Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 2024
Our Commitment: IslamZKT is committed to protecting your privacy while providing authentic Islamic tools and services. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information in accordance with Islamic principles of trust (Amanah) and transparency.
📊Data Collection & Use
We collect minimal data necessary for providing Islamic tools and services. Our data collection practices are designed to respect your privacy while delivering accurate Islamic calculations and services:
- Location Data: Used exclusively for prayer times calculation and Qibla direction. This data is processed locally on your device when possible and is not stored permanently on our servers.
- Calculation Inputs: Zakat calculations, crypto Zakat inputs, and other Islamic tool data are processed to provide accurate results. Personal financial information is not stored beyond the current session.
- Usage Analytics: Basic, anonymized usage statistics to improve app performance and user experience. This includes feature usage patterns and crash reports, but no personal identification.
- Preferences: Language selection, prayer time settings, calculation history, and app customizations to enhance your experience.
🍪Cookies & Local Storage
We use cookies and local storage to enhance your experience:
- Save your language preferences and regional settings
- Store prayer time configurations and notification preferences
- Maintain calculation history for your convenience
- Remember your preferred Islamic calendar settings
This information is stored locally on your device and can be cleared at any time through your device settings.
🔒Data Security & Protection
Your privacy is our sacred trust (Amanah). We implement comprehensive security measures:
- Local Processing: Most calculations are performed locally on your device to keep sensitive data private
- Encryption: All data transmissions use industry-standard SSL/TLS encryption
- Minimal Data Storage: We store only essential data required for service functionality
- Regular Security Audits: Our systems undergo regular security assessments
- No Financial Data Storage: Zakat calculation inputs are not permanently stored on our servers
🔗Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services that align with Islamic values:
- Prayer Time Data: Reliable Islamic organizations and astronomical calculation services
- Analytics: Anonymized usage analytics to improve app performance
- Cloud Hosting: Secure hosting services with strong privacy protections
- Crash Reporting: Anonymous crash reports to improve app stability
All third-party services are carefully vetted and comply with reasonable data protection standards.
⏰Data Retention
We practice data minimization in accordance with Islamic principles:
- Personal data is kept only as long as necessary for providing services
- Locally stored preferences remain until you manually delete them
- Analytics data is anonymized and aggregated
- Inactive accounts may have associated data removed after reasonable periods
👤Your Rights & Control
You have full control over your personal information:
- Access: Request information about data we have collected
- Modification: Update or correct your personal information
- Deletion: Request removal of your personal data
- Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
- Opt-out: Disable analytics or specific data collection features
👶Children's Privacy
Our services are designed for general audiences and Islamic education. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information, please contact us immediately for prompt removal.
🔄Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted here with a revised "Last updated" date. Significant changes will be communicated through the app or our website.
🌍International Users
IslamZKT serves Muslims worldwide. We comply with applicable privacy laws including GDPR, CCPA, and other regional privacy regulations while maintaining our commitment to Islamic principles.