HalalScreener

Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 13, 2026

HalalScreener ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at halalscreener.app (the "Service").

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and authentication credentials (via Google OAuth or email magic link).
  • Subscription Information: If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment processing is handled by Polar. We do not store your credit card details on our servers.
  • User Preferences: Your watchlist selections, settings, and language preferences.

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect information about how you interact with the Service, such as stocks viewed, searches performed, and features used.
  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.
  • Log Data: IP address, access times, pages viewed, and referring URLs.
  • Cookies: We use essential cookies for authentication and session management. See Section 5 for details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Provide, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Process your transactions and manage your subscription
  • Send you important service updates and security notices
  • Personalize your experience (e.g., watchlists, language preferences)
  • Analyze usage patterns to improve our screening tools and features
  • Detect, prevent, and address fraud or technical issues
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We use third-party services to operate the platform, including:
    • Vercel — Hosting and infrastructure
    • Turso (LibSQL) — Database storage
    • Polar — Payment processing
    • Google — OAuth authentication
    • Financial Modeling Prep & CoinGecko — Financial data providers
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government request.
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
  • With Your Consent: When you give explicit permission for a specific sharing purpose.

4. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Turso (LibSQL) database with encryption at rest. We implement industry-standard security measures including:

  • HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
  • Secure authentication via NextAuth.js with OAuth 2.0
  • Hashed and salted authentication tokens
  • Regular security reviews and updates

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and session management. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: We track usage events (pages viewed, features used) to improve the Service. This data is stored in our own database and is not shared with third-party analytics platforms.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features of the Service.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data via the Settings page.
  • Portability: Request your data in a portable format.
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@halalscreener.app.

7. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required by law to retain certain information.

Anonymized usage data may be retained indefinitely for analytics and service improvement purposes.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected data from a child, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your country of residence. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: