Privacy Policy for Ismaily Prayer Times

Last Updated: October 21, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Ismaily Prayer Times (“we,” “our,” or “the App”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal information.

Our Core Principle: We believe your data belongs to you. Ismaily Prayer Times is designed to function primarily offline, storing all your data locally on your device. We do not collect, store, or share your personal information with third parties.

Information We Collect

1. Location Data

What We Collect:

• Your device’s GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• Approximate location based on network/WiFi

How We Use It:

• To calculate accurate prayer times for your current location
• To determine the direction to Mecca (Qibla) from your position
• To display your city/area name using reverse geocoding

Storage:

• Location data is stored locally on your device only
• No location data is transmitted to our servers
• You can manually enter location coordinates if you prefer not to use GPS

User Control:

• You can grant or revoke location permission at any time through your device settings
• The app will still function with manually entered coordinates

Camera Access

Why We Need Camera Permission

Camera Access is Used For:

1. AR Qibla Finder Feature (Future/Experimental)
   • Allows you to use augmented reality to find the Qibla direction
   • Overlays compass direction on your camera view for easier orientation
   • Helps visualize the direction to Mecca in real-world context
2. Potential Future Features
   • QR code scanning for easy app sharing
   • Visual prayer time sharing capabilities

Important Camera Privacy Information