1. Information We Collect
Illinois Halal Guide does not require user accounts, logins, or social profile connections. The only personal data we receive is information you voluntarily provide through our contact or submission forms (such as your name and email address when suggesting a place or reporting a correction).
2. Geolocation Privacy
When you use our "Near Me" feature, your browser requests permission to access your GPS coordinates. This calculation occurs entirely client-side within your browser using basic math. Your exact location coordinates are never transmitted to our servers, stored in databases, or logged.
3. Analytics & Cookies
We use privacy-conscious analytics tools (such as aggregated Google Analytics with IP anonymization) to measure aggregate traffic metrics, top search queries, and page loading speeds. This helps us ensure the site is fast and reliable for all Illinois visitors.
4. Third-Party Links & External Services
Our listings provide direct links to third-party restaurant websites, mosque donation portals, Google Maps, and OpenStreetMap. Once you navigate away from our domain, the privacy practices of those external destinations apply.
5. Contact
For questions concerning privacy, please reach out to privacy@illinoishalalguide.com.