Privacy Policy

At Hijri Guide, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website at hijriguide.com.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Share your location for features like local prayer times or Qibla direction
Submit a contact form or provide feedback
Submit a rating or review on our website
Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)

This information may include: name, email address, location data (city, country, coordinates), and any other information you choose to provide.

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit, use, or navigate our website. This may include:

Browser type and version
IP address (anonymized)
Device information (type, operating system)
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referral source (the page you came from)
Date and time of visit
Clicks, scrolls, and other interactions

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect and store information about you. These technologies help us:

Remember your preferences and settings
Understand how you use our website
Improve website performance and user experience
Provide personalized content

For detailed information about the cookies we use and how to manage them, please read our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:

To provide and maintain our services: Including accurate Hijri calendar data, prayer times, and Islamic holiday information
To personalize your experience: Remembering your location and preferences to provide relevant content
To improve our website: Analyzing how users interact with our site to enhance functionality and content
To communicate with you: Responding to your inquiries, feedback, and support requests
To detect and prevent issues: Identifying technical problems, fraud, and security threats
To analyze trends: Generating statistics and insights for website improvement
To comply with legal obligations: Meeting regulatory requirements and responding to lawful requests

3. Third-Party Services and Disclosures

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects information such as how often users visit the site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site. We use this information only to improve our website and services.

Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

3.2 Google AdSense (Advertising)

We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites on the internet.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and/or other sites. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or aboutads.info.

Third-Party Vendors Disclosure: Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to our website. We do not control these third-party cookies and you should check the relevant third party's website for more information about these cookies.

3.3 Supabase (Database Services)

We use Supabase to store and manage user ratings, reviews, and other data. Supabase is GDPR-compliant and implements appropriate security measures to protect your data. For more information, see Supabase Privacy Policy.

3.4 Al Adhan API (Prayer Times)

We use the Al Adhan API to provide accurate prayer times based on your location. When you request prayer times, your location data (city or coordinates) is sent to this service. We do not store this data on their servers beyond what is necessary to fulfill your request.

3.5 When We May Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following situations:

With service providers: To perform services on our behalf (hosting, analytics, customer support)
For legal reasons: If required by law or to protect our rights, property, or safety
With your consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect the security of any personal information we process, including:

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
Secure database storage with access controls
Regular security audits and updates
Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis

However, please also remember that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We will only retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Specific retention periods:

Location preferences: Stored in your browser until you clear them
Cookie consent: 1 year or until you withdraw consent
Ratings and reviews: Stored indefinitely unless you request deletion
Analytics data: Retained by Google Analytics for 26 months
Contact form submissions: Retained for up to 2 years

6. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right to Rectification: Request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we limit how we use your information
Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to Object: Object to our processing of your personal information
Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent at any time
Right to Lodge a Complaint: File a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@hijriguide.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.

We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your data receives an adequate level of protection.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age (or 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.

If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at privacy@hijriguide.com. We will take steps to delete such information from our systems.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
Updating the "Last updated" date
Sending a notice to your email address (if we have one on file)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: privacy@hijriguide.com

Contact Form: Visit our Contact Page

Website: hijriguide.com

12. Related Policies

For more information about specific topics, please refer to:

Cookie Policy - Detailed information about cookies we use
Terms & Conditions - Rules and guidelines for using our website

Last updated: January 2025