Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how Alif Islamic Dawah (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you use our website and mobile application (“Alif Islamic App”), collectively referred to as the Services.

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue using our Services immediately.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our Services:

1.1. Personal Information

When you register or interact with our Services, we may collect:

Your name and email address
Login credentials (securely stored and encrypted)
Location data (only if you enable location-based features such as prayer times or Qibla direction)
Contact details if you reach out to us for support or feedback

We do not collect sensitive financial details, social security numbers, or national identity numbers unless explicitly required and consented to.

1.2. Usage Data

We may automatically collect limited usage information such as:

Device type and operating system
IP address and approximate location
Interaction data (pages visited, buttons clicked, session time)
Error and performance logs

1.3. Optional Data

You may voluntarily provide data like saved preferences, Quran progress, or dua lists for a personalized experience. This is entirely optional and stored securely.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your data for the following purposes:

To provide, maintain, and improve our Services
To send notifications, reminders, and Islamic content (if enabled)
To manage user accounts and authentication
To respond to user requests and inquiries
To ensure service reliability and prevent misuse or fraud
To comply with applicable legal obligations

We never sell or trade your personal data to third parties.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

3.1. Service Providers

We use trusted third parties (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, or app store services) who help operate and improve our Services. They only have access to data necessary for their tasks and are required to protect it.

3.2. Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law, regulation, or legal process.

3.3. Safety and Protection

We may share information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Alif Islamic Dawah, our users, or the public.

4. COOKIES AND LOCAL STORAGE

Our website uses cookies to remember preferences, language settings, and login sessions.

The Alif Islamic App may use secure local storage for faster access to prayer times, Quran, and offline data.

You may disable cookies in your browser, though this may affect some functionalities.

5. DATA RETENTION

We retain your data only as long as necessary for providing Services or as required by law. When your account is deleted, related data is permanently removed, except minimal logs retained for security or legal compliance.

6. DATA SECURITY

We apply strict measures to safeguard your data:

Encrypted storage (SSL/TLS)
Limited internal access control
Regular system updates
Security audits and vulnerability checks

While we take strong precautions, no system is fully secure. You acknowledge this inherent risk when using digital services.

7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

Our Services are suitable for all audiences but do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 years of age. If we discover such data was collected unintentionally, it will be deleted immediately.

8. YOUR RIGHTS

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your data or account
Withdraw consent for non-essential communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at alifislamidawah@gmail.com.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFER

Your data may be transferred and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards to protect your data regardless of location.

10. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our Services may contain links to third-party platforms (e.g., donation sites, educational videos). We are not responsible for their privacy practices and recommend reviewing their policies before use.

11. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Updates will be reflected with a new “Last Modified” date. Your continued use of our Services after any update means you accept the revised policy.

12. DATA DELETION POLICY

If you wish to delete your account or personal data associated with Alif Islamic Dawah or the Alif Islamic App, you may request it manually by contacting us via email.

How to Request Data Deletion:

Send an email to alifislamidawah@gmail.com using the same email address linked to your account.
Include the subject line: “Data Deletion Request – [Your Name]”.
Our team will verify your identity and confirm your request.
Once confirmed, your data and account will be permanently deleted from our systems within 7–14 business days.
You will receive an email confirmation once the process is complete.

Please note: After deletion, your data cannot be recovered. Some minimal non-personal logs may remain for security and legal reasons.