Last Updated: December 20, 2025 Effective Date: December 20, 2025
MyZiarah is a comprehensive Islamic prayer and pilgrimage companion app designed to assist Muslims in their daily religious practices. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the MyZiarah mobile application.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices. This policy applies to all users of the MyZiarah app.
MyZiarah collects location information to provide accurate prayer times and Qibla direction:
GPS Coordinates: Precise latitude and longitude when location services are enabled
Location Details: City names, country information, and timezone data
Location Cache: We cache location names with coordinates for 30 days to reduce repeated API calls
Manual Locations: Users can manually select or input locations
Purpose: Location data is essential for:
Calculating accurate prayer times for your specific location
Determining the correct Qibla direction for prayer
Providing location-specific Islamic content
We store your app preferences and settings to personalize your experience:
Calculation Method: Your preferred prayer time calculation method (21 available methods)
Theme Settings: Light/dark/automatic theme preferences
Language Settings: Primary language preference (English/Malay)
Notification Preferences: Prayer notification settings and timing preferences
Sound Settings: Audio notification preferences
Selected Mosques: Your preferred mosque locations
MyZiarah collects minimal usage data necessary for app functionality:
Prayer Times: Daily prayer time calculations stored locally for 14 days
Background Task Logs: Records of background service executions (retained for 7 days)
App State: Onboarding completion status and app metadata
If you choose to use family features, you may store:
Family member names
Relationships
Birth dates
Notes
This information is stored locally on your device and is optional.
Prayer Time Calculation: Using your location to provide accurate daily prayer times
Qibla Direction: Calculating the direction to Mecca for prayer
Notifications: Sending prayer reminders at your preferred times
Location-based Content: Providing relevant Islamic information for your area
User Preferences: Customizing the app experience based on your settings
Content Display: Showing relevant Islamic content and historical sites
Notification Customization: Tailoring reminders to your preferences
Local Storage: Storing prayer times and location data for offline access
Caching: Caching data to reduce internet usage and improve performance
Background Services: Ensuring prayer notifications work without active internet
Primary Storage: All personal data is stored locally on your device using SQLite database
Shared Preferences: Temporary settings cached using Android/iOS secure storage
No Cloud Storage: We do not store your personal information on our servers
Prayer Times: Automatically deleted after 14 days
Location Cache: Cached location names retained for 30 days
Background Logs: Deleted after 7 days
App Logs: Retained for 30 days for debugging purposes
Device Encryption: Data is protected by your device's built-in encryption
No Data Transmission: Personal information is not transmitted to external servers
Secure APIs: All external API communications use HTTPS encryption
Minimal Data Collection: We only collect data necessary for core functionality
Purpose: Provides prayer time calculations
Data Shared: Latitude, longitude, and calculation method
Privacy: No personal identifiers are shared beyond coordinates
Website: https://api.aladhan.com
Purpose: Access to Friday sermon and Islamic content
Data Usage: Video metadata for content discovery
Privacy: No personal data shared with YouTube
Control: All YouTube interactions occur within the app
Purpose: Display maps for historical sites and navigation
Service: OpenStreetMap for map tiles
Privacy: No location data shared beyond map display
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with third parties.
We only share information with third parties as necessary for app functionality:
Location Data: Shared only with Al Adhan API for prayer time calculations
No Analytics: We do not use analytics services that track user behavior
No Advertising: The app does not contain third-party advertising
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, but such instances would be extremely limited due to the minimal data we collect.
Permission Control: You can deny location permission at any time
Manual Location: You can manually input location instead of using GPS
Background Location: You can disable background location access
Location Settings: Manage location permissions through device settings
Clear Data: You can clear all app data through device settings
Preference Reset: You can reset app preferences to default values
Cache Clearing: Location cache and temporary data can be cleared
Enable/Disable: You can control all notification types
Timing Settings: Customize when notifications are sent
Sound Settings: Control notification sounds and vibrations
MyZiarah does not collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. The app is designed to work without requiring any personal information, making it safe for users of all ages.
All data is stored locally on your device. We do not transfer or store data on international servers. The only external data transmission is to Al Adhan API for prayer time calculations, which may involve international data transfer of coordinates only.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify users of any material changes by:
Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
Providing in-app notifications for significant changes
Making the updated policy available within the app
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: deen.htc@gmail.com
By using the MyZiarah app, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the app.