Privacy Policy of HalfOrder
Last Updated: April 2026
HalfOrder (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a. Personal Information
- Name
- Email address
- Profile photo (if uploaded)
b. Usage Data
- App activity (creating/joining orders)
- Messages between users
- Device information (device type, OS)
c. Location Data
We may collect approximate location to help match users nearby.
We do NOT track precise real-time GPS location in the background.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Provide and operate the app
- Match users with nearby orders
- Enable messaging between users
- Improve app performance and experience
- Detect fraud or misuse
3. Photos & Media
If you upload images (e.g., food photos):
- We only access photos you choose to upload
- We do NOT access your full photo library
- Images are stored securely
4. Messaging & Content
Messages between users are stored to:
- Enable communication
- Prevent abuse or harmful behavior
We do NOT sell or share your messages with third parties.
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell your personal data.
We may share data only in these cases:
- With service providers (e.g., Firebase) to run the app
- If required by law
- To protect users or prevent fraud
6. Payments
HalfOrder does not process payments within the app.
The platform is designed for coordination purposes only. Users may independently arrange any transactions outside the platform at their own discretion.
HalfOrder is not involved in, and does not facilitate, financial transactions between users.
7. Data Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data.
However, no system is 100% secure.
8. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Update your information
To request this, contact us at:
📧 support@halforder.app
9. Data Retention
We keep your data only as long as necessary to provide the service.
We may retain some data for legal or safety purposes.
10. Children’s Privacy
HalfOrder is not intended for users under 18.
We do not knowingly collect data from children.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy.
We will notify users of major changes.
12. Contact
For any questions:
By using HalfOrder, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
