Privacy Policy

Information we collect

HalalScan may collect account details, scanned barcode values, product searches, saved scans, selected ingredient flags, scan preferences, and support messages you send us.

If you choose to use personalization features, we may store your checks-for profile, strictness setting, common flags, and location or region preference so future halal decisions are more relevant.

Camera and barcode scanning

Camera access is used to scan product barcodes. HalalScan uses the barcode value to look up product information and return a halal, haram, or needs-review decision.

We do not need to store camera video to provide barcode scanning. If a future feature asks for product photos, that flow should request permission separately and explain why.

How we use information

• Show halal, haram, and needs-review decisions.
• Save scan history and product decisions when enabled.
• Highlight ingredient concerns such as gelatin, alcohol, animal enzymes, and unknown additives.
• Improve barcode matching, product search, and ingredient classification quality.
• Provide support, security, and account-related messages.

Location and regional labeling

Ingredient labels and product rules can vary by country or region. If location or region is enabled, HalalScan uses it to interpret product labels more accurately.

You can update location preferences where the product supports it. If permission is denied, manual location or region selection may be available.

Third-party services

HalalScan may use service providers for hosting, authentication, payments, analytics, database storage, email, product lookup, and support. These providers process information only as needed to run the service.

Product information may come from third-party or public product databases. Product names, ingredients, images, and barcode records may belong to their respective owners.

Data retention

We keep information for as long as needed to provide the service, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, and maintain accurate account or subscription records.

If account deletion is available, we will delete or anonymize personal information unless retention is required for security, legal, tax, or operational reasons.

Your choices

• You may update onboarding preferences and scan flags where supported.
• You may request access, correction, or deletion of personal information by contacting us.
• You may opt out of non-essential marketing emails.
• You can control camera and location permissions from your device settings.

Contact

For privacy questions or requests, contact privacy@gethalalscan.com.