Privacy Policy for KHENIX App

1. Introduction
Welcome to KHENIX ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and services (the "App") in the Arab Republic of Egypt.

KHENIX is a platform designed for the industrial sector to share information, communicate, and upload advertisements. By downloading, registering, or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

 2. Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our service to you.

2.1 Personal Data
While using our App, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you ("Personal Data"). This may include, but is not limited to:
- **Identity Data:** Full name, username or similar identifier, job title, company name, industrial license number (if required for verification).
- **Contact Data:** Business email address, phone number (e.g., WhatsApp/Telegram business line).
- **Profile Data:** Your interests within the industrial sector, preferences, and feedback.
- **Commercial Data:** Information about your industrial products, services, or machinery that you choose to upload as advertisements.

2.2 Uploaded Content (Special Note)
Because KHENIX is an industry platform:
- **Advertisements:** Any information, photos, or videos you upload as advertisements are collected and stored. Please note that once you publish an advertisement, it becomes public to other users of the App.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- **To Provide the Service:** To create your account, verify your status as an industry professional, and allow you to communicate with other users.
- **To Facilitate Advertising:** To display your uploaded advertisements to other users in Egypt.
- **To Improve the App:** To analyze usage trends and troubleshoot technical issues.
- **To Communicate with You:** To send you service-related notifications (e.g., maintenance updates, replies to your ads).
- **To Comply with Law:** To comply with Egyptian legal obligations (Law No. 151 of 2020) and assist governmental authorities when required.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (Under Egyptian Law)
Under Egyptian law, we process your data based on the following justifications:
- **Contractual Necessity:** Processing is necessary to perform the contract (our Terms of Service) we have with you to provide the App services.
- **Consent:** When you explicitly agree to receive marketing communications or allow us to access specific data on your device.
- **Legitimate Interests:** To improve our App, ensure network security, and prevent fraud, provided these interests are not overridden by your rights.
- **Legal Obligation:** To comply with Egyptian laws and regulatory requests.

5. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following situations:
- **With Other Users:** Your profile name, company, and any advertisements you upload are visible to other users of the KHENIX platform.
- **Service Providers:** We may engage trusted third-party companies (e.g., cloud hosting providers located inside or outside Egypt) to facilitate our App. We require these providers to protect your data.
- **Legal Authorities:** We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency in Egypt).

6. Data Retention

We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., for tax, legal, or accounting purposes). If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data unless we are legally required to retain it.

7. Your Data Protection Rights (Under Egyptian Law)
As a user in Egypt, you have the following rights regarding your data:
- **The Right to Access:** You have the right to request copies of your personal data.
- **The Right to Rectification:** You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or complete information you believe is incomplete.
- **The Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten):** You have the right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
- **The Right to Object to Processing:** You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data, under certain conditions.

 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We will also notify you via the App or by email for significant changes.

9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

- **By Email:** info@khenix.com