Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

    Outing is committed to protecting the privacy and data of its users and adheres to collecting and processing data in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the State of Kuwait. By using the app or website, you acknowledge your complete agreement to this policy without any conditions or restrictions.

  2. Data We Collect
    • Direct Personal Data: Full name, civil ID number or photo, passport photo, date of birth, nationality, gender, phone number, email address, language preferences.
    • Registration Data: Registration is done via phone number first, with the option to later link the account to Google or Apple ID.
    • Location Data: We use GPS functionality while using the app.
    • Payment Data: We do not store payment card information as payments are processed through licensed and secure payment gateways.
    • Booking Data: Booking history, reviews, inquiries, and content published by users.
    • Cookie Data: Including session files, tracking, and usage analytics for operational, marketing, and analytical purposes.
    • Host Data: Identity documents, commercial licenses, rental unit data and details, and photos.
  3. Data Collection Methods
    • Through data you provide during registration or booking.
    • From documents uploaded when adding units or completing bookings.
    • Through cookies while browsing the website or app.
    • Automatically via servers used and performance tracking and marketing services.
    • From reliable external sources such as verification service providers or payment gateways.
  4. Cookies

    Outing uses several types of cookies:

    • Session Cookies: Essential for website and app operation and saving user preferences and protection, deleted when the session ends.
    • Operational and Performance Cookies: To improve service speed and efficiency.
    • Tracking Cookies: To identify user interests and provide suitable offers and advertisements.
    • Third-Party Cookies: Such as Google Analytics and Meta Pixel, which are subject to their own privacy policies.
    • Social Media Cookies: To enable content sharing with others via social platforms.

    You can disable cookies from your browser settings, but this may affect some website and app functions.

  5. Use of Personal Data
    • Completing bookings, payments, and identity verification.
    • Providing a personalized user experience and improving services.
    • Communicating with users regarding bookings, inquiries, or promotional offers.
    • Marketing, statistical analysis, and providing suitable offers.
    • Compliance with regulations and laws in the State of Kuwait.
    • Security protection, fraud prevention, and technical problem resolution.
  6. Sharing Personal Data

    Outing does not sell or rent your personal data to any third party for purely commercial purposes. However, we share your personal data with the following parties to achieve the purposes set out in this policy and to implement the services provided by Outing:

    • Property Owners (Hosts): We share necessary guest data to complete bookings and communication, including (full name – phone number – civil ID or passport photo – booking date).
    • Guests: We share host data related to the rental unit such as (business name – phone number – unit location – access instructions).
    • Outing Employees: Authorized employees with access to data for processing bookings, security verification, and customer service.
    • Service Providers: Such as payment gateways, cloud computing and storage service providers, security verification service providers, and information security companies to the extent necessary to provide the service and ensure operation safety.
    • Government or Judicial Authorities: When officially requested or as required by law, including all personal data and identity documents.
    • New Owner: In case of ownership transfer of the app or company to any other party, data also transfers to the new owner within their commitment to this privacy policy.

    Outing commits to sharing all necessary data, including photos of identity documents and personal data, with the parties referred to above within the limits of achieving service purposes and regulatory compliance, and will not be used outside the scope of this policy.

  7. Data Protection
    • Storing data on secure Amazon AWS servers.
    • Applying the highest technical and organizational security standards.
    • Restricting data access to authorized employees only.
  8. Data Retention Period

    Outing retains user data until it achieves the purposes for which it was collected or until deletion is requested, unless there is a legal obligation requiring us to retain it.

  9. User Rights
    • Know the nature of data we collect and how it is used.
    • Access their data and request a copy of it.
    • Modify or update their data through the app.
    • Delete their account and data permanently through the app.
    • Withdraw consent for processing their data (considering there may be another legal basis that requires us to retain it).
  10. Contact Us
    • Email: info@getouting.com
    • Phone: 63636364
  11. Data Protection Officer (DPO)
    • Email: dpo@getouting.com
  12. Applicable Law

    This policy is subject to the regulations and laws of the State of Kuwait, and Kuwaiti courts have jurisdiction to resolve any disputes related to it.

  13. Updates

    Outing reserves the right to modify this policy at any time. Users will be notified of material updates via email or app notifications. Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.