Last Updated: March 25, 2026 | Effective Date: March 25, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to MuslimWay ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding data collection, use, and protection when you use our Islamic companion mobile application.
By downloading, installing, or using MuslimWay, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use the app.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Location Data (Optional but Important)
📍 What we access: Your device's approximate and precise location
🎯 Purpose:
- Calculate accurate prayer times based on your geographical coordinates
- Determine Qibla (Kaaba) direction from your current position
- Find nearby mosques and Islamic centers (if enabled)
🔒 How we handle it:
- Location data is processed locally on your device
- We do NOT store your location on our servers
- Location is NOT shared with any third parties
- You can disable location access anytime in device settings
2.2 App Usage Analytics (Anonymous)
We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage statistics to improve app performance and user experience.
| Data Type |
Purpose |
Identifiable? |
| App crashes |
Fix bugs and improve stability |
No |
| Feature usage |
Understand popular features |
No |
| Performance metrics |
Optimize app speed |
No |
| Device type |
Ensure compatibility |
No |
2.3 Local App Data (Stored on Your Device Only)
📖 Reading Progress
Last read Quran surah and ayah
🙏 Prayer Preferences
Notification settings, calculation method
📿 Tasbih Counts
Your dhikr history and daily counts
⭐ Favorites
Bookmarked verses, hadiths, and duas
⚙️ App Settings
Language, theme, and display preferences
🔔 Reminders
Custom prayer and notification alarms
🔐 Important: All local data stays on your device. We cannot access it, and it is not synced to any cloud service unless you explicitly enable backup through your device's built-in backup system (iCloud/Google Backup).
3. What We Do NOT Collect
- ❌ Personal Identification: Name, email, phone number, address
- ❌ Contact Information: We do not access your contacts
- ❌ Sensitive Data: Religious beliefs, ethnicity, personal beliefs
- ❌ Financial Information: No in-app purchases, no payment data
- ❌ Browsing History: We don't track your online activities
- ❌ Photos/Media: No access to your gallery or camera
- ❌ Microphone: No audio recording features
4. How We Use Your Information
4.1 Primary Purposes
- Prayer Time Calculation: Using your location to provide accurate Islamic prayer times
- Qibla Direction: Compass functionality to find the direction of Kaaba
- App Improvement: Anonymous crash reports to fix bugs and enhance features
- Personalization: Saving your preferences locally for better user experience
4.2 Firebase Services
We use the following Google Firebase services:
- Firebase Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics
- Firebase Crashlytics: Error reporting for app stability
- Firebase Performance: App performance monitoring
These services collect aggregated, anonymous data only and do not identify individual users.
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
🚫 NO DATA SHARING: We do not sell, trade, rent, or share any user data with third parties for marketing or any other purposes.
5.1 Service Providers
We only use trusted service providers for essential app functionality:
- Google Firebase: Analytics and crash reporting (anonymous data only)
- Google Play Services: App distribution and updates
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information only if required by:
- Valid legal process (court order, subpoena)
- Protection of our rights and safety
- Prevention of illegal activities
6. Data Security
6.1 Security Measures
- ✅ Local Processing: Sensitive data processed on device, not servers
- ✅ Encrypted Connections: All network communications use HTTPS/TLS
- ✅ No Cloud Storage: Your Islamic data stays on your device
- ✅ Regular Updates: Security patches and bug fixes
6.2 Data Retention
| Data Type |
Retention Period |
Storage Location |
| Location data |
Not stored - processed in real-time |
Device only |
| Analytics data |
14 months (Firebase default) |
Google Firebase (anonymous) |
| Local app data |
Until app uninstall |
Device storage only |
| Crash logs |
90 days |
Firebase Crashlytics |
7. Your Rights and Choices
7.1 Location Permissions
You have full control over location access:
- Allow all the time: For accurate prayer time notifications
- Allow only while using the app: Manual prayer time checks
- Deny: You can still use the app by manually setting your location
To change: Go to Settings → Apps → MuslimWay → Permissions → Location
7.2 Notification Preferences
Control which notifications you receive:
- Prayer time alerts
- Daily hadith reminders
- Friday sermon times
- Islamic event notifications
7.3 Data Access and Deletion
Your Rights:
- ✅ Access: All your data is visible within the app
- ✅ Export: Use device backup to save your data
- ✅ Delete: Uninstall the app to remove all local data
- ✅ Opt-out: Disable analytics in app settings
8. Children's Privacy
MuslimWay is designed for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately at anis.apps.dev@gmail.com.
9. International Users
MuslimWay is designed to serve Muslims worldwide. Our data practices comply with:
- 🇪🇺 GDPR (European Union) - Right to erasure, data portability
- 🇺🇸 CCPA (California) - Right to know, delete, opt-out
- 🌍 Global Standards - Privacy by design principles
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:
- We will notify you through the app or email (if provided)
- The "Last Updated" date at the top will be revised
- Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of the new terms
Last significant update: March 25, 2026
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