Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 2026

This document explains how Al Souq Al Arabi ("the App") handles user data. By using the App, you agree to the practices described below.

1. Data We Collect

• Account data: name and email address when you create an account, and an optional personal profile photo.
• Business listing data: business name, description, category, city and state, contact methods (phone, Instagram, WhatsApp), and photos uploaded by the business owner.
• Ratings and reviews: star ratings and written comments left by users on listings.

2. How We Use Data

• To enable sign-in and link listings to their owner.
• To display the home-based business directory to visitors.
• To compute average ratings and display reviews.

3. Data Sharing

Business listing data (name, description, photos, contact info) is intentionally public as part of the directory. We do not sell or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Service Provider

The App uses Google Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Storage) to store and manage data. Use of these services is also subject to Google's privacy policy.

5. Account and Data Deletion

You can delete your account at any time from within the App (side menu → Delete Account). Published listings remain publicly visible without an account attached after deletion, unless you contact us to request their removal.

6. Data Security

We rely on Firebase security rules to control who can create, edit, or delete data, so no user can modify another user's data.

7. Contact Us

For any questions about this policy or your data, contact us via the email listed on the App's Google Play Store page.