Effective Date: May 7, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how 1Halal Global ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our multi-vendor marketplace (the "Site").
We collect personal information to provide and improve our services. This includes:
Account Information: Name, email address, password, and contact details.
Transaction Data: Billing address, shipping address, and payment confirmation (processed through secure third-party gateways).
Vendor Information: Business registration details, certification statuses (e.g., Halal certification), and tax identification numbers.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and usage patterns collected via cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Your data is processed based on the following legal grounds:
Fulfillment of Contract: To process orders, manage vendor-buyer interactions, and provide customer support.
Legal Compliance: To comply with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (RA 10173) and other applicable international trade and tax regulations.
Security: To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent or illegal activities.
Communication: To send updates regarding your transactions or platform announcements.
We do not sell your personal information. However, we share data with:
Vendors: Necessary details (e.g., shipping address) are shared with sellers to fulfill your orders.
Service Providers: Third-party logistics, payment processors, and hosting providers (e.g., AWS or Contabo) that support platform operations.
Regulatory Authorities: When required by law to protect our rights or comply with judicial proceedings.
As a global marketplace, your information may be stored and processed in servers located outside of your home country. We ensure that such transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards and remain compliant with the data protection standards of the Philippines and relevant international jurisdictions.
Under the Data Privacy Act, you have the right to:
Access and request a copy of your personal data.
Rectify or update inaccurate information.
Object to processing or request the deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time for marketing communications.
We implement robust organizational, physical, and technical security measures (such as SSL encryption and distributed server architectures) to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction.
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Significant changes will be notified via the platform or email.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at: Email: privacy@1halalglobal.com
