Privacy Policy

The As-Sirat Development Team ("us", "we", or "our") operates the As-Sirat mobile application (the "Service").

This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy and Islamic principles of trust and privacy.

1. Information Collection and Use

We collect several different types of information for various purposes to provide and improve our Islamic services to you:

Location Data:

• Used exclusively for calculating accurate prayer times for your area
• Required for determining Qibla direction
• Never shared with third parties
• You can disable location services in device settings

Usage Data:

• App usage statistics to improve functionality
• Prayer time calculation preferences
• Athan sound selections
• No personal religious activities are tracked or stored

Device Information:

• Device type and operating system (for compatibility)
• App version information (for updates)
• Crash reports (to fix technical issues)

2. Use of Data

As-Sirat uses the collected data for the following Islamic and technical purposes:

• Calculate accurate prayer times based on your location
• Provide precise Qibla direction
• Deliver prayer time notifications and athan calls
• Improve app functionality and fix technical issues
• Ensure compatibility across different devices
• Provide Islamic content relevant to your location

We DO NOT:

• Track your personal worship activities
• Share your location with third parties
• Sell your personal information
• Use your data for advertising purposes
• Monitor your religious practices

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We follow Islamic principles of Amanah (trust) in handling your data:

We Never Share:

• Your personal location data
• Your prayer habits or religious activities
• Your personal information with advertisers
• Any data for commercial purposes

Limited Sharing Only For:

• Technical support (with your explicit consent)
• Legal compliance (only when legally required)
• App improvements (anonymized usage statistics only)

Third-Party Services:

• Prayer time calculation algorithms (no personal data shared)
• Crash reporting services (anonymized technical data only)
• App store analytics (device and usage statistics only)

4. Data Security

Following Islamic principles of trustworthiness, we implement strong security measures:

Security Measures:

• All data is stored locally on your device when possible
• Encrypted transmission of any necessary data
• Regular security updates and patches
• No unnecessary data collection
• Automatic data cleanup of temporary files

Your Control:

• You can delete all app data through device settings
• Location permissions can be revoked at any time
• No account registration required
• No personal data stored on our servers

Data Retention:

• Location data: Not stored, calculated in real-time
• Preferences: Stored locally until you delete the app
• Usage statistics: Anonymized and automatically deleted after 30 days

5. Children's Privacy

As-Sirat is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for Muslim children learning about Islamic practices:

• No personal information is collected from children
• No social features or communication capabilities
• No advertising or inappropriate content
• Parents can monitor all app features
• Educational Islamic content appropriate for all ages

We encourage parents to guide their children in using the app for learning Islamic practices.

6. Your Privacy Rights

In accordance with Islamic principles and privacy laws, you have the following rights:

Access Rights:

• View what data the app uses (primarily your location for prayer times)
• Understand how your data is processed
• Request information about data usage

Control Rights:

• Enable or disable location services
• Customize notification preferences
• Delete all app data
• Uninstall the app to remove all data

No Account Required:

• Use all features without creating accounts
• No email or personal information needed
• Complete privacy and anonymity

7. Privacy Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:

• New Islamic features added to the app
• Changes in privacy regulations
• Improvements in data security measures
• User feedback and suggestions

Notification of Changes:

• Updates will be posted in the app
• Significant changes will be highlighted
• Continued use implies acceptance of updates
• You can always review the current policy in app settings

8. Islamic Principles in Privacy

Our privacy practices are guided by Islamic values:

Amanah (Trust):

• We are trustees of your personal information
• Your data is handled with utmost care and responsibility
• No betrayal of the trust you place in us

Haya (Modesty/Privacy):

• Respect for your personal privacy
• No intrusion into your private worship
• Minimal data collection principle

Adl (Justice):

• Fair and transparent data practices
• Equal treatment of all users
• No discrimination in service provision

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