Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 1st, 2025
Welcome to Halal Street (“we”, “our”, or “us”). Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website https://halalst.ca
(the “Site”) and use our services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
1.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account, submit a listing, write a review, bookmark listings, or advertise your business, we may collect:
- Name or username
- Email address
- Business information (if applicable)
- Profile photo or logo (if you upload one)
- Any content you submit (e.g., reviews, comments, or listing details)
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you browse the Site, we may automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages you visit and how long you stay on them
- Referring website or link
This data is collected through cookies and analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website and improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Publish and display your listings or reviews
- Respond to your inquiries or reports
- Improve the functionality and content of our platform
- Send occasional service-related updates (e.g., verification requests, listing status updates)
- Monitor website traffic and usage trends
- Prevent fraud, spam, or misuse of our platform
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
3. Cookies and Analytics
Halal Street uses Google Analytics and other similar tools to understand user behavior and improve your experience. These services may use cookies or similar technologies to collect information about how you interact with our site.
You can manage your cookie preferences or opt out of Google Analytics tracking through your browser settings or via Google’s Ad Settings.
4. Sharing of Information
We may share information only when necessary to:
- Provide website hosting, analytics, or related technical services
- Comply with legal obligations or law enforcement requests
- Protect our rights, users, or the integrity of the platform
All third-party service providers are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
5. Public Content
Any information you choose to make public (such as your listing details, reviews, or business profile) will be visible to other users. Please avoid sharing personal contact details or sensitive information in public areas of the Site.
6. Data Retention
We keep your personal information as long as necessary to provide our services, manage your account, or comply with legal obligations.
If you delete your account or request removal, we will delete or anonymize your data except where retention is required by law.
7. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, please note that no online platform can guarantee 100% security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal data
- Withdraw consent to processing
- Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@halalst.ca.
9. Children’s Privacy
Halal Street is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
10. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at: privacy@halalst.ca