Privacy Policy

Who We Are and What This Site Does

Stein Avocat is an educational information platform. We publish general information about Egyptian administrative and legal procedures to help individuals understand documentation requirements and official processes. We are not a law firm and do not provide legal advice. The contact details for our data controller are:

• Name: Stein Avocat
• Address: 3 14th of May Bridge Rd, Ezbet Saad, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria Governorate 5432074, Egypt
• Email: info@steinavocat.com
• Phone: +20 34 297 162

What Personal Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when you voluntarily provide it to us through this website. The categories of data we may collect include:

• Contact form submissions: Full name, organization name, email address, phone number, and the content of your message.
• Technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time and date of visits. This data is collected automatically through standard web server logs and analytics tools.
• Cookie data: As described in our Cookie Policy, we may collect data through cookies and similar technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.

We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial data, national identification numbers, or data relating to criminal records.

Legal Basis for Processing

Under Egyptian Law No. 151 of 2020, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

• Consent: When you submit a contact form, you provide explicit consent by checking the privacy checkbox. You may withdraw this consent at any time by contacting us.
• Legitimate interests: Technical data is processed to ensure the security and proper functioning of our website. This processing is proportionate and does not override your rights.
• Legal obligation: We may retain or disclose data where required by Egyptian law or by order of a competent Egyptian authority.

How We Use Your Data

Personal data collected through contact forms is used exclusively to respond to your inquiry. We do not use contact form data for marketing, profiling, or any purpose beyond the direct response to your submission. Technical and analytics data is used in aggregate and anonymized form to understand how visitors use the site and to improve its content and performance. We do not build individual profiles from technical data.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to any third party. Data may be shared in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We may use third-party service providers for hosting, email delivery, or analytics. These providers are contractually bound to process data only on our instructions and in compliance with applicable law.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose personal data if required to do so by Egyptian law, by a court order, or by a competent regulatory authority.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or transfer of ownership of Stein Avocat, personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same protections described in this policy.

Data Retention

Contact form submissions are retained for a period of twelve months from the date of submission, after which they are securely deleted unless there is an ongoing correspondence or a legal obligation to retain them longer. Technical log data is typically retained for a maximum of six months. Cookie consent records are retained for the duration necessary to evidence the consent given.

International Data Transfers

Our website may use service providers whose infrastructure is located outside Egypt. Where personal data is transferred outside Egypt, we take steps to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place consistent with Egyptian Law No. 151 of 2020. These safeguards may include standard contractual clauses or transfers to countries recognized as providing adequate protection. You may request information about specific transfer mechanisms by contacting us at info@steinavocat.com.

Your Rights Under Egyptian Law No. 151 of 2020

As a data subject under Egyptian personal data protection law, you have the following rights in relation to your personal data:

• Right to access: You may request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: You may request deletion of your personal data where there is no lawful basis for continued processing.
• Right to restriction: You may request that we restrict processing of your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to object: You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
• Right to lodge a complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent Egyptian data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@steinavocat.com. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.

Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational measures appropriate to the nature of the data we process. These include secure HTTPS transmission, access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel, and regular review of our data handling practices. No transmission over the internet is completely secure; however, we take all reasonable steps to protect your information.

Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a minor, please contact us immediately at info@steinavocat.com and we will take appropriate steps to delete that information.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to external websites, including official Egyptian government portals and public resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit through a link on our platform.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the website following such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us About This Policy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

• By email: info@steinavocat.com
• By phone: +20 34 297 162
• By post: 3 14th of May Bridge Rd, Ezbet Saad, Sidi Gaber, Alexandria Governorate 5432074, Egypt