PRIVACY POLICY
Last Modified: August 27, 2025
Prayer Times: Qibla Finder is a trusted Islamic app developed by E-ALIM TECHNOLOGY LIMITED. It provides users with accurate prayer times, Qibla direction, Islamic calendar features, and other helpful tools to support your spiritual journey.
E-ALIM TECHNOLOGY LIMITED (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your data. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use the application.
By using the app, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
a. Information You Provide
User Preferences: Such as prayer calculation methods, Qibla settings, or notification configurations.
b. Information Collected Automatically
Device Information: Device model, OS version, etc.
IP Address: For anonymous usage statistics and improvement.
Location Data: (With permission) To provide accurate prayer times and Qibla direction.
Usage Analytics: Pages visited, time spent, and other interaction data.
We do not collect personally identifiable information like your name, email, phone number, or contacts.
We use the information to:
Provide location-based prayer time & Qibla direction
Deliver relevant notifications for prayer and Islamic dates
Enhance user experience and app functionality
Analyze app usage (via Google Firebase) for improvements
Support non-intrusive, respectful ads (with your consent)
Below is a complete and transparent list of all the permissions requested in our app, along with explanations for their use:
📍 Location Permissions
Used to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction accurately:
ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: For precise location-based features
ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: For approximate location if fine access isn't granted
🌐 Network & Internet Permissions
Used to connect to servers and provide updated content:
INTERNET: Download prayer time data, content, and ads
ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Check network availability
ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Optimize downloads over Wi-Fi
🔔 Notification & Alert Permissions
Used to send timely reminders and alerts:
POST_NOTIFICATIONS: Notify about prayer times or Islamic events
VIBRATE: Trigger gentle vibrations for alerts
USE_FULL_SCREEN_INTENT: Display full-screen prayer alerts
ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY: Manage Do Not Disturb behavior during alerts
📦 Storage Permissions
Used for storing user preferences and offline content:
READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Read saved files like downloaded Quran pages
WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Save user data or audio
🎧 Media & Audio Permissions
Used to manage Quran recitations and app sounds:
MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS: Adjust audio volume during playback
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK: Ensure uninterrupted audio while app runs in background
🔁 System & Alarm Permissions
Used to schedule alarms for prayers and Islamic events:
SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM: For exact prayer time notifications
WAKE_LOCK: Keep device awake for prayer alert delivery
RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Resume alarms after device restarts
FOREGROUND_SERVICE: Keep important services active in the background
FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE: Used for media and location services
💬 Overlay & UI
SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW: To show prayer notifications or alerts on top of other apps (optional UI feature)
📈 Advertising & Analytics
Used to show respectful ads and measure engagement:
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID: Use Google’s ad identifier
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION: Attribute ad clicks/conversions
ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS: Show relevant ads
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID: Standard advertising ID
com.applovin.array.apphub.permission.BIND_APPHUB_SERVICE: AppLovin ad services (if used)
💳 In-App Purchase
com.android.vending.BILLING: Used for optional purchases or donations
📤 Push Notification & Internal Communication
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE: Receive notifications from Firebase
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE: Track installation sources
com.eAlimTech.PTIMES.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION: Internal app communication
To provide a reliable and improved experience in Prayer times, we rely on certain trusted third-party services. These services help us operate the Application, analyze usage, diagnose issues, and deliver relevant content and advertisements. The third-party services we use include:
Google Play Services – Helps with app functionality, updates, and user engagement.
AdMob – Provides personalized, respectful ads that help support the free use of the app.
Google Analytics for Firebase – Collects anonymous data to analyze how users interact with the app, helping us improve features and performance.
Firebase Crashlytics – Helps us detect, report, and fix technical issues and crashes to enhance app stability.
These third-party services may collect anonymous and aggregated information such as:
Usage patterns and app interactions
Device information (model, OS version)
Advertising identifiers for personalized ad delivery
Crash reports and technical data to diagnose problems
This data is used solely to improve the Application and user experience and to serve ads that are relevant and respectful.
Each third party maintains its own privacy practices and policies. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how your data may be processed:
Meta
Liftoff
Mintegral
Unity
pangle
We want to assure you that we do not sell your personal information to anyone. However, we may disclose your information in the following situations:
To comply with legal obligations, such as court orders or government requests
To protect and defend our rights, property, safety, or the safety of others
To trusted service providers who assist us with the operation of the Application; these providers are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements to ensure your information is handled securely.
Prayer Times: Qibla Finder does not collect or store any personal information from users. We respect your privacy and strive to keep your experience secure and transparent.
However, you still have control over your data and app usage:
Location Data
We use your device’s location only to provide accurate prayer times and Islamic features. You can control or revoke location permissions through your device settings at any time.
Opt-Out of Personalized Ads
Although we do not collect personal data, the app may display personalized ads via third-party services. You can opt-out of personalized ads by adjusting your device settings or through Google’s Ads Settings.
Stop Data Collection
If you wish to stop all data collection, you can uninstall the Application from your device.
If you have any questions or concerns about privacy or data usage, please contact us at:
Email: ealimtechnologylimited@gmail.com
Prayer Times: Qibla Finder does not collect or store any personal information from users. The only data processed temporarily is your device’s location, which is used solely to provide accurate prayer times and Islamic features during your app usage.
We retain this location data only for as long as necessary to deliver the requested services and do not store it beyond the active session.
If you uninstall the Application or revoke location permissions, any temporary data associated with your usage will be deleted automatically.
Since we do not collect personal data, there is no long-term retention of user information.
If you have any concerns or wish to confirm data deletion, please contact us at:
ealimtechnologylimited@gmail.com
Prayer Times: Qibla Finder is an Islamic application designed primarily for users aged 13 and above, as set in the Google Play Console to comply with Google Play’s policies.
The content is created with respect for Islamic teachings and is intended for mature users who can fully benefit from the app’s features.
However, younger users under 13 may also access the Application. We encourage those under 13 to use the app under the guidance and supervision of a parent or guardian to ensure a proper understanding and safe experience.
We do not knowingly collect any personal information from users under 13. Should we become aware that personal data has been collected from a minor, we will promptly delete it in accordance with applicable laws and Islamic ethical principles.
Our age targeting supports compliance with legal requirements such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Parents and guardians who have questions or concerns about their child’s use of the Application are welcome to contact us at ealimtechnologylimited@gmail.com.
We value your trust in providing us with your information, and we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect it. This includes implementing reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard your data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
However, please remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure and reliable. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
If you believe there is any issue related to the security of your information, please contact us immediately at ealimtechnologylimited@gmail.com
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page and post the revised policy within the Application.
Your continued use of the Application after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: ealimtechnologylimited@gmail.com