Privacy Policy

Who we are

Namaz Buddy is a product of Coftware (“we”, “us”). We operate namazbuddy.com and the Namaz Buddy mobile application. This policy explains what we collect, why, and your choices. The website publishes editorial pages and a blog; accounts and most personal features live in the app.

What we collect

• Account: email, username, and sign-in via Google or Apple when you create an account.
• Profile choices: country, language, selected prayer place, optional fasting check-ins, and notification preferences you set.
• Prayer and Qur’an use: prayer marks, optional Mushaf progress, and (when shipped) gameplay such as matches, lives, and quiz answers.
• Location: only with your permission, to calculate prayer times and Qibla. You may also pick a place manually without sharing GPS.
• Device and notifications: push tokens (for example via OneSignal), installation identifiers, app version, and crash/diagnostic logs.
• Purchases: store receipts for in-app purchases. We do not store full card numbers.
• Website: standard server logs and pages you visit. The public site does not host a social feed.

Because the app is about prayer and Islamic practice, some data may allow inference of religious belief or practice (for example prayer reminders or place selection). We treat that as sensitive and use it only to provide the features you request.

How we use it

To run the product: keep your profile, calculate and display prayer times, send Adhan or reminder notifications you opted into, restore purchases, show optional rewarded ads you choose, and improve reliability and features. Mood (Hal), when available, is stored to serve a verse from a curated pool; it is not posted and is not used as a medical or therapeutic profile.

We do not sell personal data.

Sharing and service providers

We share data with processors that help us operate the service, under contracts or store policies that limit use to providing their service, for example:

• Apple and Google for sign-in and app distribution.
• OneSignal (or similar) for push notifications you enable.
• Hosting and infrastructure for the API and website.
• Analytics or crash reporting tools we enable to keep the app stable.

We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect rights and safety, or as part of a merger or asset transfer where the recipient agrees to handle data consistently with this policy.

Your choices and rights

You can change language, place, and notification settings in the app. You can revoke location or notification permission in system settings. You can request account deletion from the app or by emailing namazbuddy@gmail.com.

Subject to applicable law, you may also ask to access, correct, export, or restrict processing of personal data we hold about you. We may need to verify your request. Contact namazbuddy@gmail.com.

Retention

We keep account and profile data while your account is active. After deletion we delete or anonymise data tied to you unless we must keep a record (for example a processed purchase or legal claim) for a required period. Local-only data on your device (such as some preferences) is removed when you clear app data or uninstall, subject to your OS.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data (access controls, encrypted transport, limited staff access). No method of transmission or storage is perfectly secure. Please use a strong unique password for any linked accounts and contact us if you suspect misuse.

Children

Namaz Buddy is not directed at children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under that age. If you believe a child has provided data, contact namazbuddy@gmail.com and we will delete it.

International use

We may process and store data in countries other than where you live (including where our hosts and processors operate). Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for such transfers.

Changes

We may update this policy as the product evolves. The “Last updated” date above will change. Material changes that affect your rights will be highlighted in the app or on the site when practical. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised policy where permitted by law.

Contact

Questions or requests: namazbuddy@gmail.com. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.