Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

At Zuraan Ltd ("we," "our," or "us"), we are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with Islamic principles of trust (amanah), transparency, and respect for personal boundaries. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our services.

This policy applies to all our services, including PraySalat (praysalat.com), IslamicAPI (islamicapi.com), and our upcoming mobile applications and messaging platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: Name, email address, password, and profile preferences
• Location Data: City, country, or coordinates for prayer time calculations (with your permission)
• Religious Preferences: Prayer calculation methods, madhab preferences, and notification settings
• Communication Data: Messages you send through our contact forms or support channels
• Subscription Information: Payment details and subscription preferences (processed securely through third-party providers)

2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

• Usage Data: How you interact with our services, features used, and time spent
• Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, and app version
• Log Data: IP address, access times, pages visited, and error logs
• Cookies and Tracking: Small data files to enhance your experience (see our Cookie Policy)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to provide authentic Islamic digital services and enhance your spiritual journey:

• Prayer Services: Calculate accurate prayer times and Qibla direction based on your location
• Mosque Discovery: Help you find nearby mosques and Islamic centers
• Zakat Calculations: Provide personalized Zakat calculations and nisab values
• API Services: Deliver IslamicAPI data to developers building Islamic applications
• Communication: Send important updates, prayer reminders, and Islamic content (with your consent)
• Service Improvement: Analyze usage patterns to enhance our services and develop new features
• Security: Protect against fraud, abuse, and ensure the safety of our community

4. How We Share Your Information

We respect your privacy and only share your information in limited circumstances:

• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share information with third parties
• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help us operate our services (payment processors, hosting providers) under strict confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect the rights and safety of our users
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with advance notice to users)

We will never: Sell your personal information to third parties or use it for purposes that contradict Islamic values.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your personal information, treating your data as an amanah (trust):

• Encryption: All data transmission uses SSL/TLS encryption
• Secure Storage: Personal data is stored in encrypted databases with restricted access
• Access Control: Only authorized personnel can access user data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Audits: We conduct regular security assessments and updates
• Data Minimization: We only collect and retain data necessary for our services

6. Your Privacy Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct any inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Objection: Object to certain uses of your personal information
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@zuraan.com.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

• Account Data: Retained until account deletion or 3 years of inactivity
• Usage Logs: Automatically deleted after 12 months
• Communication Records: Kept for 2 years for support purposes
• Financial Records: Retained for 7 years as required by UK law

8. Children's Privacy & Islamic Values

We are committed to creating safe, secure, and Islamically-guided digital experiences for Muslim families. While our primary services are designed for users 13 years and older, we recognize the importance of protecting young Muslims in the digital space.

Children Under 13

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age without verified parental consent. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will delete it immediately. Parents who believe their child has provided personal information to us should contact us at support@zuraan.com.

Youth (Ages 13-17) - Islamic Guidance

• We strongly encourage parental involvement and supervision for all users under 18
• All content is filtered to align with Islamic values and teachings
• Enhanced privacy settings are automatically enabled for users under 18
• Limited data collection focuses only on essential Islamic services
• No behavioral advertising or tracking for users under 18

Family-Safe Features

In accordance with Islamic principles of protecting the young (hifz al-nasl), we implement additional safeguards:

• Content moderation ensuring adherence to Islamic values
• Parental controls and monitoring capabilities
• Educational Islamic content suitable for young Muslims
• Zero tolerance for inappropriate content or interactions
• Regular security audits with focus on child safety

Parents are encouraged to review our services with their children and contact us with any concerns about content or safety at family@zuraan.com.

9. International Data Transfers

As we serve Muslims worldwide, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes via email or through our services.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.