Privacy Policy for My Masjid App

Last Updated: March 17, 2026

Introduction

My Masjid App ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how our mobile application collects, uses, and safeguards your information.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Masjid Selection: We store your selected masjid (Al Taqwa Masjid) locally on your device to provide you with relevant prayer times.

Automatically Collected Information

• Device Notifications Token: We collect a device notification token to send you prayer time notifications.
• Prayer Times Data: The app retrieves and caches prayer times from our server.

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect personal information such as name, email, phone number, or address
• We do NOT collect location data (prayer times are based on your masjid selection, not GPS)
• We do NOT track your browsing history or app usage patterns
• We do NOT collect financial information
• We do NOT use cookies or tracking technologies
• We do NOT share any data with third parties

How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used solely to:

• Display accurate prayer times for your selected masjid
• Send you notifications 10 minutes before each prayer time (if you enable notifications)
• Provide real-time updates when prayer times change
• Maintain the app's functionality

Data Storage

• Local Storage: Your masjid selection and cached prayer times are stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms
• Server Communication: The app connects to our server only to retrieve prayer times and receive real-time updates via WebSocket
• Data Retention: Data is stored only on your device and is deleted when you uninstall the app

Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

Expo (Development Framework)

• Purpose: Application framework and push notifications infrastructure
• Data Shared: Device notification token (required for push notifications)
• Privacy Policy: https://expo.dev/privacy

Al Taqwa Masjid API

• Purpose: Retrieve prayer times
• Data Shared: None (read-only API access)

We do NOT use:

• Analytics services
• Advertising networks
• Social media integrations
• Location tracking services

Notifications

• Prayer notifications are optional and require your permission
• You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings
• Notifications are sent locally based on cached prayer times
• We do not track whether you read or interact with notifications

Children's Privacy

Our app does not knowingly collect information from children under 13. The app is designed for general audiences and does not require age verification. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures:

• HTTPS/TLS encryption for all network communications
• Secure local storage for cached data
• No transmission of personal information
• Regular security updates

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: View the masjid selection stored on your device
• Delete: Remove all app data by uninstalling the app
• Control Notifications: Enable or disable notifications in device settings
• Opt-Out: Stop using the app at any time

Changes to This 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 at the top of this policy
• Posting a notice in the app (for material changes)

International Users

Our app is primarily designed for users in Australia. Prayer times are specific to Al Taqwa Masjid. By using the app, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information as described in this policy.

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Legal Compliance

This app complies with:

• Google Play Store policies
• Apple App Store guidelines
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where applicable

Data Deletion

To delete all data:

1. Uninstall the app from your device
2. All locally stored data (masjid selection, cached prayer times) will be automatically deleted

There is no server-side data to delete as we do not store user data on our servers.