**Barelvi Prayer Times Privacy Policy**
Effective: 2026-04-14
This privacy notice describes how Barelvi Prayer Times ("we", "us") handles information in our app.
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## What we collect & why
We collect limited information necessary to operate the app.
### Location Data (Precise Location)
The app accesses **precise location data (GPS and network-based location)** from your device.
**Why we collect it:**
* To calculate accurate prayer times
* To determine Qibla direction
* To provide location-based Islamic features
**How it is handled:**
* Location data is processed **only on your device**
* We **do not store, transmit, or upload your location data to any server**
* We **do not share your location data with any third parties**
**Control:**
* You can disable location access anytime in your device settings
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### Device & Usage Data
We may collect limited technical information such as:
* Device type and OS version
* Basic app usage (e.g., features used)
This data is used only to:
* Improve app performance
* Fix errors and crashes
This information is **not linked to your identity** and is not stored on external servers.
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## How we use information
We use information to:
* Provide and maintain the app
* Calculate prayer times and related features
* Improve stability and performance
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## Third-party services
We **do not use third-party analytics, advertising, or tracking services**.
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## Data retention
* Location data is stored only locally on your device (if saved)
* We do not maintain any central database of user data
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## Your rights
You can:
* Disable location access anytime
* Clear app data from device settings
* Uninstall the app to remove all stored data
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## Contact
If you have questions about this policy, contact:
**Email:** [er.raza@hotmail.com](mailto:er.raza@hotmail.com)