Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Pink Club, operated by Euro Assist Egypt. Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use our website, mobile applications, and services.

The Pink Club is Egypt's first comprehensive membership card created exclusively for women, offering roadside assistance, medical services, concierge services, and exclusive discounts. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparent handling of your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Join The Pink Club: Name, email address, phone number, address, emergency contacts
  • Contact Us: Name, email, phone number, subject, and message content
  • Subscribe to Newsletter: Email address and communication preferences
  • Use Our Services: Service requests, location information for roadside assistance, medical information for home care services
  • Make Payments: Billing information, payment details (processed securely through third-party payment processors)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website or use our mobile app, we automatically collect:

  • Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral sources
  • Location Data: GPS coordinates and network-based location (with your consent) for service delivery
  • Cookies and Tracking: Essential cookies, analytics cookies, and preference cookies

2.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from:

  • Medical providers in our network (for service delivery)
  • Partner organizations and service providers
  • Public databases for verification purposes
  • Social media platforms (if you choose to connect your accounts)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Service Delivery

  • Process membership applications and maintain your account
  • Provide roadside assistance, medical home care, and concierge services
  • Coordinate medical appointments and access network discounts
  • Handle license renewal and documentation services
  • Provide 24/7 customer support and emergency assistance

3.2 Communication

  • Send service updates, appointment confirmations, and emergency notifications
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests
  • Send newsletters and promotional materials (with your consent)
  • Notify you about new services, discounts, and membership benefits

3.3 Business Operations

  • Process payments and maintain financial records
  • Improve our services and develop new offerings
  • Conduct analytics to understand user preferences and behavior
  • Ensure security and prevent fraud
  • Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements

4. How We Share Your Information

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted partners who help us deliver services:

  • Medical Network: Hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and healthcare providers for service delivery
  • Emergency Services: Roadside assistance providers, towing companies, and emergency responders
  • Concierge Partners: Travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, and lifestyle service providers
  • Technology Providers: Cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics, and customer support platforms

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

  • Comply with court orders, government requests, or legal processes
  • Protect our rights, property, or safety, or that of our users or the public
  • Investigate fraud, security breaches, or policy violations
  • Enforce our terms of service and agreements

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to the same privacy protections.

4.4 Consent-Based Sharing

We may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent or at your direction.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission and AES encryption for data storage
  • Access Controls: Role-based access limitations and multi-factor authentication
  • Regular Audits: Security assessments and vulnerability testing
  • Staff Training: Privacy and security awareness programs
  • Incident Response: Procedures for breach detection and response

However, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we continuously work to improve our security measures and will notify you of any significant breaches as required by law.

6. Data Retention

We retain your information for different periods depending on the type of data:

  • Membership Data: For the duration of your membership plus 7 years for legal compliance
  • Medical Information: As required by healthcare regulations (typically 7-10 years)
  • Service Records: 5 years for quality assurance and legal purposes
  • Marketing Data: Until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent
  • Website Analytics: 26 months maximum

We securely delete or anonymize data when it's no longer needed for the purposes outlined in this policy.

7. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

7.1 Access and Portability

  • Request a copy of all personal information we hold about you
  • Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Transfer your data to another service provider

7.2 Correction and Updates

  • Update your personal information through your account
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Add missing information to your profile

7.3 Deletion and Restriction

  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
  • Restrict processing of your data for specific purposes
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests

7.4 Marketing Communications

  • Unsubscribe from newsletters and promotional emails
  • Opt out of SMS marketing messages
  • Adjust communication preferences in your account

7.5 Location Data

  • Disable location services in your device settings
  • Choose when to share location for specific services
  • Review and delete location history

To exercise these rights, contact us at: privacy@thepinkclub.net or +2 01000039026

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

8.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use our website
  • Marketing Cookies: Used to show relevant advertisements
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

8.2 Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
  • Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising
  • Web3Forms: Contact form processing
  • Bootstrap CDN: Website styling and functionality
  • Font Awesome: Icon library

8.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Browser settings (delete, block, or accept cookies)
  • Our cookie preference center (if available)
  • Opting out of specific tracking services

9. Third-Party Links and Services

Our website and services may contain links to third-party websites, including our medical network providers, partner organizations, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

9.1 Medical Network

When you use our medical discount card or access network providers, you will be subject to their privacy policies and terms of service. We work only with providers who maintain appropriate privacy standards.

9.2 Social Media

Our website includes links to our social media pages (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp). Interactions on these platforms are governed by their respective privacy policies.

10. Children's Privacy

The Pink Club services are intended for adults aged 18 and above. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@thepinkclub.net.

11. International Data Transfers

As part of Euro Assist's international network spanning 21+ countries, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Egypt. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Adequacy decisions for countries with similar privacy laws
  • Standard contractual clauses for other transfers
  • Certification under recognized privacy frameworks
  • Explicit consent for specific transfers when required

12. Euro Medical Card Mobile App Privacy

Effective Date: May 13, 2025

12.1 Introduction

The Euro Medical Card mobile application (the "App") is provided by Euro Assist Egypt as part of The Pink Club services. This section specifically addresses privacy practices for our mobile application.

12.2 App-Specific Information Collection

Location Data

We collect precise geolocation data from your device (GPS, network-based) to:

  • Display service providers within a 2 km radius
  • Allow zooming out to view the full network coverage across Egypt
  • Provide emergency roadside assistance at your exact location
  • Connect you with the nearest medical providers

Location access is requested only with your consent and can be disabled in your device settings at any time. Location data is processed in real-time and not stored permanently on our servers.

Device & Usage Data

We collect technical information including:

  • Device type, operating system version, App version
  • Anonymous usage statistics and crash reports
  • App performance metrics
  • Feature usage patterns

This data helps us improve App performance and user experience.

Card Verification Data

For users who choose to verify their Euro Medical Card, we collect a unique card ID or QR code. This data is used solely for authentication and service access verification.

12.3 App Permissions

The app may request the following permissions:

  • Location: Find nearby providers and emergency services
  • Camera: Scan QR codes and verify membership cards
  • Phone: Make emergency calls and contact service providers
  • Notifications: Send service updates and emergency alerts
  • Storage: Save offline maps and service information

12.4 Data Security in the App

The mobile app implements additional security measures:

  • End-to-end encryption for sensitive communications
  • Secure authentication protocols
  • Local data encryption on your device
  • Automatic session timeouts for security
  • Biometric authentication support (where available)

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered members
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website
  • Push notifications through our mobile app

Continued use of our services after such modifications constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Email

Privacy Officer: privacy@thepinkclub.net
General Inquiries: info@thepinkclub.net

Address

Euro Assist Egypt
15 Sphinx Square, El Mohandseen
12411 - Giza, Egypt

Response Time

We aim to respond to privacy inquiries within 72 hours during business days. For urgent privacy matters, please call our main number.

Data Protection Officer

For formal complaints or detailed privacy requests, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@euro-assist.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in Egypt.

Euro Assist Egypt is part of the Euro Assist international network, operating in 21+ countries worldwide. This Privacy Policy applies specifically to The Pink Club services and Euro Medical Card operations in Egypt.

For privacy policies of Euro Assist operations in other countries, please visit the respective local websites or contact the local Euro Assist office.