Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 18, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how GoHalal ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile application and services.

No User Account Required

GoHalal operates without requiring user accounts or authentication. You can use all features of our app without providing any personal information.

Information We Collect

Product Scanning Data

When you use our barcode scanning feature:

• Barcode numbers for product verification
• Product information retrieved from public databases
• No personal information is linked to scanned products
• No scan history is stored on our servers

Automatically Collected Information

We may automatically collect minimal technical information:

• Device type and operating system version (for compatibility)
• App version information
• Crash reports and error logs (anonymized)
• Basic usage statistics (anonymized)

What We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

• Personal information (names, emails, phone numbers)
• User accounts or authentication data
• Location information
• Camera images or photos
• Personal preferences or settings
• Social media information

How We Use Information

We use the minimal information we collect for the following purposes:

• Product Verification: To analyze halal status of scanned products
• App Functionality: To provide barcode scanning and verification services
• Technical Support: To diagnose and fix app issues
• Service Improvement: To improve app performance and user experience

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer any information to third parties, except:

• Product Database Queries: Barcode data may be sent to external product databases for verification purposes
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our services (under strict confidentiality agreements)

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect information:

• All data transmission uses industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
• Rate limiting to prevent abuse
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Minimal data collection principle

Data Retention

Since we don't collect personal information:

• Barcode Queries: Not stored permanently on our servers
• Technical Data: Anonymized and retained only for service improvement
• Error Logs: Automatically deleted after 30 days

Your Privacy Rights

Since we don't collect personal information about you:

• No Account Data: There's no personal account data to access, correct, or delete
• Anonymized Data: All usage data is anonymized and cannot be linked to individuals
• Local Storage: Any app preferences are stored locally on your device

Children's Privacy

Our service is suitable for all ages. Since we don't collect personal information from anyone, including children, there are no additional privacy concerns for users under 13.

International Data Transfers

Barcode verification may involve querying international product databases. All data transfers use encrypted connections and involve only non-personal barcode information.

Third-Party Services

Our app may query third-party product databases for barcode verification. We only send barcode numbers (not personal information) to these services. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
• Updating this page with the new policy

Your continued use of the app after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the new Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

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

Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of July 18, 2025 and applies to all information collected by GoHalal from that date forward.