Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

HalalCheck ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application and website.

Data We Collect

• Scanned Images: When you scan product ingredients, images are processed for analysis only. We do not permanently store your photos.
• Anonymous Analytics: We collect anonymous usage data (app opens, features used, crash reports) to improve the experience. This data cannot identify you personally.
• Device Information: OS version and device model for compatibility and debugging purposes.

Data We Don't Collect

• Personal identification information (name, email, phone)
• Location data - Qibla direction uses device sensors only, no GPS data is sent to our servers
• Contact information or social profiles
• Payment or financial information

Product Cache

When you scan a product, the extracted text and analysis result may be cached on our servers to improve future scans of the same product. This cache does not contain any personal information.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Azure Application Insights: For anonymous crash reporting and performance monitoring.
• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements. AdMob may collect device identifiers for ad personalization. You can opt out of personalized ads in your device settings.

Data Security

We use industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) for all data transmission. Anonymous analytics data is stored securely in Microsoft Azure data centers.

Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy occasionally. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when it was last revised.