Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 2026
Ja'fari Shia ("we", "our", or "us") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, and shared when you use the Ja'fari Shia mobile application and website, including versions distributed via Google Play.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Location Data: Approximate and precise location (with permission) to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction.
- Device or Other Identifiers: Advertising ID, device identifiers, and instance identifiers used for ads and analytics.
- App Interactions: Information about how users interact with features within the app.
- Diagnostics & Crash Logs: Error reports, crash data, and performance diagnostics.
- Usage Data: General analytics data such as session duration and feature usage.
We do not require account creation and do not collect names, passwords, or financial information.
How We Use Information
- Provide core app functionality (prayer times, Qibla direction, Islamic calendar)
- Improve performance and fix technical issues
- Display advertisements
- Measure ad performance and prevent fraud
- Analyze app usage to enhance user experience
Advertising
The app displays advertisements through Google AdMob. AdMob may collect and use device identifiers, advertising IDs, and approximate location for ad personalization and fraud prevention.
Users in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, and other applicable regions are asked for consent before personalized ads are shown. Users may opt for non-personalized ads.
Analytics & Crash Reporting
We use Firebase Analytics and crash reporting tools to monitor app performance, diagnose issues, and improve reliability. These services may collect device information and app interaction data.
Location Data
Location access is used solely to calculate accurate prayer times and Qibla direction. Location data:
- Is requested only with user permission
- Is not sold
- Is not stored permanently by us
- Is not used for tracking outside app functionality
Data Sharing
We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers strictly for:
- Advertising (Google AdMob)
- Analytics and diagnostics (Firebase)
- Security and fraud prevention
We do not sell personal data to third parties.
Data Retention
Data collected through third-party services is retained according to their respective data retention policies. We do not store personal data on our own servers.
Children’s Privacy
This app is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Request access to data
- Request deletion of data
- Withdraw consent for personalized advertising
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised date.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
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