Privacy Policy for مواقيت الصلاة (Prayer Times - Al-Manar)

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Prayer Times - Al-Manar ("we", "our", or "the app") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to ensuring the privacy and security of our users.

Developer Information

• Developer Name: Kaitoo
• App Name: مواقيت الصلاة (Prayer Times - Al-Manar)
• Package Name: com.kaitoo.prayertimes
• Contact Email: [Your Contact Email]

Information We Collect

1. Location Data

• Purpose: To provide accurate prayer times based on your geographical location
• Type: Approximate location (city/region level)
• How We Use It: Your location is used to fetch prayer times from the Al-Manar API (https://api.aladhan.com)
• Storage: Location data is stored locally on your device only
• Sharing: Your location is shared only with the Al-Manar API service to calculate prayer times. We do not store or collect your location on our servers.

2. Device Information

• Purpose: To optimize app performance and provide notifications
• Type: Device model, operating system version, app version
• How We Use It: For analytics and crash reporting through Firebase Crashlytics
• Sharing: Anonymized device information may be shared with Google Firebase for crash analytics

3. Usage Data

• Purpose: To improve app functionality and user experience
• Type: App interactions, feature usage, crash reports
• How We Use It: Analyzed to identify bugs and improve app performance
• Storage: Stored anonymously through Firebase Crashlytics

4. Local Storage

The app stores the following data locally on your device:

• Prayer time schedules (cached for offline access)
• Your theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Notification settings
• Selected location information

This data never leaves your device unless explicitly shared by you.

Permissions We Request

Required Permissions:

1. Location Access
   • Purpose: To determine your location for accurate prayer times
   • Frequency: Only when you open the app or refresh prayer times
   • Optional: You can manually enter your city if you deny location permission
2. Internet Access
   • Purpose: To fetch prayer times from the Al-Manar API and display advertisements
   • When: Whenever you open the app or refresh data
3. Notifications
   • Purpose: To remind you of prayer times
   • Control: You can enable/disable notifications in app settings
4. Audio Playback
   • Purpose: To play the prayer call (Adhan) audio
   • Control: Completely optional, controlled by you
5. Foreground Service
   • Purpose: To ensure prayer notifications are delivered on time
   • When: Only when notifications are enabled

Third-Party Services

1. Al-Manar API (https://api.aladhan.com)

• Purpose: Provides Islamic prayer times based on your location
• Data Shared: Your location (city/coordinates)
• Privacy Policy: https://aladhan.com/privacy-policy

2. Google AdMob

• Purpose: To display advertisements in the app
• Data Collected: Advertising ID, device information, IP address
• Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Ad Personalization: You can opt-out of personalized ads in your device settings
• Ad Types: Banner ads and interstitial ads

3. Firebase Crashlytics

• Purpose: To collect crash reports and improve app stability
• Data Collected: Device model, OS version, crash logs, app version
• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All data stored locally is encrypted using Android's secure storage
• Network communications use HTTPS encryption
• We do not store any personal information on remote servers
• Location data is only transmitted to prayer time API services

Data Retention

• Location Data: Not retained; only used in real-time to fetch prayer times
• Cached Prayer Times: Stored locally for up to 30 days for offline access
• Preferences: Stored until you uninstall the app
• Crash Reports: Retained by Firebase for 90 days

Children's Privacy

This app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for general Islamic prayer time information and is suitable for all ages. No personal data is collected from any users, including children.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

1. Access: All your data is stored locally on your device and accessible to you
2. Deletion: Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data
3. Location Control: You can deny or revoke location permission at any time
4. Notification Control: Disable notifications in app settings or device settings
5. Ad Preferences: Opt-out of personalized ads through device settings

Changes to 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
• Displaying a notice in the app
• Requiring acceptance of new terms (for material changes)

Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

International Data Transfers

The Al-Manar API service may be hosted in different countries. By using this app, you consent to the transfer of your location data to these services for the sole purpose of calculating prayer times.

Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:

• Google Play Store requirements
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)