Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Masjid Nearby App (“we”, “our”, or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:

2.1. Account Information

When you create an account (via Email/Password, Google, or Apple), we may collect:

• Name / Username: To personalize your experience.
• Email Address: For authentication and account management.

2.2. Location Data

• Precise Location: We access your precise location only while the App is in use to help find nearby masjids (mosques) and calculate accurate prayer times based on your current location.
• Background Location: We do not collect, track, or access your location when the App is closed, not in use, or running in the background.

2.3. Device and Usage Information

We collect information about the device you use, including the hardware model, operating system and version, unique device identifiers, app crash logs and performance data (via Firebase/Google services).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Delivery: To show nearby masjids, display prayer times, and provide navigation.
• Authentication: To verify your identity and manage your account.
• Communication: To send important notifications (e.g., prayer alerts) if you have enabled them.
• App Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and fix bugs.

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. These services are governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google Sign-In – Used for authentication.
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Apple Sign-In – Used for authentication.
  Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
• Google Maps API – Used for map display and location services.
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Firebase (Google LLC) – Used for backend services, crash reporting, and performance monitoring.
  Privacy & Security: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

5. Permissions

The App may request the following permissions:

• Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION): To find nearby masjids.
• Notifications: To send prayer time alerts.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.

7. Security

We value your trust in providing us your Personal Information, thus we are striving to use commercially acceptable means of protecting it. All user data collected by the App is encrypted in transit using secure protocols (HTTPS/TLS). However, remember that no method of transmission over the internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable.

8. Children's Privacy

These Services do not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

9. Your Data Rights

Account & Data Deletion:

You can delete your account and all associated personal data directly within the App by navigating to the settings section and selecting the "Delete Account" option. Alternatively, you may request deletion of your account at any time by contacting us at masjidnearmecommunity@gmail.com. We will verify your request and process the deletion within a reasonable timeframe.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, you are advised to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at masjidnearmecommunity@gmail.com.