GoHalalWise uses cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences and improve the overall performance of our platform. We are committed to being transparent about how we use these technologies and giving you meaningful control over your data.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or smartphone) when you visit a website or use a web application. They are widely used to make websites and apps work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
Cookies can be either:
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser or end your session
- Persistent cookies — cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually
- First-party cookies — set directly by GoHalalWise when you use our platform
- Third-party cookies — set by external services we use, such as payment processors or analytics providers
In addition to cookies, we also use technologies like localStorage and sessionStorage (explained in Section 7) to store small amounts of data directly in your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following core purposes:
- To keep you securely logged in to your GoHalalWise account
- To remember your language and translation preferences
- To remember your selected city for prayer times
- To store your Quranic verse audio preferences
- To maintain your session security and prevent unauthorized access
- To understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it
- To remember whether you have accepted our cookie policy
We do NOT use cookies for targeted advertising, selling your data to third parties, or tracking your activity across other websites. Our cookie usage is strictly limited to improving your experience on GoHalalWise.
Types of Cookies We Use
Here is a detailed breakdown of all cookies used on GoHalalWise:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sb-access-token |
Essential | Keeps you securely logged in to your account | 1 hour |
sb-refresh-token |
Essential | Automatically refreshes your login session | 7 days |
auth-session |
Essential | Maintains your authentication state across pages | Session |
verses_language |
Preference | Remembers your preferred translation language for Quranic verses | 1 year |
prayer_city |
Preference | Saves your selected city for prayer time calculations | 1 year |
audio_preference |
Preference | Stores your audio playback preferences for recitation | 1 year |
cookie_consent |
Essential | Records that you have acknowledged our cookie policy | 1 year |
_analytics_id |
Analytics | Helps us understand how users navigate and use our platform | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
Some features of GoHalalWise involve third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. We use the following third-party services:
Payment Processing
When you purchase scan credits, our payment provider may set cookies to process your payment securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are governed by the payment provider's own privacy and cookie policies.
Authentication Services
Our authentication infrastructure uses secure tokens to manage your login session. These are first-party cookies set by GoHalalWise on behalf of our authentication provider.
Quran Audio APIs
When you listen to Quranic recitations, audio content is streamed from Islamic audio CDN services. These services may log requests but do not set tracking cookies on your device.
We carefully select third-party services that respect user privacy. We do not use advertising networks, social media tracking pixels or any third-party services that track users across websites.
Your Cookie Controls
You have control over which non-essential cookies GoHalalWise places on your device. Below is a summary of cookie categories and whether they can be disabled:
To make permanent cookie preference changes, please contact us at support@gohalalwise.com or clear your cookies via your browser settings.
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View all cookies stored on your device
- Delete some or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Here are links to cookie management instructions for the most common browsers:
| Browser | How to Manage Cookies |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data |
| Mozilla Firefox | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data |
| Apple Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Microsoft Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data |
| Opera | Settings → Advanced → Privacy & security → Site settings → Cookies |
Please note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from staying logged in to GoHalalWise and may significantly affect the functionality of the app.
Local Storage & Session Data
In addition to cookies, GoHalalWise uses browser localStorage and sessionStorage to store certain data directly in your browser. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
What We Store Locally
| Key | Storage Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
verses_translation_language |
localStorage | Your preferred language for Quranic verse translations |
verses_audio_preference |
localStorage | Audio playback settings for daily Quranic recitations |
prayer_selected_city |
localStorage | Your last selected city for prayer time display |
daily_verses_session |
sessionStorage | Today's randomly selected Quranic surah so it stays consistent during your session |
You can clear localStorage and sessionStorage data at any time through your browser's developer tools or by clearing your site data in browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies evolves or as legal requirements change. When we make significant changes, we will:
- Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
- Notify registered users via email for material changes
- Display a notification banner within the app
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about how GoHalalWise uses cookies or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookie data, please contact us:
- Email: support@gohalalwise.com
- Website: gohalalwise.com
- App: app.gohalalwise.com
We will respond to all cookie-related inquiries within 30 days.
Questions about cookies?
Our team is happy to explain how we use cookies and help you manage your preferences.
support@gohalalwise.com