Your Privacy Matters
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it.
Last updated: July 5, 2026
Data Encrypted
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest
Cookie Control
Opt out of personalised ads anytime
Minimal Data
We only collect what's necessary
Your Control
Delete your data anytime
Information We Collect
Account Information
- • Email address (if you create an account)
- • Display name (optional)
- • Profile picture (optional)
Usage Information
- • Search queries for halal restaurants
- • Your location (only when you grant permission)
- • Saved restaurants and preferences
- • Reviews and ratings you submit
Technical Information
- • Device type and operating system
- • App version
- • Language preferences
- • Error logs to improve app performance
How We Use Your Information
To Provide Services
Find nearby halal restaurants, save favorites, and share reviews
To Improve Experience
Personalize recommendations and enhance app features
To Maintain Security
Protect against fraud and ensure platform integrity
To Communicate
Send important updates about your account or services
Data Sharing
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
We only share data when:
- • You explicitly share content (like reviews) publicly
- • Required by law or legal process
- • Necessary to protect rights and safety
- • With service providers who help operate our platform (under strict confidentiality)
Cookies & Advertising
ManaHalal uses cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, understand how it is used, and — where applicable — to display advertising. We group them as follows:
Essential cookies
Needed for the site to function — sessions, language preference, and security. These cannot be switched off.
Analytics cookies
We use Google Analytics to measure traffic and improve the directory. It collects aggregate usage data such as pages visited and approximate location. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Advertising cookies
We use Google AdSense to serve ads that help keep ManaHalal free.
Third-party advertising. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.
- • Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to ManaHalal and/or other sites on the Internet.
- • Google uses the DoubleClick DART cookie to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our and other websites.
- • You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- • You can also opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalised advertising at www.aboutads.info/choices.
For more on how Google uses information from sites that use its services, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services. You can also control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling some cookies may affect how the site works.
Your Rights & Controls
Access Your Data
Request a copy of all personal data we have about you
Update Information
Correct or update your personal information anytime
Delete Account
Permanently delete your account and associated data
Control Permissions
Manage location access and notification preferences
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
- • End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
- • Regular security audits and updates
- • Secure authentication methods
- • Limited access to personal information
- • Regular backups with encryption
Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- • Active account data: As long as your account is active
- • Deleted account data: Removed within 30 days
- • Anonymized analytics: Up to 2 years
- • Legal requirements: As required by applicable laws
Children's Privacy
Age Requirement
ManaHalal is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do:
- • We'll notify you via email or in-app notification
- • The "Last updated" date will be revised
- • Significant changes will require your consent
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
ManaHalal Team
Response time: Within 48 hours
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data based on:
- • Consent: When you provide explicit consent
- • Contract: To provide services you requested
- • Legitimate Interest: To improve our services and ensure security
- • Legal Obligation: When required by law
This privacy policy is effective as of July 5, 2026
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