Last updated: June 2026
All Halal (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use www.allhalal.co.uk (the “Site”), in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
All Halal is a UK-based online directory helping users discover Muslim-owned and halal businesses, professionals, trades, services, and community opportunities across the UK.
Data Controller: All Halal
Contact email: ahmar.shah@hotmail.co.uk
Location: London, UK
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
Information You Provide to Us
- Account details name, email address, phone number, password
- Business listing details business name, address, contact information, opening hours, descriptions, photos, and certification documents
- Classified ad content descriptions, images, and contact details submitted with an ad
- Reviews and ratings you leave on listings
- Messages you send through contact forms or to support
- Payment information, where you purchase a paid listing or membership plan (processed securely by our payment provider we do not store full card details)
Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, and device information
- Pages visited, search terms used, and general usage patterns on the Site
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for full details)
Information From Third Parties
- If you sign in or interact with the Site via a third-party service (such as a social login), we may receive basic profile information from that provider, subject to your settings with them.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Create and manage your account
- Publish, verify, and maintain business listings and classified ads
- Display reviews and ratings on the Site
- Process payments for paid listing or membership plans
- Respond to enquiries, support requests, and verification submissions
- Improve the Site’s functionality, content, and user experience
- Send service-related communications, such as account or listing updates
- Send marketing communications where you have opted in, and allow you to opt out at any time
- Detect, prevent, and address fraud, misuse, or breaches of our Terms & Conditions
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following legal bases to process your personal data:
- Contract to provide the services you’ve signed up for, such as managing your account or listing
- Consent for optional marketing communications and non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests to improve our Site, prevent fraud, and maintain the security and integrity of the directory
- Legal obligation where we are required to retain or disclose information by law
5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Other users certain information you provide, such as your business listing details, public reviews, or classified ad content, is intentionally publicly visible on the Site
- Service providers third parties who help us operate the Site, such as hosting providers, payment processors, and analytics services, under appropriate confidentiality and data protection terms
- Legal and regulatory bodies where required by law, court order, or to protect our rights, users, or the public
- Business transfers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to confidentiality protections
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including:
- Account and listing information for as long as your account or listing remains active, and for a reasonable period afterward in case of disputes or legal requirements
- Transaction records as required by UK tax and accounting law
- Support correspondence for a reasonable period to resolve any related issues
When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymise it.
7. Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information
- Erase your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions
- Restrict or object to certain processing of your information
- Data portability receive your data in a portable format where applicable
- Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent (such as marketing emails)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at ahmar.shah@hotmail.co.uk. We will respond within the timeframes required by law.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk if you believe your data has been mishandled.
8. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. International Data Transfers
Where any of our service providers (such as hosting or analytics tools) are located outside the UK, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect your information in accordance with UK data protection law.
10. Children's Privacy
The Site is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
11. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve the Site. Full details are set out in our separate Cookie Policy.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Email: ahmar.shah@hotmail.co.uk
Location: London, UK
