Privacy Policy — Sirat Guidance

Please read this privacy policy carefully before using our services.

This document explains how Sirat Guidance (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects information when you use our mobile apps and website (collectively, the “Service”). By using the Service, you agree to this Privacy Policy and our Terms.

1) Introduction

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data transparently. This policy applies to the Sirat Guidance apps (Android & iOS) and our website at siratguidance.store.

2) Information We Collect

Personal Data (optional)

Only if you choose to contact us or create an account, we may collect:

Email address
Name (if you provide it)

Usage Data

Technical data sent by your device, e.g., IP address (anonymized where possible), device type/OS, app/pages viewed, timestamps, and diagnostic data. We use this to improve performance and reliability.

Location Data (optional)

With your permission, location is used to calculate accurate prayer times and Qibla direction. You can disable location at any time and enter a city manually.

App Preferences

Prayer time method & notifications
Selected translations/reciters
Language/theme and other personalization

Important: Core features work without providing personal data. We don’t sell your data or share it for third-party marketing.

3) How We Use Data

Provide and maintain the Service
Notify you about changes and important updates
Enable interactive features you choose to use
Provide support and respond to requests
Monitor, analyze, and improve performance and reliability
Detect, prevent, and address errors or abuse

Note: We do not use your data for targeted ads or sell it to third parties.

4) Data Security

Transport encryption (HTTPS/TLS)
Restricted server access and logging
Periodic security and privacy reviews

No method is 100% secure, but we apply commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

5) Data Retention & Deletion

We keep data only as long as needed for the purposes described and to meet legal requirements. You may request deletion of your data at any time.

Request Deletion

Email support@siratguidance.store with subject “Data Deletion Request”. We’ll verify your identity and process the request (unless retention is required by law).

6) Analytics

We may use privacy-respecting analytics (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics) to understand performance and improve the Service. IP anonymization and minimal data collection are enabled where possible.

7) Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, contact us and we will remove it.

8) Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. We’ll post the new version here and update the “Last Updated” date above. Continued use of the Service means you accept the updated policy.