Introduction

Welcome to DeenWay. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the DeenWay mobile application.

Information We Collect

DeenWay is designed with privacy in mind. We collect minimal data necessary to provide you with accurate prayer times and app functionality:

• Location Data: With your permission, we access your device's location to calculate accurate prayer times and Qibla direction. This data is processed locally on your device and is not sent to our servers.
• App Preferences: Your settings such as calculation method, juristic school, and language preferences are stored locally on your device.
• Feedback Information: If you choose to send feedback, we collect your name, email, and feedback content to improve our services.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Calculate accurate prayer times based on your location
• Determine the Qibla direction from your current position
• Display the Hijri calendar with events relevant to your region
• Save your preferences for a personalized experience
• Respond to your feedback and improve the app

Data Storage

All your personal data, including location and preferences, is stored locally on your device using secure storage mechanisms. We do not maintain external databases containing your personal information.

Prayer times are fetched from the Aladhan API using only your coordinates, without any personal identifiers.

Third-Party Services

DeenWay uses the following third-party services:

• Aladhan API: To fetch accurate prayer times based on your location coordinates
• Expo Location Services: To access your device's GPS for location features

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Deny location permissions and manually enter your location
• Uninstall the app, which will remove all locally stored data

Changes to This 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us through the feedback form in the app or via our social media channels.