Halal Food Scanner – Privacy Policy

 Halal Food Scanner

is an Islamic lifestyle application designed to help users identify halal, haram, makruh, or mushbooh products and ingredients, along with providing daily-use Islamic tools such as Tasbeeh, Qibla direction, and Live Haramain streaming.

This Privacy Policy explains how the app handles user information. By using the app, you agree to the terms described below.


Information Collection

Halal Food Scanner is designed with user privacy as a priority.

The app:

• Does not sell or rent user data
• Does not track users across apps or websites
• Does not collect unnecessary personal information

Some data and permissions are required only to support core features, ads, and app functionality.


User Account & Login

Google Sign-In

Users may sign in using their Google account for easier access and personalized features.

• The app receives basic account information (such as user ID or email) provided by Google
• This information is used only for authentication and account management
• Login data is not shared with third parties
• No sensitive personal data is stored or publicly displayed


Advertising

Halal Food Scanner displays ads to support app development and maintenance.

• Ads may be provided by third-party advertising partners (such as Google AdMob or similar services)
• Advertising services may collect limited data such as device identifiers, approximate location, or interaction data to show relevant ads
• The app does not control how third-party ad providers use collected data

Users may manage ad personalisation preferences through their device or ad provider settings.


Scanning & Verification Features

Barcode / Image Scanning

• Camera access is used only to scan product barcodes or labels
• Images are processed only for halal and ingredient verification
• Scanned images are not saved permanently unless required for scan history
• No images are used for advertising or tracking

Product & Ingredient Verification

• Product and ingredient information is fetched from trusted databases and verified sources
• Scan history may be stored locally or securely linked to your account for user convenience


iOS App Permissions

1. Camera

Required to:
• Scan barcodes and product images
Camera access is used only when actively scanning.

2. Internet Access

Required to:
• Fetch halal verification data
• Display ads
• Stream Live Makkah and Madinah
• Sync account and subscription status

3. Location

Used only for:
• Accurate Qibla direction using device location
Location data is not stored, tracked, or shared.

4. Notifications

Used to:
• Send scan alerts, reminders, or important app updates
Notifications can be disabled anytime in device settings.

5. Storage

Used to:
• Save scan history and app preferences locally

In-App Purchases & Subscriptions

Halal Food Scanner offers:
• Premium subscription
• Lifetime purchase option

All payments are handled securely by Apple via the App Store.
The app does not store credit card or payment details.

Third-Party Services

The app may use third-party services for:

• Advertising display
• Authentication (Google Sign-In)
• App Store billing and subscriptions

These services operate under their own privacy policies.


How Your Data Is Used

Data is used only to:
• Verify halal status of products and ingredients
• Display ads and maintain app functionality
• Manage user accounts and preferences
• Enable Islamic tools such as Qibla and Tasbeeh

The app does not:
• Sell personal data
• Use data for unauthorised purposes


Children’s Privacy

Halal Food Scanner does not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
If you believe such data has been collected, please contact us for removal.


Changes to This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any updates will be published within the app or on the App Store listing.
Changes take effect immediately once posted.


Contact Us

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

Email: arslanahmad301@gmail.com

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