Privacy Policy for HalalScanr

Last Updated: January 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to HalalScanr (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and providing a secure experience for the global Muslim traveling community. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (halalscanr.com) and interact with our AI-powered travel assistant via WhatsApp.

2. Information We Collect

To provide proactive travel intelligence, we collect the following types of information:

Contact Information: We collect your email address during website registration and your phone number to facilitate the WhatsApp messaging service.
Real-Time Geolocation: When you share your location via WhatsApp, we process your GPS coordinates to provide immediate “Faith-Ready” arrival briefings (e.g., nearest prayer spaces and Halal dining).
Chat & Query Data: We collect the text of your interactions with our AI assistant to generate relevant recommendations and improve our intelligence engine.
Usage Data: We collect technical data, including IP addresses, browser types, and engagement metrics (such as clicks on sponsored partner listings).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the data collected for the following purposes:

Service Delivery: To provide real-time updates on Halal food, prayer rooms, and Islamic facility scores at your current location.
AI Processing: Your queries are processed using the Google Gemini API to provide human-like assistance.
Monetization & Ad-Engine: To track clicks on “Featured Partners” as part of our B2B lead-generation model.
Proactive Alerts: To trigger notifications when our system detects you have arrived at a major travel hub (e.g., an international airport).

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data. However, we share information with the following service providers to enable our core functionality:

Communication Platforms: Since we are a WhatsApp-first service, your messages are processed through the WhatsApp/Meta infrastructure and are subject to their respective privacy terms.
AI Providers: Anonymized query data is sent to Google Gemini for natural language processing.
Mapping & Grounding: Location data is shared with Google Maps and OpenStreetMap to provide precise directions and facility verification.
Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety of our users.

5. Data Security and Retention

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access. We retain your contact information and travel history for as long as your account is active to provide a personalized experience. You may request data deletion at any time.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as the GDPR in the EU or CCPA in California), you may have the following rights:

The right to access the personal data we hold about you.
The right to request the correction or deletion of your data.
The right to opt-out of location tracking (note: this will disable proactive arrival alerts).
The right to withdraw consent for marketing communications.

7. Children’s Privacy

HalalScanr is intended for travelers aged 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our service or legal requirements. Any significant changes will be communicated via our website or directly through our WhatsApp channel.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our privacy team:

Email: pioneer@halalscanr.com
Website: https://halalscanr.com/

The world’s first Grounded Intelligence concierge for the modern Muslim traveler.