Privacy Policy | Halal Circle

1. Overview & Service Terms

Halal Circle built the Halal Circle app as a Free service at no cost, intended for use as is.

This page informs visitors regarding our policies with the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when using our Islamic community and mobile utilities. Halal Circle ("we", "our", or "us") is dedicated to protecting your right to privacy. By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in relation to this policy.

2. Information Collection & Use

To provide core Islamic tools and seamless social interactions, we collect the following structured information:

Profile Data Name, username, email address, profile picture, and bio provided during registration.

User Content Posts, texts, photos, comments, and likes voluntarily shared with the community.

Device Specs OS version, device identifiers, and secure push tokens used solely for reminders.

Donations Name, mobile number, and Transaction ID collected solely to verify contributions.

Localized Location Data (GPS) Our app requests GPS access purely to calculate local prayer times and precise Qibla directions. Data is processed locally on your device and is never sold, rented, or shared with advertisers.

3. Device Permissions Requested

Storage & Media Allows selecting and uploading media for profile customization and Islamic posts.

Location Access Essential for pinpointing accurate local prayer timetables and compass Qibla alignment.

Alarms & Alerts Runs locally to deliver timely Azan alerts, calendar events, and community updates.

4. Purpose & Data Usage

We process collected information solely for legitimate platform functionality:

Islamic Utilities Accurate prayer time calculations, Hijri calendar events, and Qibla tracking.

Community Interaction Powering social feeds, user connections, likes, comments, and notifications.

Safety & Moderation Preventing spam, protecting user accounts, and enforcing community standards.

5. Community Guidelines & Safety

Halal Circle is dedicated to a family-friendly, ethical Islamic environment. We strictly prohibit:

Harassment & Hate Speech Explicit or Adult Content Unlawful & Copyright Violations

In-app reporting and user-blocking mechanisms are built-in. Violating content is deleted promptly and offending accounts face suspension.

6. Data Protection & Security

We enforce industry-standard encryption protocols during all data transmissions between the application and our servers. Halal Circle never sells, leases, or trades your personal information to third parties.

Security Assurance While no internet transmission method is 100% infallible, we deploy modern, commercially acceptable measures to safeguard your credentials and private data.

7. Data Retention & Account Deletion

You retain full control and ownership of your personal data at all times.

Request Instant Permanent Deletion You may request the permanent removal of your account, profile, posts, and comments anytime by reaching out to our support team at muslimsathisupport@gmail.com or via the in-app options. Your records will be wiped from active databases immediately.

8. Children's Privacy & Third-Party Sites

Children's Privacy: Our services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 13. Discovered records are removed immediately.

External Links & Policy Changes: Halal Circle may provide links to external communication tools (such as Telegram or WhatsApp). We encourage you to review their independent privacy rules. This policy may be updated periodically with revised effective dates.

Privacy Policy for Halal Circle