Privacy Policy
Effective Date: September 14, 2025
The Halal Times Business Hub ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting your privacy as a business user of our directory. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
1. Information We Collect
Business Information:
Company name, address, contact persons, emails, phone numbers, product details, halal certifications, and any data you provide in your business listing.
Account Information:
Login credentials and subscription status.
Usage Data:
Log files, browser information, IP address, access dates/times, and pages accessed.
Payment Data:
Payment status and transaction IDs (handled securely by third-party payment processors; we do not store full payment details).
2. How We Use Your Information
- To manage your account and publish your business listing.
- To verify business identity and halal certification status.
- To facilitate connections with other B2B users and importers/exporters.
- To process payments and manage subscriptions.
- To improve, secure, and operate our platform.
- To send important updates, invoices, or legally required notifications.
- To prevent fraud, misuse, and service abuse.
3. Information Sharing
- Your business profile (excluding private payment/account info) is visible to platform users and shown in our directory search results.
- We do not sell or rent your business or contact information to third parties for advertising or marketing.
- Service providers (such as payment processors or technical support) may access data only to perform services for us and are required to protect it.
4. Data Security
- We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data.
- No platform is fully secure; use strong passwords and protect your account access.
5. Data Retention
- We retain your business data as long as your account remains active or as needed to comply with legal obligations.
- You may request deletion of your information by contacting us, subject to regulatory or contractual retention requirements.
6. International Data Transfers
Your business information may be stored or processed in countries other than your own. By using the directory, you consent to such transfers.
7. Your Rights
- You may review and update your account or business information at any time.
- You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data, subject to necessary legal and contractual obligations.
8. Children's Privacy
This service is intended for businesses only. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy; material changes will be notified to users.
10. Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, contact us at directory@halaltimes.com.
Note: This Privacy Policy is specifically designed for our B2B directory service and the protection of business information shared on our platform.