Privacy Policy for AI Salah

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy applies to the AI Salah mobile application ("App", "we", "us", or "our"). Our App provides Islamic prayer times, Quran, duas, religious content, and AI-powered conversational features to assist users in their spiritual journey.

By downloading, registering with, or using this App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App. This policy may change from time to time, and your continued use of the App after we make changes constitutes your acceptance of those changes.

2. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our App, including:

2.1. Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name: To personalize your experience and address you appropriately
• Email Address: For account management, communication, and support
• Gender: To customize content and features relevant to your needs
• Location Information: To provide accurate prayer times based on your geographical location
• User Account Information: Information related to your account, subscription status, and preferences

2.2. Usage Information

We collect information about how you interact with our App, including:

• Features and content you access and use
• User activity patterns and app navigation
• Time spent on various features
• Technical information about your device and connection
• Interactions with our AI conversational feature

2.3. Device Information

We collect information about the device and internet connection you use to access our App, including:

• Device type, model, and operating system
• Mobile device identifiers (such as your device ID)
• IP address and network information
• Browser type and language settings

3. How We Collect Your Information

We collect information directly from you when you:

• Register for an account
• Set up your profile
• Use the App's features
• Subscribe to premium services
• Contact our customer support
• Interact with our AI conversational feature

We also collect information automatically when you:

• Open and use the App
• Enable location services on your device

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:

• Provide Core Services: Calculate accurate prayer times based on your location, deliver relevant religious content, and enable AI-powered spiritual guidance
• Personalize User Experience: Tailor content to your preferences, language, and gender
• Improve Our App: Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and develop new content
• Process Subscriptions: Manage subscription services, process payments, and provide customer support
• Communicate With You: Send notifications about prayer times, app updates, or relevant religious events
• Ensure Security: Protect user accounts and prevent unauthorized access
• Technical Support: Address and resolve technical issues

5. Data Security

We are committed to ensuring the security of your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage.

Our security measures include:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Secure storage using industry-standard protocols
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Staff training on data protection and privacy

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including to satisfy any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

In general, we will retain your personal data for the duration of your account with us. If you request deletion of your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, unless we are legally required to retain certain information.

Data that is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected will be deleted or anonymized.

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We are committed to maintaining your trust, and we want you to understand when and with whom we may share the information we collect.

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties. All data collected is stored securely on our servers and is not shared with external parties, with the following limited exceptions:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our App, conducting our business, or servicing you (such as cloud storage providers or payment processors), provided they agree to keep this information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, protect your safety or the safety of others, investigate fraud, or respond to a government request.
• Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our App of any change in ownership or uses of your personal information.

8. AI Conversational Feature

Our App includes an AI-powered conversational feature that allows users to ask questions and receive responses related to Islamic topics. Please be aware that:

• Conversations with our AI feature may be processed and stored to improve the service
• We use industry-standard security measures to protect these conversations
• The AI feature is designed to provide general information and should not be considered a substitute for professional religious guidance
• We continuously monitor and improve our AI systems to ensure content is appropriate and accurate

9. Children's Privacy

AI Salah is designed for users of all ages, including children 4 years and older. We are committed to complying with applicable laws governing children's privacy.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

For children under 13 who use our App:

• We recommend parental supervision during account creation and usage
• We limit the collection of personal information to what is reasonably necessary
• Parents have the right to review, delete, or refuse further collection of their child's personal information
• Parents can contact us at nomotetes.onetrue@icloud.com regarding their children's information

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we have about you
• Correction: You have the right to request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate or incomplete
• Deletion: You have the right to request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
• Restriction: You have the right to request restriction of processing of your personal information
• Data Portability: You have the right to receive a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Objection: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal information

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at nomotetes.onetrue@icloud.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

11. App Permissions

Our App may request certain permissions on your device, including:

• Location: To provide accurate prayer times based on your geographical position
• Notifications: To alert you about prayer times and important updates
• Storage: To download and store Quran audio and other religious content
• Internet Access: To download content and update prayer times

You can manage these permissions through your device settings. However, disabling certain permissions may affect the functionality of the App.

12. Compliance with Regional Privacy Laws

12.1 European Union (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for processing your information include:

• Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal information for a specific purpose
• Contract: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you (such as delivering the services you have subscribed to)
• Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests or the legitimate interests of a third party, provided your fundamental rights and freedoms do not override those interests

12.2 California (CCPA/CPRA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect
• The right to delete personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (though we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

12.3 Other Regions

We are committed to complying with applicable data protection laws in all regions where our App is available. If you have questions about region-specific privacy rights, please contact us at nomotetes.onetrue@icloud.com.

13. International Data Transfers

Our App is designed for users worldwide, with a focus on Islamic countries. Your information may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your state, province, country, or governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

When we transfer personal data to countries outside the EEA or other regions with data protection laws, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information.

14. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

We will notify you of material changes through a notice in the App or by direct communication (such as email) before the changes become effective. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

15. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our App may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity within our App and store certain information. We use this information to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our services.

The types of tracking we may use include:

• Session tracking to understand how users navigate through the App
• Usage analytics to measure feature popularity and performance
• Authentication tokens to keep you logged in

You can instruct your device to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our App.

16. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: nomotetes.onetrue@icloud.com

17. Acknowledgment

By using AI Salah, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.