Privacy Policy for Bayaan App

Privacy Policy for Bayaan App
Effective Date: 22 December 2025
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Bayaan (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you use the Bayaan mobile application (the “App”).

By accessing or using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
We collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide and that is necessary to deliver the App’s core functionality, including:

- Email address (for account access, authentication, and support)
- User preferences including:
- Salah calculation method
- Madhab preference
- Prayer time adjustments
- Notification settings
- We do not collect phone numbers.

B. Location Information
Bayaan App uses location information solely to calculate accurate Salah timings.

Location may be provided manually by selecting a city or region
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Or obtained through device location services with your explicit permission

Only approximate location is usedLocation data is not used for tracking, profiling, or advertising purposes. You may disable location access at any time, though this may impact prayer time accuracy.

C. Automatically Collected Information
To ensure app reliability and performance, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:
- Device type and operating system
- App version
- Crash reports and basic usage analytics
- This information is aggregated and does not directly identify you.

D. Advertising Identifiers (Future Provision)
Bayaan App does not currently display advertisements. If advertising is introduced in the future:
- Non-personal advertising identifiers (such as Android Advertising ID or iOS IDFA) may be used
- Advertising will comply with applicable privacy and data protection laws
- Users will be provided any required consent or opt-out options

2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To calculate and display accurate Salah timings
- To personalize prayer notifications and app behavior
- To operate, maintain, and improve the AppTo respond to user inquiries and provide customer support
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligationsTo enable optional future features, including advertising if introduced

3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information only in the following circumstances:

Service Providers
Trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the App (such as analytics or hosting services), under strict confidentiality obligations.

Legal Requirements
When required to comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Bayaan App and its users.

Advertising Partners (Future)
If advertising is implemented in the future, limited data may be shared with advertising partners in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws, and only where user consent is required and obtained.

4. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to provide the App’s services, fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or comply with legal obligations.Users may request deletion of their personal information at any time.

5. Your Privacy Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal informationCorrect or update inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your informationWithdraw consent for location access
- To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

6. Children’s Privacy
Bayaan is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If such information is identified, it will be deleted promptly.

7. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated through the App or other appropriate means. Continued use of the App after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: info@bayaanapp.com
Address: Ontario, Canada