Privacy Policy - MyAdhan Prayer Times

1. Introduction

Welcome to MyAdhan Prayer Times ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

          🔐 Your Privacy Matters: We only collect data
          necessary to provide you with accurate prayer times and enhance your
          spiritual experience. We never sell your personal information to third
          parties.
        

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

📧 Account Information Email address, name (first name), and password when you create a premium account.

💳 Payment Information Processed securely by Stripe (Android) or Apple App Store (iOS). We do not store your credit card information.

📖 User Preferences Favorite verses, bookmarks, prayer statistics, adhan settings, and theme preferences.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

📍 Location Data We collect your precise location (GPS) to calculate accurate prayer times for your area. You can control location permissions in your device settings.

📱 Device Information Device type, operating system, app version, unique device identifiers, and language preferences.

📊 Usage Data App interactions, features used, prayer completion statistics, and crash reports for improving app stability.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

🕌 Provide Prayer Times: Calculate accurate prayer times based on your location
👑 Manage Premium Features: Process subscriptions and provide premium content
☁️ Sync Your Data: Backup and sync your favorites, bookmarks, and statistics across devices (premium feature)
📧 Send Notifications: Deliver prayer time notifications, adhan reminders, and important app updates
🔧 Improve the App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and fix bugs
💬 Customer Support: Respond to your inquiries and provide technical assistance
🔐 Security: Detect and prevent fraud, ensure account security

4. Location Data

MyAdhan Prayer Times requires access to your location to provide accurate prayer times. Here's how we handle location data:

          📍 Why We Need Location: Islamic prayer times vary
          based on geographic location and the position of the sun. Accurate
          location data ensures you receive correct prayer times for your area.
        

Permission: We request location permission when you first open the app
Frequency: Location is checked periodically or when you manually refresh prayer times
Storage: Your last known location is stored locally on your device for offline use
Control: You can disable location services at any time in your device settings (prayer times will use your last known location)
No Tracking: We do not track your real-time movements or share your location with third parties

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following trusted third-party services to provide and improve our App:

5.1 Payment Processing

Stripe (Android): Processes subscription payments. View Stripe's Privacy Policy
Apple App Store (iOS): Processes in-app purchases. View Apple's Privacy Policy
RevenueCat (iOS): Manages subscription status. View RevenueCat's Privacy Policy

5.2 Analytics & Performance

Expo Analytics: Monitors app performance and crash reports (anonymized data)

          ⚠️ Important: These third-party services have their
          own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them to understand how
          your data is handled.
        

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

🔒 Encryption: All data transmitted between your device and our servers is encrypted using HTTPS/TLS
🔑 Password Protection: Passwords are hashed and salted using bcrypt (industry standard)
🛡️ Secure Storage: Sensitive data is encrypted on device using platform-specific secure storage
⚡ Rate Limiting: Protection against brute-force attacks and unauthorized access
📝 Access Controls: Strict access controls to limit who can access user data

Note: While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Data Retention

Active Accounts: We retain your data as long as your account is active
Deleted Accounts: When you delete your account, we permanently delete your personal data within 30 days
Legal Requirements: Some data may be retained longer if required by law (e.g., payment records for tax purposes)
Anonymous Data: Aggregated, anonymized usage statistics may be retained for analytics

8. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following rights:

📋 Access: Request a copy of your personal data
✏️ Correction: Update or correct inaccurate data
🗑️ Deletion: Request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
⛔ Restriction: Limit how we process your data
📤 Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
🚫 Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
❌ Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (does not affect prior processing)

To exercise these rights, contact us at myadhanapp@gmail.com.

9. Children's Privacy

Our App is intended for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at myadhanapp@gmail.com, and we will delete such information promptly.

10. Data Sharing

We do NOT sell your personal information to third parties.

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your data
Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate the App (e.g., Stripe, RevenueCat) under strict confidentiality agreements
Legal Compliance: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (users will be notified)

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in compliance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

12. Your Choices

📍 Location Services: Disable in device settings (may affect prayer time accuracy)
🔔 Notifications: Manage notification preferences in the App settings
🎨 Theme & Preferences: Customize the App experience without affecting data collection
💳 Subscription: Cancel premium subscription anytime (see Terms of Service)
🗑️ Account Deletion: Delete your account and data via App settings → "Delete Account"

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

We will notify you of material changes via:

📧 Email notification (if you have an account)
📱 In-app notification
🌐 Updated "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:

📧 Email: myadhanapp@gmail.com
🌐 Website: https://www.myadhanapp.com

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.

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