Privacy Policy | Business Steps

Last Updated: October 26, 2026

Business Steps ("the App") is a free mobile application developed by Ba9i . The App is an independent educational guide to the legal and administrative procedures for establishing businesses in Algeria. It helps users explore required documents, identify relevant institutions, and access official sources, legal references, templates, and administrative terminology.

The App is provided "AS IS" for informational and educational purposes.

1. Data Collection and Usage

We follow a strict no-personal-data-collection policy.

Personal Information: The App does not collect, request, or transmit personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or identification number.

No User Accounts: The App does not require registration or login.

No Tracking or Analytics: The App does not use advertising trackers or third-party analytics tools.

No Data Transmission: The App does not upload your locally stored data to any server.

2. Local Storage and User Preferences

The App's main content is stored on your device so it can work offline. To provide its features, the App may store the following locally:

Document checklist progress: the documents you mark as completed for your selected project type.

Preferences: your selected project type and theme (light or dark).

Onboarding status: whether you have viewed the introduction screens.

This information stays on your device. The developer has no access to it through the App.

3. Internet Access and External Links

The App's main features work without an internet connection. However, the App contains links that open outside of it, including:

Websites of Algerian government institutions and public agencies.

Official legal texts (PDF) published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Algeria.

The "Official source" button shown with documents, which opens the website of the relevant authority.

Email addresses of institutions, which open your device's email application.

The developer's website, the Google Play listing, and the privacy policy page.

When you open an external link, your browser or another app on your device connects to that service independently of Business Steps. That service may collect technical information in accordance with its own privacy policy. We do not control the content, availability, security, or privacy practices of external websites.

The App also lets you share it with others through Android's standard share menu. The content you share is controlled by you and the app you choose.

4. Permissions

The App does not request sensitive permissions such as contacts, camera, microphone, or location. It does not access your contacts, take photos, record audio, or track your location.

5. Data Security and Deletion

Because the App has no server-side database of user information, your checklist progress and preferences are not stored on any external server.

You can remove locally stored data in any of these ways:

Inside the App: go to Settings and choose "Clear all local data". This resets your checklist progress and preferences, and the introduction screens may appear again the next time you open the App.

Android settings: open Settings > Apps > Business Steps > Storage > Clear Data.

Uninstall: removing the App deletes its locally stored data.

Please note that these actions permanently remove your saved progress and preferences.

6. Third-Party Services

The App does not integrate advertising networks, user-account services, or analytics platforms.

The App is distributed through Google Play. Google and Android system components may process technical information related to distribution, installation, updates, security, or device operation. This processing is governed by Google's policies:

https://policies.google.com/privacy

7. Sources of Information and Legal Disclaimer

Business Steps is an independent educational and informational application.

No government affiliation: The App is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of any Algerian government institution or public authority. It does not provide government services and does not submit applications on your behalf. All procedures are carried out directly with the competent official authorities.

Sources: The content is simplified from publicly available official sources, including the Official Gazette of the Republic of Algeria and the websites of the institutions listed in the App. Links to these sources are provided inside the App.

Informational purpose only: Legal texts, document lists, procedures, fees, and templates are provided for general guidance. They are not legal advice and do not replace consultation with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Changes over time: Laws, fees, and administrative requirements may change. The App shows the date of its last data verification in Settings, but users should always confirm current requirements with the competent authority before making any legal, administrative, or business decision.

Limitation of responsibility: The developer is not responsible for decisions made solely on the basis of information in the App.

8. Terms of Use

By using the App, you agree to use it for lawful, personal, informational, and educational purposes, and to understand that:

The App is provided "AS IS", without warranties of accuracy, completeness, or suitability for a particular purpose.

The content, design, and name of the App belong to the developer. Official legal texts and the names and websites of institutions belong to their respective owners.

We may update, change, or discontinue parts of the App at any time.

9. Children's Privacy

Business Steps is intended for individuals aged 13 and older. The App does not knowingly collect personal information from children, and it does not collect personal information from any user. Parents and guardians should supervise children's use of mobile applications where appropriate.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy when needed to reflect changes to the App or applicable requirements. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.

11. Contact Us

For any legal inquiries or privacy concerns, please contact:

Developer: Abdelbaki Houche (Ba9i)
Email: abdelbaki.houche@gmail.com
Website: https://ba9idev.is-a.dev/