Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 29, 2025

Last Updated: March 06, 2025 

Welcome to Zariah! Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. By using Zariah, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy 

1. Information We Collect

When you create an account on Zariah, we collect the following personal information:

• Name: To personalize your experience.

• Email Address: To communicate with you and manage your account.

• Phone Number: To provide support and verify your identity.

• Address & State: To provide location-based services, such as prayer timings.
  
  

Additionally, our app requires access to the following device permissions:

• Camera: To allow users to upload images of mosques, Anjuman images, and profile pictures.

• Location: To dynamically fetch accurate prayer timings based on your current location.

• External Storage: To enable users to upload images from their device’s gallery.

• Vibration: To notify users during prayer counts, enhancing the prayer experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To provide accurate mosque details and prayer timings.

• To allow users to upload and manage mosque-related images.

• To improve app functionality and enhance user experience.

• To notify users during prayer counts using vibration.

3. Data Security

We take your data security seriously and implement the following measures:

• No Sensitive Data Transmission: Currently, our app does not transmit sensitive information (e.g., passwords, payment details) over the internet.

• HTTPS Implementation: As of now, our app does not use HTTPS for data transmission. However, we do not collect or transmit sensitive data that would require encryption. We are actively working on implementing HTTPS in future updates to enhance security.

• General Security: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to safeguard your data, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

4. Third-Party Services

We do not sell, trade, or rent user information. However, we may share data with trusted third-party services that help us operate the app, including:

• Google Location Services: To provide accurate prayer timings based on your location.

These third-party services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them:

• Google Privacy Policy

5. Data Retention & User Rights 

• Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide app functionality. If you delete your account, all personal data will be permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

• User Control: You can update or delete your personal information in the app settings. You can also disable location and camera access, but this may impact app functionality.

6. Account & Data Deletion 

You can delete your account and all associated data by contacting us at:
📧 Email: kulkarni.imrankhan@gmail.com, basavarajhugar65581@gmail.com

Note: Account deletion is not available in-app. Users must request deletion via email.

7. Children’s Privacy 

Zariah is open to users of all ages. However, we do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental consent. If we discover that we have collected such data, we will delete it immediately. Parents can contact us at kulkarni.imrankhan@gmail.com to request data removal. 

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy  

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by posting an update within the app. Your continued use of the app after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. 

9. Contact Us  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

📧 Email: kulkarni.imrankhan@gmail.com, basavarajhugar65581@gmail.com

📞 Phone: 8867946369, 9900144699 

10. Permissions Justification  

To provide transparency, here’s why we require specific permissions:

• Camera: For uploading mosque images, Anjuman images, and profile pictures.

• Location: To fetch accurate prayer timings based on your current location.

• External Storage: To allow users to upload images from their device’s gallery.

• Vibration: To notify users during prayer counts, enhancing the prayer experience.

By using Zariah, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting us with your information!