Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
About This Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Hijri Guide ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at hijriguide.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or discontinue use of our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| cookiePreferences | Stores detailed cookie settings | 1 year |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics session data | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Throttle request rate | 1 minute |
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your location preferences for prayer times and language settings.
| Storage Item | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| userLocation | Stores location for prayer times | Persistent |
| locationPromptShown | Tracks if location prompt was shown | Persistent |
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior. Read Google's Privacy Policy.
- Google AdSense (Future): We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing history.
How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
2. Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Note: If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, such as remembering your location for prayer times or saving your preferences.
Your Privacy Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR for EU users), you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: You can request information about the cookies we use and the data collected.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to cookies at any time through your browser settings.
- Right to Object: You can object to the use of analytics cookies.
- Right to Deletion: You can delete cookies stored on your device at any time.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us:
Email: privacy@hijriguide.com
Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page