Kinest (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an offline video player for iPhone and iPad, operated by an independent developer based in Türkiye.
This Privacy Policy explains how information is handled when you use Kinest or contact us for support.
Privacy at a glance. Kinest does not require an account and does not upload your video library, subtitles, or playback preferences to developer-operated servers.
The app does not use third-party advertising, behavioral analytics, or cross-app tracking. If you email us, we receive the information you choose to send.
1. Information handled by Kinest
Kinest is designed to work offline and does not require an account. The app may access video files and subtitle files you choose to open, import, or make available through Apple's Files app.
To provide playback features, Kinest may store the following information locally on your device:
- Video playback positions and history
- Playback settings and preferences
- Imported subtitle files
- Information needed to display and organize your local video library
This information is processed locally on your device. Kinest does not upload your video files, subtitles, playback history, or preferences to servers operated by us.
Kinest does not use third-party advertising, behavioral analytics, or cross-app tracking.
2. Information you provide when contacting us
If you contact us by email, we may receive your email address, message content, and any additional information you voluntarily provide.
We use this information to respond to questions and support requests, investigate reported issues, handle privacy-related requests, and comply with applicable legal obligations when necessary.
Please avoid sending sensitive personal information or private media files unless necessary for your request. We do not sell support information or use it for targeted advertising.
3. Third-party services
Kinest uses Apple's operating-system features to access and play files. If you access content through iCloud Drive or another file provider, that provider may process or store your files according to its own privacy practices. Kinest does not control those services.
Support emails are transmitted and stored through the email services used by you and us. These providers may process email information as necessary to deliver and maintain their services.
We do not share your video library or playback information with advertising or analytics companies.
4. Data storage and retention
Playback history, preferences, and imported subtitle copies may remain on your device until deleted through available app or device controls or removed as part of uninstalling the app, depending on how and where the information is stored.
Original files stored outside Kinest, including files in iCloud Drive or other locations in Apple's Files app, remain subject to the storage and deletion practices of those locations.
We retain support correspondence only for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to inquiries, resolve issues, comply with applicable legal obligations, or address legal claims.
We periodically review whether correspondence is still needed.
You may request deletion of personal information held in support correspondence by emailing emreesrc@gmail.com, subject to applicable legal requirements.
5. Legal bases for processing
Where European Union or United Kingdom data protection laws apply, we may process personal information provided through support correspondence based on:
- Legitimate interests: To respond to inquiries, investigate reported issues, and provide user support.
- Legal obligations: To comply with applicable laws when required.
We consider the nature of the information and the rights of individuals when relying on legitimate interests.
6. Security
Kinest relies on iOS security features, including app sandboxing and user-directed file access, to help protect locally stored information.
We also take reasonable measures to protect support communications. However, no method of electronic storage or communication can be guaranteed completely secure.
7. Your privacy rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict the processing of your personal information, and to object to certain processing activities.
You may also have the right to complain to a relevant data protection authority.
To exercise your rights or ask a privacy-related question, contact emreesrc@gmail.com.
Because Kinest does not upload your local video library or playback information to us, we generally cannot access or delete information that exists only on your device.
8. Children's privacy
Kinest is a general-purpose video player and is not specifically designed for or directed at children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through the app.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through a support message, please contact us.
9. International data processing
Kinest may be available to users in different countries. If you contact us for support, your correspondence may be processed in Türkiye and in countries where the relevant email service providers operate, subject to applicable data protection requirements.
10. Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to Kinest, our information practices, or applicable requirements.
The latest version will be available at https://emmre.github.io/kinest-support/privacy.html .
The date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
11. Contact us
For support, privacy questions, or requests concerning your personal information:
Email: emreesrc@gmail.com
App: Kinest