Sirat Guidance

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sirat Guidance ("we," "our," or "us"). 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 information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our App, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our App.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We may collect the following types of information that you voluntarily provide to us:

• Personal Identifiers: Name, email address, phone number, username, and password when you create an account or profile.
• User-Generated Content: Messages sent to Islamic scholars, comments in group discussions, and any other content you create within the App.
• Media: Photos and videos that you upload, share, or create using our App.
• Audio: Voice messages or audio recordings that you create and share.

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

When you use our App, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Location Data: We collect precise and approximate location data to provide location-based services such as Qibla direction, prayer times, and nearby mosque information. You can control location permissions through your device settings.
• Device Information: Device identifiers, IP address, operating system, browser type, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you use our App, including app interactions, features used, and time spent on various screens.
• Search History: The searches you perform within the App.
• Advertising ID: We collect advertising identifiers to improve and personalize your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

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

Purpose	Description	Information Used
App Functionality	To provide core features of our App, including prayer times, Qibla direction, scholar communication, and group discussions.	Location data, user profile information, messages, media files
Account Management	To create and manage your account, authenticate users, and provide customer support.	Name, email, user ID, profile information
Personalization	To customize your experience, provide relevant content, and offer personalized recommendations.	Usage data, location data, search history, preferences
Communication	To facilitate communication with Islamic scholars and other users in group discussions.	Messages, media files, audio recordings
Analytics	To understand how users interact with our App, improve our services, and fix technical issues.	Usage data, device information, app interactions
Security	To protect our App, detect fraud, and ensure the safety of our users.	Device information, usage patterns, account information

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Sharing with Other Users

When you use our communication features, your information (including name, profile picture, and messages) will be visible to the Islamic scholars you communicate with and other members of groups you join.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

4.5 With Your Consent

We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the security of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your information to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 Account Information

You can review and update your account information directly within the App settings. If you wish to delete your account, please follow the instructions in our Data Deletion Policy available at: [https://qiblapath.com/data-deletion].

7.2 Location Data

You can enable or disable location services when you use our App through your device settings. However, some features of the App (such as Qibla direction and accurate prayer times) require location data to function properly.

7.3 Push Notifications

You can opt out of receiving push notifications by adjusting your device settings.