Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 6, 2025
At Bayynaat, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
1Information We Collect
- Location Data: We collect your geographic location (with your permission) to provide accurate prayer times for your area. This data is stored locally on your device.
- Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve our services, such as which features are most used.
- Device Information: We collect basic device information (browser type, operating system) for compatibility and performance optimization.
- Preferences: Your app settings, prayer calculation methods, and customizations are stored locally on your device.
2How We Use Your Information
- To provide accurate prayer times based on your location
- To personalize your experience and remember your preferences
- To improve our services and develop new features
3Data Storage
- Most of your data (location, preferences, prayer stats) is stored locally on your device using browser localStorage.
- We do not store your personal information on our servers unless you explicitly create an account.
- Location data is only used temporarily to calculate prayer times and is not transmitted to third parties.
4Data Sharing
- We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
- We may share anonymous, aggregated data for research or improvement purposes.
5Cookies and Local Storage
- We use localStorage and cookies to save your preferences and settings.
- These are essential for the app to function properly and provide a personalized experience.
- You can clear your browser's localStorage and cookies at any time, though this will reset your preferences.
6Your Rights
- Access: You can view all data stored locally on your device through your browser's developer tools.
- Delete: You can delete your data at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage or using the app's reset function.
- Opt-out: You can deny location permissions or disable features you don't wish to use.
- Export: You can export your prayer statistics and settings from within the app.
7Third-Party Services
- We use OpenStreetMap's Nominatim API for geocoding (converting addresses to coordinates). Please refer to their privacy policy for more information.
- We do not use advertising or analytics tracking services.
8Children's Privacy
- Our service is available to all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.
9Changes to Privacy Policy
- We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes through the app.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
privacy@bayynaat.com