Privacy Policy

Introduction

Saudi Halal Eats ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website saudihalaleatss.com.

This policy applies to all visitors and users of our website. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Fill out the contact form (name, email address, message content)
• Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
• Communicate with us via email

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Date and time of visits

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To respond to your inquiries: When you contact us through our contact form or email
• To improve our website: Understanding how visitors use our site helps us enhance user experience
• To analyze website traffic: We use analytics to understand visitor behavior and improve content
• To maintain security: Protecting our website and users from fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations: When required by law or to protect our rights

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve content and user experience. These cookies collect anonymous information about:

• Pages visited most frequently
• Time spent on different pages
• Navigation patterns
• Error messages encountered

Managing Cookies

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

• Accept All: Allow both essential and analytics cookies
• Decline: Only essential cookies will be used
• Settings: Choose which types of cookies to allow

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Services

Our website may contain links to external websites and services, including:

• Restaurant websites and booking platforms
• Tourism authorities (Visit Saudi, UNESCO)
• Image hosting services (Unsplash, Icons8)
• Google Fonts for typography

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Secure server hosting
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal data
• Encryption of data transmission

However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years
• Analytics data: Anonymized and retained for up to 26 months
• Cookie preferences: Retained for 12 months

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal data
• Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at omar@saudihalaleatss.com

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than Saudi Arabia. These countries may have different data protection laws. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this privacy policy.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the new privacy policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending an email notification for substantial changes (if you've provided your email)

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

Consent

By using our website, you consent to our privacy policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.