← Hala AILast updated March 1, 2026

Privacy Policy

Effective date: March 1, 2026

Hala AI ("we", "our", or "us"), operated by MetaEmpires, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit tryhala.ai or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly

  • Contact and demo requests - name, email address, phone number, company name, and message when you fill out our "Book a Demo" form.
  • Communications - messages you send us via email, WhatsApp, or any other channel.

Information collected automatically

  • Usage data - pages visited, time on site, referring URL, browser type, device type, and operating system - collected via Google Analytics only if you consent.
  • Cookies - we use necessary, analytics, and functional cookies as described in the Cookies section below.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To respond to demo requests and schedule calls
  • To send service-related communications you have requested
  • To improve and optimise our website using aggregated, anonymised analytics
  • To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using personal information is:

  • Consent - for analytics and functional cookies, and marketing communications
  • Legitimate interests - for responding to enquiries and improving our services
  • Contractual necessity - for providing agreed services

4. Cookies

We use the following categories:

CategoryPurposeStatus
NecessaryRequired for security, login, form submission, and saving your privacy preferences.Always active
AnalyticsHelps us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve performance and usability.Optional
FunctionalRemembers your preferences and supports smoother, enhanced site features.Optional
hala_cookie_consent_v2Stores your cookie preference choice in the browser.Persistent

Analytics cookies such as "_ga" and "_ga_*" are only set if you allow Analytics in the cookie banner. You can update your preferences at any time by revisiting the homepage banner.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

  • Demo request data - up to 2 years or until you request deletion
  • Analytics data - governed by Google Analytics retention settings (default 14 months)

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party processors:

  • Google Analytics - website analytics (only with consent)
  • Email provider - to deliver demo request notifications to our team

Each processor is bound by a Data Processing Agreement and may only use your data to perform services for us.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict processing
  • Data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)

To exercise any right, contact us at privacy@tryhala.ai. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Security

We implement industry-standard technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including TLS encryption in transit and access controls. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy:

Hala AI / MetaEmpires

Email: privacy@tryhala.ai