Nandgate Studio ("we", "us", "our") operates the mobile application Halaty (the "Service").

We work hard to make our use of your data transparent and to make your rights and choices easy to understand. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have about it. Some of the concepts below are a little technical, but we’ve tried our best to explain things in a simple and clear way.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in a few different ways:

A. Information You Give Us

When you create an account or use Halaty, you voluntarily share certain information:

• Account Information: When you join our Services, we collect information like your Display Name, Username, Email Address, Date of Birth, and Gender.
• Content:
  • Authors: If we have designated you as an "Author", we collect the photos, text, and other content ("Statuses") that you post to the Service.
  • Viewers: If you are a viewer, we collect information about how you interact with content on the Service (e.g., viewing, sharing).
  • Note: Users can upload photos, but we do not currently support video uploads or public comments.
• Your Communications: If you contact us for customer support or otherwise communicate with us, we collect the content of these communications.

B. Information We Collect Automatically

When you use Halaty, certain internet and electronic network activity information gets created and logged automatically:

• Device Information: We collect information about the device you use to access our Services, including the type of device, operating system, and unique device identifiers to help secure your account and improve functionality.
• Log Data: This includes your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type (if applicable), and date/time stamps. We do not collect precise GPS location data, but we use your IP address to infer your approximate location (e.g., city/country) to secure your account and manage active sessions.
• Usage Data: We collect information about your activity on Halaty, such as which Statuses or profiles you view.

C. Information From Third Parties

• Third-Party Logins: If you register for or log into the Service using a third-party platform (like Google or Facebook), they will furnish certain profile information (like your name and email address) to us to facilitate your account creation or log-in.
• Service Partners: We may receive information from partners such as Firebase (analytics) to help us understand how people use our app.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to provide, improve, and protect our Services. Specifically, we use it to:

• Provide the Service: Identify you when you log in, display content relevant to you, and manage your account.
• Content Moderation & Safety: We use third-party AI services (including OpenAI and Google) combined with human review to moderate content uploaded to our platform. This helps us detect and remove inappropriate content, keeping our community safe.
  • Note: We do not use your content to train these AI models.
• AI-Powered Features: We may use third-party AI services to allow users to generate images or text safely within the app.
• Analytics: Use tools like Firebase to analyze usage trends and improve the app's performance and user experience.
• Communication: Respond to your support requests and sending you important service-related notices.
• Security: Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents.

3. Advertising

We show ads on our Service to keep it free for users. To do this, we partner with third-party advertising networks, specifically Google AdMob.

• These partners may use technologies (like cookies or device identifiers) to collect information about your interactions with our Services and other apps to show you personalized ads.
• You can control ad personalization through your device settings (e.g., "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android or "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS).

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Public Content: If you are an Author, the content you post is public and visible to other users of the Service.
• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our Service, such as:
  • Google Firebase: For analytics and database management.
  • Google & OpenAI: For content moderation and AI generation features (as described above).
  • Google AdMob: For delivering advertisements.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in the good-faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with state, federal, or international laws (such as copyright law), or respond to a court order, judicial, or other government subpoena or warrant.
• Safety: We may share information if we believe necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Halaty, our users, or the public.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have control over your information:

• Access & Correction: You can access and update your profile information directly within the app settings.
• Deletion: You can request the deletion of your account and data. We provide a dedicated website for users to permanent delete or restore their accounts. Please visit our help center or contact us for the link.
• Opt-Out: You can initiate account deletion or stop using the Service at any time.

6. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to persons under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental consent, please contact us.

7. International Data Transfers

Halaty is operated by Nandgate Studio, based in Saudi Arabia (serving the Middle East region and beyond). By using our Services, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our servers and third-party providers are located.

8. Region-Specific Rights

A. Information for Users in Europe (GDPR / UK GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, or Switzerland, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:

• Legal Basis for Processing: We process your data based on:
  • Contract: To provide the Halaty service to you.
  • Legitimate Interest: For security, analytics, and improving our services.
  • Consent: For non-essential cookies and personalized advertising.
• Your Rights: You have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. You may also object to processing or request portability of your data.
• International Transfers: Halaty is based in Saudi Arabia. By using our service, you acknowledge and consent to the transfer of your data to Saudi Arabia and other jurisdictions where our service providers (like Google and OpenAI) operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

B. Information for Users in the United States (California / CCPA / CPRA)

If you are a resident of California or other US states with similar privacy laws:

• Your Rights: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion of your data, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights.
• "Do Not Sell or Share": We do not sell your personal data for money. However, we may "share" data (as defined by CCPA) with advertising partners (Google AdMob) to show you personalized ads.
• Opt-Out: You can opt out of this "sharing" by adjusting your device settings (e.g., "Limit Ad Tracking" on iOS or "Opt out of Ads Personalization" on Android).

9. Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: contact@halaty.app
• Entity: Nandgate Studio