Privacy Policy

Welcome to Qathiya's Privacy Policy (the "Policy"). This Policy describes how Qathiya ("we", "us", or the "Company") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you access and use our online community and lawyer directory platform (the "Platform").

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about lawyers of the Platform:

Personal Information: When you create an account, you provide us with personal information such as your name, email address, username, phone number, date of birth, bar registration number and civil identification card or passport. You may also provide profile information, such as your location and interests. Lawyers listed on the Platform submit information such as their name, contact details, practice areas, and qualifications. Content you submit, like posts, messages, and reviews, may contain personal information.
Cookies and Usage Data: We collect information automatically when you use the Platform, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, device information, referring URLs, browsing activity on the Platform, and cookie data.

2. Use of Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

Platform Operations: To operate and maintain the Platform, provide access to features, and personalize your experience.
Communication: To send updates, promotional offers, and customer support messages.
Legal Services: To connect users with lawyers on the Platform and promote legal services for lawyers.
Platform Improvement: To analyze usage data and improve the Platform and develop new features and services.
Legal Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory requirements in Kuwait.

3. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. This includes using encryption and secure servers. However, no internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the security of your information.

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information with the following third parties:

Service Providers: We share data with service providers who help us operate the Platform, such as cloud storage providers and email marketing platforms.
Third-Party Analytics: We share anonymised data with analytics providers to understand user interactions.
Payment Processors: We share payment information with secure payment processors like PayPal (website payments) and Apple/Google (in-app purchases) to process transactions.
Law Enforcement: We may disclose information to law enforcement or other government agencies if required by law.

We will not share your personal information with third-party advertisers without your consent.

5. Your Choices

You have choices regarding your information:

Account Management: Access, update, or delete your account information through your account settings.
Marketing Communications: Opt out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in those communications.
Cookie Controls: Adjust your browser settings to control information collected by cookies.

6. International Transfers

Currently, your information is stored and processed within Kuwait.

7. Children's Privacy

The Platform is not intended for children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

8. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Policy on the Platform.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at hello@qathiya.com.