Privacy Policy

HalalCalorie ("we", "our", or "us") is a mobile application designed to help users track halal food intake, analyse meals via AI-powered photo recognition, and support a healthy, Sunnah-aligned lifestyle.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your data. By using HalalCalorie you agree to the practices described here.

Information you provide directly:

• Food photos you choose to capture or upload for AI analysis
• Dietary preferences, calorie goals, and profile information you enter
• Workout and activity data you log manually

Information collected automatically:

• Device type and operating system version (for crash reporting)
• App usage patterns (screens visited, features used) — anonymous only
• Step count and activity data via your device's sensors (with permission)

We do NOT collect:

• Your name, email address, or any account credentials
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Payment information of any kind
• Contacts, messages, or other apps on your device

• To identify food items in photos and estimate calorie / nutritional content via AI
• To display your personal food diary, calorie totals, and progress
• To power the workout timer, Barakah tracker, and Sunnah food features
• To improve app stability and fix bugs using anonymous crash reports

We never sell your data, use it for advertising, or share it with marketing companies.

When you photograph food for analysis, the image is sent to one of the following AI services solely for the purpose of identifying the food and estimating its nutritional content:

Food photos are transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections and are not stored on our servers. We do not retain copies of your photos.

HalalCalorie requests the following device permissions:

• Camera — to photograph food for AI analysis
• Photo Library / Media — to select existing photos from your gallery
• Activity Recognition — to count steps and support the movement tracker
• Notifications — for optional reminders (fasting, prayer, hydration)

All permissions are requested at runtime. You may deny any permission; the corresponding feature will simply be unavailable.

All personal data (food diary, goals, preferences) is stored locally on your device only. We do not operate a user database or cloud sync service. If you uninstall the app, your data is permanently deleted from your device.

Data transmitted to AI services uses industry-standard TLS 1.2/1.3 encryption.

HalalCalorie is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

• Access — all your data is visible within the app
• Delete — clear your diary or uninstall the app to delete everything
• Portability — your data stays on your device and belongs to you
• Opt-out — disable notifications or any permission in device Settings

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.