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KuwaitFX Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 06-06-2026   |   Effective Date: 06-06-2026

Scope of This Document: This page covers the privacy practices for KuwaitFX App only. For other Fintech House apps or the main website, please refer to their respective dedicated policies linked in the footer below.

Table of Contents

1. About This Document

KuwaitFX is a free Android mobile application developed and published by Fintech House. This Privacy Policy explains what information is handled when you use the KuwaitFX app, how it is used, and what rights you have.

KuwaitFX is a non-transactional, informational utility — it displays live Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) exchange rates for expatriate users in Kuwait. The application does not process financial transactions, handle monetary transfers, take commissions, or engage in any commercial checkout activities of any kind.

By downloading or using the KuwaitFX application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Data We Collect

2.1 — Information You Voluntarily Provide

During the onboarding process, users may optionally enter:

  • Display Name — A first name or nickname for personalisation only
  • Home Country — Used to determine which currency rate appears on your dashboard

Important: These inputs are entirely optional and for personalisation only. You are not required to provide accurate legal information.

2.2 — Information We Do NOT Collect

KuwaitFX explicitly does not collect any of the following:

  • ❌ Email addresses
  • ❌ Phone numbers
  • ❌ Passwords or account credentials
  • ❌ Payment or financial information
  • ❌ Government identification
  • ❌ GPS or location data (foreground or background)
  • ❌ Device contacts, camera, or microphone access
  • ❌ Browsing history or cross-app tracking data
2.3 — Technical Data (Firebase Anonymous Session)

KuwaitFX uses Firebase Anonymous Authentication to create a temporary, non-identifiable session on your device. This session:

  • Contains no personal information
  • Is not linked to your name, email, or phone number
  • Is used only to enable real-time database connectivity (Firestore) so the app can display live rates
  • Is automatically discarded if you uninstall the application
2.4 — FCM Device Token (Push Notifications)

To deliver daily rate alert push notifications, KuwaitFX integrates Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM). FCM generates a temporary, non-identifiable technical device token on your device.

This token:

  • Is used only to route broadcast notifications to your device
  • Does not identify you personally
  • Is not linked to your name, email, or any personal profile
  • Is not stored on our servers in association with personal data
  • Can be disabled at any time by turning off notifications in your device settings

3. How We Use Your Data

The minimal data handled by KuwaitFX is used exclusively for the following purposes:

DataPurpose
Display NameShow a personalised greeting on your home dashboard
Home CountryDisplay your home currency rate as the primary hero card
Firebase Anonymous SessionEnable live Firestore database connection for real-time rates
FCM Device TokenDeliver daily KWD rate push notifications to your device

We do not use your data for:

  • ❌ Advertising targeting or profiling
  • ❌ Selling or sharing with data brokers
  • ❌ Building behavioural profiles
  • ❌ Any commercial or marketing purposes

4. Third-Party Services

KuwaitFX uses the following third-party services to operate. Each is governed by their own privacy policies:

Firebase (Google LLC)

Used for: Anonymous Authentication, Firestore Real-Time Database, Cloud Messaging (FCM) Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Firebase services are provided by Google LLC and are subject to Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Firebase data may be processed on servers located in the United States or other countries where Google operates infrastructure.

Google AdMob

The application may display non-intrusive banner advertisements in future versions to support ongoing free access for all users. When enabled, Google AdMob may use a non-identifiable advertising ID from your device to serve relevant ads. Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Note: At the time of this writing, banner advertisements are not yet active in the application. This section is disclosed in advance in accordance with Google Play Store policy requirements.

5. Data Retention

Local Device Storage

Any display name or home country preference you enter is stored exclusively on your own device using Android’s SharedPreferences (local cache storage). This data:

  • Never leaves your device
  • Is never uploaded to any remote server or cloud database
  • Is automatically removed when you uninstall the application
Firebase Session Data

The anonymous Firebase session associated with your app installation may be retained by Google’s Firebase infrastructure in accordance with their data retention policies. This session contains no personal information.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Regardless of your country of residence, you have the following rights in relation to KuwaitFX:

Right to Access You may request confirmation of what minimal data (if any) is associated with your app session.

Right to Deletion You may delete all locally stored data at any time by clearing the app’s storage through your device settings, or by uninstalling the application entirely.

Right to Opt Out of Notifications You may disable push notifications at any time through your device’s notification on Home page: KuwaitFX → Notifications → Off

Right to Opt Out of Ads (Future) When advertising becomes active, you will have the option to use your device’s advertising settings to limit ad personalisation.

To exercise any of these rights or to make a data-related request, contact us at: knowledgepurposed@gmail.com

7. Children's Privacy

KuwaitFX is designed for and intended to be used by adults aged 18 years and older. The application is a financial information utility targeted at working expatriates.

We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or maintain any personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information through our application, please contact us immediately at knowledgepurposed@gmail.com and we will take immediate steps to address the matter.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the data practices of KuwaitFX, please contact the Fintech House team:

Helpdesk Email: knowledgepurposed@gmail.com

Developer: Fintech House

Application: KuwaitFX — Live KWD Exchange Rates

Platform: Android (Google Play Store)

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 5 business days.

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