Hilal - Your Islamic Companion

Introduction

Hilal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Hilal (the “App”).

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Location Data

The App requires access to your device's location to provide accurate prayer times and Qibla direction. This location data is:

Stored locally on your device only
Never transmitted to our servers or third parties
Used solely for calculating prayer times and Qibla direction

User Preferences

We store your preferences locally on your device, including:

Prayer time calculation method preferences
Notification settings
Fasting tracking data
Display preferences (12/24 hour format)

All preferences are stored locally using Apple's secure storage mechanisms and are never transmitted externally.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Calculate and display accurate prayer times for your location
Determine the Qibla direction from your current location
Send prayer time notifications based on your preferences
Track your fasting progress during Ramadan
Personalize your app experience

Data Storage

All data is stored locally on your device using Apple's UserDefaults and secure storage mechanisms. We do not:

Maintain any external servers that store your personal data
Collect or store any personally identifiable information
Track your usage or behavior within the app
Use any analytics or tracking services

Third-Party Services

Apple Services

The App may use Apple services including:

Apple Location Services for prayer time and Qibla calculations
Apple Push Notification Service for prayer reminders
App Store for app distribution and in-app purchases

These services are governed by Apple's own privacy policy.

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat to manage subscriptions and in-app purchases. RevenueCat may collect anonymized data related to purchases. Please refer to RevenueCat's privacy policy for more information.

Data Security

We prioritize the security of your data. Since all information is stored locally on your device, it benefits from iOS's built-in security features including encryption and secure storage. We do not have access to your data.

Children's Privacy

The App is suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The App does not require any account creation or personal information submission.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Delete all app data by uninstalling the App
Revoke location permissions at any time through iOS Settings
Disable notifications through iOS Settings
Request information about data we process (which is none externally)

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: support@hilal.today