Privacy Policy

Trade with ALLAH

Effective Date: December 25, 2025

Last Updated: December 25, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes how Trade with ALLAH ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by an individual in Manitoba, Canada, collects, uses, and safeguards your information. We are committed to compliance with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA).

1. Introduction

Trade with ALLAH is a community-driven platform open to all users globally. There are no restrictive limits on who can join the community, provided users comply with our Terms and Conditions.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information directly from you, automatically through app usage, and via specific device permissions.

2.1 Account & Profile Information

  • Authentication Data: Phone number (WhatsApp) used for authentication and communication. We store hashed verification records and timestamps; we do not store plain-text security codes.
  • User Roles: Whether you are registered as a beneficiary, volunteer, or administrator.
  • Personal Details: Full name, date of birth, gender, marital status, and profession.
  • Volunteer-Specific Data: Encrypted National ID Card (NIC) numbers, NIC document images (front/back), and real-time profile photos for verification.
  • Beneficiary-Specific Data: Stated reason for joining and request history.

2.2 Device Permissions & Technical Data

  • Geolocation: Precise GPS coordinates (latitude/longitude), physical address, and locality. This is used for matching volunteers with nearby requests.
  • Media Files: Access to Camera and Photo Library for uploading images, voice recordings, and video recordings related to requests or profile verification.
  • Notification Tokens: Device tokens to facilitate real-time updates and alerts.
  • Technical Logs: IP addresses (for security and rate limiting), device platform, and feature usage patterns.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • Service Delivery: Authenticating accounts, processing request matching, and facilitating local trade/assistance via proximity algorithms.
  • Communication: Sending verification codes and status updates via encrypted messaging channels and push notifications.
  • Security & Fraud Prevention: Verifying identity, implementing rate limiting to prevent abuse, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
  • Analytics: Using aggregated, anonymized data to identify service gaps and visualize request distributions for administrative improvement.

4. Data Storage, Security, and Retention

  • Storage: Data is stored in secure, industry-standard cloud environments with appropriate physical and digital security measures.
  • Encryption: Sensitive data, including phone numbers and identity documents, is encrypted at rest. All data transmission is secured via HTTPS.
  • Retention:
    • Active Accounts: Data is retained as long as the account is active.
    • Deleted Accounts: Upon account deletion, we delete or anonymize data except where retention is legally required for audit or financial records.

5. Third-Party Services

We share limited data with essential service providers to operate the platform:

  • Messaging APIs: To deliver verification codes and system notifications.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Providers: To securely host and serve your uploaded media and encrypted data.
  • Notification Services: To alert you of new requests matching your preferences.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you have the following rights:

  • Access & Portability: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Correction & Deletion: Update your profile in-app or request full account deletion via mycause.talal@gmail.com.
  • Withdraw Consent: Disable location, camera, or photo permissions in your device settings at any time (note: this will limit core functionality).
  • California Rights: Under CCPA, you have the right to know what is collected and request deletion without discrimination.

7. International Data Transfers

As we are based in Manitoba, Canada, your data is processed primarily in Canada. Canada is recognized globally for providing an adequate level of data protection. Data may be stored and processed in global data centers following international security standards.

8. Children's Privacy

While the app is open to the public, it is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain EEA jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries or to report a concern:

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Significant changes will be notified via in-app announcements.