Minara Privacy Policy

Introduction

Minara ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App").

Minara is built with privacy at its core. You can use the app to view prayer times without creating an account. Your location data is transmitted to our servers to calculate accurate prayer times but is never stored or saved—it is immediately discarded after calculation.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

1. Provide Core Functionality
   • Calculate accurate prayer times for your location
   • Deliver prayer notifications (if enabled)
   • Sync your settings across devices (with account)
   • Authenticate your identity via Sign in with Apple (optional)
2. Improve the App
   • Analyze usage patterns to optimize performance
   • Improve prayer time accuracy and reliability
   • Monitor system stability and fix issues promptly
   • Develop new features based on user needs
3. Communicate With You
   • Send important updates about your account or service
   • Provide support and respond to inquiries
   • Notify you about changes to our policies or features
4. Ensure Security and Compliance
   • Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of the service
   • Meet legal, regulatory, and compliance obligations
   • Verify subscription status and access levels

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (AWS for cloud storage, Apple for authentication and subscriptions)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• Consent: When you explicitly consent to sharing

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• End-to-end encryption for data transmission
• Secure cloud storage with AWS
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Data minimization practices
• Device-based security with Apple's App Attest

Data Retention

• Location Data: Sent to servers for prayer time calculation but immediately discarded; never stored
• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Prayer Settings: Synced to cloud if you have an account; deleted when you delete your account
• Usage Data: Retained for 1 year for analytics (anonymous)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Use the app without creating an account (guest mode)
• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data at any time
• Export your data
• Opt out of certain data processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Disable notifications and location services

Children's Privacy

Minara is rated 9+ and is designed to be safe and appropriate for users aged 9 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Location Services

Minara uses your location to calculate accurate prayer times. You have full control over location access:

• Real-time Calculation: Your location is sent to our servers to calculate accurate prayer times based on your precise coordinates
• Not Stored: Location data is immediately discarded after prayer time calculation and is never saved or stored on our servers
• With Account: If you create an account, your preferred city/location may be stored for cloud sync across devices
• You can manually search and select any city instead of using automatic location detection
• You can disable location services at any time in iOS Settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the app after any changes constitutes acceptance of the new policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: