Privacy Policy for Vakat.ba

At Vakat.ba, we take your privacy seriously and are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines the types of data we collect, how it is used, and your rights regarding this data.

Information We Collect

1. Location Data

Precise Location: Vakat.ba collects and uses your device’s precise location to provide accurate prayer times (vaktija) and Qibla directions for your current location. This is essential to ensure that the services you receive are customized to your geographical location.

Background Location: We may also collect your location in the background to keep prayer notifications and related features accurate, even when the app is not actively in use. You will have the option to disable background location collection at any time in your device settings.

How We Use Your Data

We use your location data to deliver personalized services such as prayer time calculations, Qibla direction, and calendar adjustments based on your geographical location. Your location information is used solely for the purpose of enhancing your experience within the app and is not shared with third-party services for marketing or advertising purposes.

Data Retention and Sharing

Data Retention: We retain your location data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

Data Sharing: We do not share your location data with third-party companies, except in cases where it is required by law or for the functioning of the app (such as Google location services for calculating accurate times).

Your Control Over Your Data

You have full control over your data. You can enable or disable location permissions at any time by adjusting your device settings. However, please note that some features of the app may not function optimally if location services are disabled.

Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information and ensure that it is not accessed, disclosed, or altered without proper authorization.

Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.

Prominent Disclosure for Location and Background Location

Vakat.ba collects your location data, both while the app is in use and in the background, to provide accurate prayer times and Qibla directions based on your current location.

This data is essential for the core functionalities of the app, including delivering prayer notifications and ensuring correct timing and Qibla directions even when the app is not active. You can disable location collection at any time through your device settings.