Privacy Policy for The App
Last updated: December 10, 2024
Introduction
The App ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
Information We Collect
The App collects and processes the following types of data:
- Location Data: We access your device location to provide accurate prayer times based on your geographic location. This data is used solely for calculating prayer times and is not shared with third parties.
- Health and Fitness Data: We access your step count data from Apple Health (iOS) or Google Fit (Android) to display your daily activity statistics in the Body pillar of the app. This data remains on your device and is not transmitted to external servers.
- Personal Information: We may collect your name and profession choice for personalization purposes. This information is stored locally on your device only.
- Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the app to improve functionality and user experience.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- To provide accurate prayer times based on your location
- To display your daily step count and activity tracking
- To personalize your app experience with your name and profession
- To provide Islamic content including Quran, Athkar, and Seerah
- To enable brain training games and personal development features
- To send local notifications for prayer times and reminders (with your permission)
Data Storage and Security
Your data security is important to us:
- All personal data is stored locally on your device using encrypted storage
- We do not transmit your personal information, health data, or location data to external servers
- Third-party APIs (prayer times, Quran content) are accessed securely and do not receive your personal information
- You can delete all app data at any time by uninstalling the application
Third-Party Services
The App uses the following third-party services:
- Prayer Times API (Aladhan): For fetching prayer time information based on location
- Quran API: For retrieving Quranic text and audio
- Apple Health / Google Fit: For reading step count data (requires your explicit permission)
These services have their own privacy policies and we recommend reviewing them.
Permissions
The App requests the following permissions:
- Location: To calculate accurate prayer times for your area
- Health/Fitness: To read your step count for activity tracking
- Notifications: To send prayer time reminders and spiritual notifications
- Motion & Fitness: To access motion data for step counting
You can manage these permissions in your device settings at any time.
Children's Privacy
Our app is not specifically directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete such information.
Data Sharing
We do not share, sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties for their commercial purposes. Your data stays on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or sold to advertisers.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data stored in the app
- Delete your personal data by uninstalling the app
- Opt-out of data collection by not granting app permissions
- Request information about how we handle your data
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
International Users
The App is designed for global use. All data processing occurs locally on your device, regardless of your location.
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