Privacy & Security
How your data is handled — in plain EnglishWe designed HelalScan so that checking a product doesn't cost you your privacy. Here's what actually happens, and why you can trust it.
What happens when you scan
on your phone
no photo, no identity
with the reasons
Photos never leave your phone
When you photograph an ingredient list, the text is read on your device. The image is never uploaded — only the text you confirm is sent, and only if you choose to submit it.
No account, no identity
There's no sign-up. Instead of a login, the app uses a random identifier stored in your phone's secure keychain — not tied to your name, email, or Apple ID.
No trackers, no ads
The app contains no advertising, no analytics SDKs, and no cross-app tracking. We don't build a profile of you and we don't sell data.
Encrypted in transit
Everything between the app and our servers travels over HTTPS/TLS. Your device secret is kept in the operating system's secure enclave / keychain.
What we receive, and why
| The barcode you scan | To look up the product and return a verdict. May be recorded to measure coverage and improve accuracy. |
|---|---|
| Ingredient text you submit | Only if you add a missing product or suggest a correction — the typed/confirmed text improves the shared database. Text only, never the photo. |
| A random device identifier | To keep your scan history on-device and to prevent abuse. Delete the app and it's gone. |
Questions?
Read the full Privacy Policy, or reach us any time at support@helalscan.com.