Sahab Athan Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 25, 2026

App: Sahab Athan - Islamic Prayer Companion

Introduction

Sahab Athan ("we," "our," or "us") is developed and operated by Sahab Solutions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Sahab Athan mobile application.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us when using Sahab Athan:

• Account Information: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
• Location Data: Your location is used to calculate accurate prayer times and Qibla direction. Location data is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers.
• App Preferences: Your settings including preferred calculation method, athan sounds, notification preferences, and display options
• Prayer Tracking: If you choose to track your prayers, this data is stored to help you monitor your prayer consistency

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide accurate prayer times based on your location
• Calculate and display the Qibla direction
• Send prayer time notifications and athan alerts
• Sync your preferences and settings across devices
• Track your prayer history (if enabled)
• Send important service-related notifications
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Analyze usage patterns to improve app functionality

Location Data

Sahab Athan requires location access to provide accurate prayer times and Qibla direction:

• How We Use Location: Your location is used solely to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction
• Local Processing: Location calculations are performed on your device; we do not transmit your location to our servers
• Manual Entry: You can manually enter your location if you prefer not to share your GPS location
• Background Access: If enabled, background location is used only to update prayer times when you travel

Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using Google Firebase services:

• Firebase Authentication: Securely manages your login credentials
• Cloud Firestore: Stores your preferences and prayer tracking data
• Firebase Security Rules: Ensures users can only access their own data

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Third-Party Services

Sahab Athan integrates with the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: Authentication, database, and analytics
• Firebase Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics to improve the app
• Apple App Store: App distribution and payment processing
• RevenueCat: Subscription management (if applicable)

These services have their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.

In-App Purchases and Subscriptions

If Sahab Athan offers paid features or subscriptions in the future, payments will be processed through the Apple App Store. We do not directly collect or store your payment information such as credit card numbers.

We may collect and store:

• Subscription Status: Whether you have an active subscription
• Purchase History: Records of subscription purchases for customer support
• Subscription Type: The type of subscription you have (if applicable)

All payment processing is handled by Apple according to their privacy policy.

Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to collect anonymous usage data to help us understand how users interact with the app and to improve its functionality. This data includes:

• App usage patterns (which features are used most)
• Device information (device type, operating system version)
• Crash reports and performance data

This analytics data is aggregated and does not personally identify you.

Children's Privacy

Sahab Athan is rated 4+ on the App Store and is suitable for all ages. We are committed to protecting the privacy of children who use our app:

• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent
• We recommend that parents or guardians supervise their children's use of the app
• If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information without your consent, please contact us

Data Retention

We retain your data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You can delete your data by:

• Deleting your account through the app settings
• Contacting us to request complete account deletion

Upon account deletion, all your personal data including preferences and prayer tracking data will be permanently removed from our servers.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information stored in the app
• Correct inaccurate information through the app settings
• Delete your account and associated data
• Disable location access at any time through your device settings
• Opt-out of non-essential communications

No Data Sharing

Sahab Athan is designed for individual use. Your prayer tracking data and personal preferences are private and are not shared with other users or third parties, except as described in this policy for service operation purposes.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, for significant changes, through in-app notifications.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or Sahab Athan's data practices, please contact us at:

Sahab Solutions
Email: sahab@sahab-solutions.com
Website: sahab-solutions.com