Responsible Entity
Halal Location App β Operated by Gollalei Schokory & Ahmad Sobair Schokory
π§ Email: halal.location@yahoo.com
Welcome to Halal Location! Protecting your personal data and privacy is very important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have under the GDPR.
This app is not intended for children under 16 years of age. If you are under 16, you may only use this app with the consent of a legal guardian.
2.1. Registration & Authentication
Email/password or Google login
Managed via Firebase Authentication and Firestore
Purpose: login, personalization, managing your favorites and reviews
2.2. Location Data
Your current location is accessed via Geolocator
Used for:
Displaying halal places nearby
Calculating Qibla direction
Determining prayer times based on coordinates or city
Location is processed in real time and not stored permanently (unless you submit a place)
2.3. Suggesting Places & Community Content
When using βSuggest a place,β we collect:
Name, category, address, photos (e.g., halal certificates, menus), and opening hours
Temporarily stored until approval by admins
Once approved, the place becomes visible to all users
2.4. Favorites & Reviews
You can mark places as favorites and leave reviews
These features serve to personalize your experience and support community feedback
2.5. Technical Logs
Crash reports (e.g., via Firebase Crashlytics)
Device-specific data (e.g., device model, operating system)
IP address and timestamps for technical security and error analysis
2.6. Local Storage & Caching
Certain settings (e.g., language, widget preferences) are saved locally on your device using secure technologies
Some images and data (e.g., maps, audio files) may be cached temporarily to improve app performance
This local data remains only on your device and is not shared externally
We process data on the basis of:
Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR β for performing a contract (using app services)
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR β with your consent (e.g., location access, push notifications, personalized ads)
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR β legitimate interests (e.g., improving app functionality, preventing abuse)
We use the following GDPR-compliant services:
Google Maps / Places API β for map display and autocomplete
Firebase Services β for authentication, database, file storage, crash reporting, in-app messaging, and cloud functions
Firebase Cloud Messaging / Flutter Local Notifications β for sending push notifications
Google AdMob β for showing ads (non-personalized by default, personalized only with consent)
These providers may process data on servers outside the EU/EEA. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)approved by the European Commission to ensure adequate data protection.
We do not share data with social media platforms or unrelated advertising networks.
If the app uses analytics or ad technologies requiring your consent, we will explicitly ask for it in the app before activating those features.
You may withdraw your consent for location access, notifications, or personalized ads at any time in your device settings or by contacting us.
User accounts and favorites: until deleted by the user
Pending place suggestions: until approved or deleted by admins
Reviews and public places: stored as long as they are relevant
Crash reports and logs: retained for up to 90 days, then anonymized or deleted
You have the right to:
Request access to your stored data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion ("right to be forgotten")
Restrict data processing
Receive your data in a portable format
Withdraw your consent at any time
File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise your rights, please contact us:
π§ support@halallocation.app
All communication is encrypted via HTTPS
Access is protected using Firebase Security Rules
Regular security reviews and updates are conducted to ensure protection
This Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally (e.g., when new features are introduced). The latest update date is shown below. We recommend checking this page regularly.
Last updated: April 23, 2025
Thank you for trusting Halal Location!
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us:
π§ halal.location@yahoo.com