Privacy Policy - Daleel

Last updated: October 30, 2026

Arabic note: An official Arabic version will be provided. This policy is designed for compliance with the Saudi Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).

1. Data We Collect

• Account data: name, username, email, phone number.
• Location data: GPS/location information for nearby results and map features.
• Profile and content data: profile photos, cover images, bio, reviews, ratings, and reports.
• Device/technical data: IP address, device identifiers, app usage logs, and diagnostics.

2. Purpose of Processing

• Account creation, authentication, and support.
• Displaying profiles and user reviews in the app.
• Nearby search and location-aware recommendations.
• Security, fraud prevention, moderation, and analytics.

3. Data Retention

Data is retained while your account is active. After a valid account deletion request, personal data is deleted or anonymized within 30 days unless a longer period is required by law.

4. Your Rights Under PDPL

• Right to access your personal data.
• Right to request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to request deletion where legally applicable.
• Right to request data portability where applicable.

5. Sharing and Third Parties

We share data only with necessary service providers (for example: hosting, infrastructure, and NSFW detection API providers). We do not sell personal data.

6. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies or similar technologies to improve performance, maintain sessions, and understand usage patterns.

7. Children’s Privacy

Daleel is not intended for users under 18 years old.

8. Security Measures

We apply technical and organizational safeguards including access controls, transport security, and monitoring to protect personal data.

9. User Content Ownership

Daleel does not own user-generated content. Users retain ownership of their content, subject to the platform license in the Terms of Service.

10. Contact for Data Requests

For PDPL requests or privacy concerns, contact: support@dlel-sa.com.

11. Delete Your Account

In the Daleel app: Profile → Settings (gear icon) → Delete account → Delete, then confirm with your username or email and password.

By email (Google / Apple sign-in accounts, or if you no longer have the app): email support@dlel-sa.com from the address on your account with the subject “Delete my account” and your username.

• Deleted: profile (name, username, email, phone, photo, bio), saved places, follows and messages. Reviews and photos you posted are deleted or anonymised.
• Kept: only security, fraud-prevention and legally required records, for as long as the law requires.
• Timing: the account is deactivated at once; personal data is deleted or anonymised within 30 days.