Privacy Policy
At HalalMaps, we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
Last updated: 8/3/2025
Information We Collect
Personal Information
- • Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- • Profile Information: Any additional information you choose to add to your profile
- • Contact Information: Email address for communications and support
Usage Information
- • Location Data: Your location when you use location-based features (with your permission)
- • Reviews and Ratings: Content you post including restaurant reviews and ratings
- • Search History: Restaurants and locations you search for
- • Favorites: Restaurants you mark as favorites
Technical Information
- • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers
- • Usage Analytics: How you interact with our website and features
- • Cookies: Small files stored on your device to improve your experience
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- • Provide and improve our restaurant discovery service
- • Personalize your experience with relevant restaurant recommendations
- • Enable location-based features to find nearby restaurants
- • Allow you to write and read restaurant reviews
- • Send you important updates about our service
- • Respond to your questions and provide customer support
- • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform
- • Analyze usage patterns to improve our website and features
Information Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in these limited circumstances:
Public Information
- • Your restaurant reviews and ratings are publicly visible
- • Your username (not email) is shown with your reviews
Service Providers
- • Third-party services that help us operate our website
- • Analytics providers to understand how our service is used
- • Email service providers for communications
Legal Requirements
- • When required by law or legal process
- • To protect the rights and safety of our users
- • To prevent fraud or abuse of our service
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information:
- • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- • Regular security assessments and updates
- • Access controls and authentication systems
- • Secure hosting infrastructure
- • Employee training on data protection
However, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.
Your Rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- • Correction: Update or correct your personal information
- • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal information
- • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- • Objection: Object to certain uses of your personal information
- • Restriction: Request that we limit how we use your information
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- • Remember your login status and preferences
- • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- • Provide personalized content and recommendations
- • Improve website performance and functionality
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please use our contact form to get in touch with us.
Use our secure contact form to send us your privacy-related questions or concerns.
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will:
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Notify you via email if the changes are significant
- • Post a notice on our website highlighting the changes
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.