance
- When required by law provisions or at the request of investigative agencies following procedures and methods prescribed by law for investigation purposes
Article 6 (Grounds and Period for Retaining Data Confirming Collection, Use, and Provision of Location Information)
Based on Article 16, Paragraph 2 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, the Company automatically records data confirming users' location information collection, use, and provision in the location information system and stores it for at least 6 months.
Article 7 (Rights of Personal Location Information Subjects)
7.1 Right to Withdraw Consent
Users may withdraw consent to the collection, use, and provision of personal location information at any time.
Methods of Withdrawing Consent
- Disable location services in the app settings menu
- Deny app location permissions in device settings
- Request through the Company's customer center
7.2 Right to Request Access and Notice
Users may request access to or notice of the following data from the Company, and the Company must comply unless there are justifiable reasons:
- Data confirming collection, use, and provision of personal location information
- Reasons and contents of why users' personal location information was provided to third parties under the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information or other legal provisions
7.3 Right to Request Correction and Deletion
Users may request correction if there are errors in data confirming location information collection, use, and provision, and may request deletion of personal location information collected and held by the Company.
Article 8 (Rights of Legal Guardians of Children Under 8 Years Old, etc.)
8.1 Consent of Legal Representatives
When the Company intends to collect, use, and provide location information of children under 8 years old, adult wards, and limited wards, it must obtain consent from their legal representatives.
8.2 Rights of Legal Representatives
Legal representatives of children under 8 years old, etc. may exercise all user rights under Article 7.
Article 9 (Designation of Location Information Manager)
The Company designates and operates a Location Information Manager as follows to properly manage and protect location information and smoothly handle user complaints:
Location Information Manager
- Department: Operations Team
- Contact: location@roastingview.com
Inquiries and Complaints Users may report complaints or request consultation related to location information through the above contact, and the Company responds to users' reports promptly and sufficiently.
Article 10 (Compensation for Damages)
10.1 Company Responsibility
If damages occur to users due to the Company's violation of Articles 15 to 26 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information, users may claim compensation from the Company. In this case, the Company cannot be exempted from liability unless it proves lack of intentional or negligent conduct.
10.2 Exemption
The Company is exempted in the following cases:
- When services cannot be provided due to force majeure such as natural disasters or equivalent circumstances
- When disruption occurs in location information use due to users' own responsibility
- When third parties illegally falsify or leak location information and the Company has no intentional or negligent conduct
Article 11 (Dispute Mediation and Other Matters)
11.1 Dispute Mediation
For disputes related to location information where consultation between parties cannot be reached or conducted, the Company may apply for adjudication to the Korea Communications Commission under Article 28 of the Act on the Protection and Use of Location Information.
11.2 Competent Court
Lawsuits regarding disputes between the Company and users related to location information shall be filed with Korean courts having jurisdiction under the Civil Procedure Act.
11.3 Governing Law
Korean laws shall apply to disputes between the Company and users related to location information.
Article 12 (Amendment of Terms)
- The Company may modify these Terms for purposes such as changes in location information-related laws or reflecting service changes.
- When Terms are amended, the Company announces changes to users at least 7 days before the effective date, and for changes unfavorable to users, at least 30 days in advance.
- If users do not agree to the amended Terms, they may discontinue location-based service use and terminate the service agreement.
Supplementary Provisions
- These Terms shall take effect on October 25, 2025.
- Previous Location Services Terms are replaced by these Terms.
Effective Date: October 25, 2025 Announcement Date: October 18, 2025