Privacy Policy for PureBite Halal

Last Updated: February 12, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to PureBite Halal. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Search Queries: Product names and barcodes you search for
• Favorites: Products you mark as favorites
• Language Preference: Your selected app language

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Camera Access: Used only for barcode scanning (when you grant permission)
• Local Storage: App stores your search history and preferences locally on your device
• Network Usage: Internet connection to fetch product information from third-party APIs

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Search and display product information from Open Food Facts and Spoonacular databases
• Save your search history locally for convenience
• Remember your favorite products
• Provide halal and health analysis based on ingredients
• Display the app in your preferred language

4. Data Storage

All your data is stored locally on your device. We do not:

• Upload your search history to our servers
• Store your favorites in the cloud
• Track your scanning activities
• Sell or rent your data. We only send search queries to third-party APIs necessary to retrieve product results.

5. Third-Party Services

PureBite Halal uses the following third-party services to provide product information:

• Open Food Facts: A free, open database of food products. When you search, your query is sent to their API. See their privacy policy at openfoodfacts.org/privacy-policy
• Spoonacular (Optional): Food and recipe API. If enabled, search queries are sent to their service. See their privacy policy at spoonacular.com/privacy

6. Camera Permission

The app requests camera permission only for barcode scanning. We:

• Use the camera only when you actively scan a barcode
• Do not record or store camera images
• Do not access the camera in the background
• Process barcode scans locally on your device

7. Data Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device:

• Your data is protected by your device's security features
• Data is deleted when you uninstall the app
• We recommend using device-level security (PIN, password, biometric lock)

8. Children's Privacy

PureBite Halal is designed for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. The app stores data only locally and does not require account registration.

9. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Delete Your Data: Clear search history and favorites within the app settings, or uninstall the app
• Revoke Permissions: Disable camera access in your device settings at any time
• Opt-Out: Use the app without granting camera permission (manual barcode entry)

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Disclaimer

Important: PureBite Halal provides automated analysis based on ingredient data and nutritional information. This is for informational purposes only. Always verify halal certification with manufacturers and trusted halal certification bodies. When in doubt, consult knowledgeable Islamic scholars.

12. Data Retention

Your local data (search history, favorites, preferences) is retained on your device until you:

• Manually clear it from app settings
• Clear app data/cache from device settings
• Uninstall the application

13. International Data Transfers

When you search for products, your queries may be sent to servers operated by Open Food Facts and Spoonacular, which may be located in different countries. Please review their respective privacy policies for information on how they handle data.

14. Developer Information

PureBite Halal is developed and operated by:

• Name: Kashif Rehman
• Country: Pakistan

15. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Users)

We process data based on:

• User consent (camera permission)
• Legitimate interest (providing product search results)

16. Non-Affiliation

PureBite Halal is an independent application and is not affiliated with any halal certification authority or organization.

This privacy policy reflects the data handling practices described in our Google Play Data Safety section.

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