At KNKY, your privacy is a top priority. We strictly adhere to global data protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the UK Data Protection Act, and other applicable privacy laws depending on your location. This article outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
What is GDPR?
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive privacy law that gives you rights over your personal data and requires platforms like KNKY to process your information transparently and lawfully.
What Personal Data Do We Collect?
We only collect personal information when necessary for providing services or when you choose to interact with us. This may include:
- Identity & Contact Info: Name, date of birth, email, phone number, address
- Payment & Transaction Data
- Technical & Usage Data: IP address, device info, browsing behavior
- Content You Share: Posts, chats, stories, uploads
- Location Data & Preferences
We do not collect sensitive data like political views, religion, or health information.
How Do We Use Your Data?
We use your data for the following lawful purposes:
- To provide and manage your KNKY account and services
- To improve our platform based on usage and feedback
- For marketing, if you have given us consent
- For legal, security, and fraud prevention purposes
- To notify you about changes to services or features
Who Has Access to Your Data?
We may share your data with trusted service providers who help us deliver our services (e.g., payment processors, customer support tools). We do not sell your personal information. Any data shared is strictly limited to what's necessary and is always protected.
International Data Transfers
If you’re located in Europe or the UK, your data may be transferred outside the EEA when required for service delivery. In such cases, we use approved safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses) to ensure your data remains protected.
How Long Do We Keep Your Data?
We retain your personal data as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined above or comply with legal requirements. Some data may be stored for up to 6 years after account deletion, depending on applicable laws.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access and receive a copy of your personal data
- Request corrections or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@knky.co.
What About Cookies?
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep you logged in and secure
- Understand how you use the platform
- Save your preferences
- Deliver relevant ads
You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. For a full list of cookies used on KNKY, please refer to our Cookies Policy.
If you have questions about your data, or wish to contact our Data Protection Officer, reach out to dataprotection@knky.co.
For more detailed information, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.
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