1. Information We Collect
When you use eatHalal, we may collect the following information:
- Account information: Email address and password when you create an account.
- Location data: Your approximate location (city and coordinates) to show nearby restaurants. This is only collected with your explicit permission and is never stored on our servers.
- Usage data: Pages visited, search queries, and interactions with the platform to improve our service.
- User-generated content: Restaurant submissions, photos, and community notes you contribute.
- Email subscriptions: Email address if you opt into notifications about new restaurants.
2. How We Use Your Information
- Display halal restaurants near your location.
- Manage your account, favorites, and submissions.
- Send email notifications you have opted into.
- Improve the accuracy and quality of our listings.
- Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience.
- Prevent fraud and maintain security.
3. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share anonymized, aggregated data for analytics purposes. We use the following third-party services:
- Supabase: Authentication and database hosting.
- Vercel: Website hosting and analytics.
- Google Places API: Restaurant data and photos.
- Resend: Transactional email delivery.
4. Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies and browser local storage to maintain your login session, remember your location preference, and store UI preferences (such as dismissed banners). We do not use third-party tracking cookies.
5. Data Security
Your data is protected using industry-standard encryption (HTTPS/TLS) in transit and at rest. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. We regularly review our security practices.
6. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Request deletion of your account and associated data.
- Opt out of email notifications at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at contact@eathalal.com.
7. Children's Privacy
eatHalal is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Continued use of eatHalal after changes constitutes acceptance.