Privacy Policy for Wajed
Last Updated: November 27, 2025
Introduction
Wajed ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Email address
- Name
- Profile information
- Authentication credentials (securely stored)
Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- Recipes you view, save, and create
- Meal plans you create
- Grocery lists
- App usage statistics and preferences
Photos and Camera
With your permission, we access:
- Camera to take photos of recipes and ingredients
- Photo library to select and upload recipe images
- All images are securely stored on our servers
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Provide and maintain the Wajed service
- Create and manage your account
- Enable meal planning and recipe discovery features
- Store your recipes, meal plans, and grocery lists
- Improve our AI recommendations
- Send you updates and notifications (with your consent)
- Provide customer support
Data Storage and Security
- Your data is stored on secure cloud servers (AWS)
- We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission
- Images are stored securely on AWS S3
- Authentication is handled securely via OAuth 2.0 for third-party logins
- We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Google Sign-In: For authentication (optional)
- AWS S3: For image storage
- Backend API: For data processing and storage
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your information.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your account and data
- Opt-out of promotional communications
- Export your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your-email@example.com]
Data Retention
We retain your data:
- As long as your account is active
- As necessary to provide our services
- As required by law
When you delete your account, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law.
Children's Privacy
Wajed is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and stored on servers located outside of your country. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending you an email notification (for material changes)
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [your-email@example.com]
- Website: [your-website.com]
- Support: [your-website.com/support]
Consent
By using Wajed, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
Data Collection Summary (for App Store Connect)
Data Types Collected:
- Contact Information (Email, Name)
- User Content (Recipes, Meal Plans, Photos)
- Usage Data (App interactions, preferences)
Data Uses:
- App Functionality
- Product Personalization
- Analytics
Data Linked to User:
Yes - All data is linked to your account
Data Tracking:
We do not track you across other companies' apps or websites
Camera/Photo Library:
- Used only for recipe image capture and upload
- Images are stored in your account
- You can delete images at any time