At HalalYouNeed, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you use HalalYouNeed Prayer App.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide:
- Account information (name, email address)
- Authentication data (when using Apple/Google Sign-In)
- School of thought preference (Hanafi, Shafi'i, Maliki, Hanbali)
- Prayer tracking data and prayer history
- Family group membership information
Information Collected Automatically:
- Device location (for accurate prayer times calculation)
- Device information (type, operating system, app version)
- Push notification tokens
- App usage analytics and crash reports
- Time zone and language preferences
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Calculate accurate prayer times based on your location
- Track your prayer completion and maintain streaks
- Send prayer time notifications and reminders
- Enable family group features and leaderboards
- Provide the Fajr alarm and wake-up features
- Sync your data across devices
- Improve our app and develop new features
- Respond to your support requests
- Prevent fraud and ensure security
3. Location Data
HalalYouNeed Prayer App requires location access to calculate accurate prayer times for your area. We use your location to:
- Determine sunrise, sunset, and prayer times
- Adjust calculations based on your geographic position
- Display your city name in the app
Your precise location is processed locally on your device when possible. We may store your city-level location to cache prayer times and reduce API calls. You can manage location permissions in your device settings.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:
- Local data is stored securely using AsyncStorage encryption
- Cloud data is stored in Supabase with row-level security
- All data transmission uses TLS/SSL encryption
- Authentication uses secure OAuth 2.0 protocols
- We conduct regular security audits and updates
While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data in the following circumstances:
Within Family Groups:
- Prayer completion status with family members
- Streak information for leaderboards
- Badge achievements (if enabled)
With Service Providers:
- Cloud hosting (Supabase)
- Push notifications (Expo)
- Authentication providers (Apple, Google)
- Analytics (anonymized data only)
Legal Requirements:
- When required by law or legal process
- To protect our rights or safety
- To investigate potential violations
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your account and associated data
- Export your prayer history
- Opt out of non-essential notifications
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, visit Settings → Account in the app or contact us at the email below.
7. Push Notifications
We send push notifications for:
- Prayer time reminders
- Fajr alarm alerts
- Streak and achievement updates
- Family activity (if enabled)
You can customize or disable notifications in Settings → Notifications or through your device settings.
8. Children's Privacy
HalalYouNeed Prayer App is intended for users of all ages within a family context. For users under 13:
- Parental consent is required for account creation
- Children should use the app under parental supervision
- Parents can manage their child's data through family settings
If we learn we have collected information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.
9. Data Retention
We retain your data as follows:
- Account data: Until you delete your account
- Prayer history: Indefinitely (for streak and statistics)
- Analytics data: Up to 2 years (anonymized)
- Deleted accounts: Purged within 30 days
10. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Data processing agreements with providers
- Compliance with applicable data protection laws
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through:
- In-app notifications
- Email (if you have an account)
- Updated effective date on this page
Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
13. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to delete personal information
- Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising rights
We do not sell personal information as defined by the CCPA.
14. European Privacy Rights (GDPR)
EU/EEA residents have additional rights under GDPR:
- Right to access and data portability
- Right to rectification and erasure
- Right to restrict or object to processing
- Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
Our legal basis for processing includes consent, contract performance, and legitimate interests.