Effective Date: 7th October 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Masjid Connect collects, uses, and shares information about you through our mobile application and related services (collectively, the "Service").
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in a few different ways:
1.1. Information You Provide to Us
This includes the public nickname and unique username you create for your contributor profile.
1.2. Information From Third-Party Services (Google Sign-In)
When you choose to create an account and sign in using Google, we receive certain information from your Google account. This may include your name, email address, and profile picture. We use this information solely to create and authenticate your account and to pre-fill your profile details for your convenience. We do not receive or store your Google account password.
1.3. Information You Contribute
We collect the data you voluntarily submit about masjids, such as their names, prayer times, locations, and facilities ("User Content").
1.4. Anonymous Usage Information
We assign an anonymous Session ID to your device to link your contributions over time without requiring personally identifiable information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Service.
- To authenticate you and secure your account.
- To publicly display your nickname alongside the contributions you make, fostering a community of trust and accountability.
- To understand and analyze how you use our Service to improve its functionality and user experience.
3. How We Share Your Information
Your privacy is paramount. We do not sell your personal data.
- Publicly Shared Information: Your chosen nickname and your contributions are publicly visible to all users of the Service. Your username may also be visible.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
4. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, as no electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date." You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at help@masjidconnect.app.