Privacy Policy for Islamic Pro
Last Updated: August 15, 2025
Islamic Pro ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Islamic Pro mobile application.
Information we collect
Location Data
- GPS Location: When you enable GPS location services, we collect your precise location (latitude and longitude) to:
- Calculate accurate prayer times for your current location
- Determine the correct Qibla direction
- This data is processed locally on your device and sent to our prayer times calculation service.
- Location data is not stored permanently; it's only used for real-time calculations.
Device and Technical Information
- Device Settings: We store your app preferences locally on your device, including:
- Prayer calculation method preferences
- Notification settings
- Theme and language preferences
- Time format preferences
- App Usage Data: Basic information about how you use the app to improve functionality.
Data Sent to Third-Party Services
We send location data (coordinates or city name) to our prayer times calculation service to provide accurate prayer times. The location data sent does not include any personally identifiable information.
How we use your information
We use the collected information to:
- Provide accurate prayer times based on your location
- Show the correct Qibla direction
- Send prayer time notifications (if enabled)
- Remember your app preferences
- Improve app functionality and user experience
Data storage and security
Local Storage
- All your preferences and settings are stored locally on your device using secure storage.
- Prayer times are cached locally for 24 hours to reduce server requests.
- No personal data is permanently stored on external servers.
Security Measures
- All data transmission uses secure HTTPS connections.
- Location data is encrypted during transmission.
- We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information.
Third-party services
Prayer Times API: We use an external service to calculate prayer times based on your location. This service receives only location coordinates or city names (no personal information) and does not store your location data permanently.
Expo Platform: Our app is built using Expo, which may collect basic usage analytics. This data is anonymized and used for app performance monitoring. You can learn more about Expo's privacy practices at: https://expo.dev/privacy
Your privacy rights and choices
Location Services
- You can disable GPS location at any time in your device settings or within the app.
- You can choose to use city-based prayer times instead of GPS location.
- Disabling location services will not affect other app features.
Notifications
You can enable or disable prayer time notifications in the app settings. You can control notification types and timing preferences.
Data Deletion
You can clear all locally stored data by uninstalling the app. Cached prayer times are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
Children's privacy
Islamic Pro does 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.
Changes to this privacy policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy in the app
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
International data transfers
If you are located outside of the United States, please note that the prayer times calculation service we use may process your location data on servers located in different countries. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers.
Contact information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
- Email: support@islamicpro.org
- Developer: Hesham Sharafaldin
- Website: www.islamicpro.org
Data processing legal basis
We process your data based on:
- Consent: When you enable location services or notifications
- Legitimate Interest: To provide prayer times and app functionality
- Contractual Necessity: To deliver the core app services you requested
Your rights (GDPR/CCPA compliance)
If applicable laws grant you these rights, you may:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Delete your data
- Object to data processing
- Request data portability
To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@islamicpro.org.