Privacy Policy

Introduction

At Istighfar Club, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application. Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site or use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you register on the platform. The personal information we collect includes:

• Full name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Password (encrypted)
• Location data (if you grant permission)

Activity Information

We collect information about your spiritual activities on the platform, including:

• Zikhr tracking data (prayer completion, counts)
• Daily progress and statistics
• Leaderboard participation
• Login and usage timestamps

Automatically Collected Information

When you access our service, we may automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device information (browser type, operating system)
• IP address
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To create and manage your account
• To track and display your Zikhr progress
• To provide leaderboard functionality
• To send you notifications and reminders (if enabled)
• To improve our services and user experience
• To communicate with you about updates and features
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• To comply with legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We respect your privacy and do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following situations:

Public Information

Your name and general statistics may appear on the public leaderboard. Your detailed tracking information remains private and is never shared publicly.

Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, data analysis, and customer service.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days.

Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: You can access your personal information through your account settings
• Update: You can update your information at any time through your profile
• Delete: You can delete your account and all associated data
• Opt-out: You can opt-out of notifications and marketing communications
• Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a portable format

Children's Privacy

Our service is intended for users who are at least 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Users

Istighfar Club is operated globally and welcomes users from all countries. If you are accessing our services from outside your country, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries where our servers are located. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our service and hold certain information. Cookies are files with a small amount of data that are sent to your browser. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our 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 "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.