Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we protect your data and ensure your Islamic practice remains secure and private.
Rowhni is an Islamic companion app. The data controller responsible for your personal data is the app developer.
Contact for Privacy Matters: All privacy-related inquiries, data requests, and concerns must be submitted through Apple's App Store support system. We do not maintain direct email contact for privacy matters.
How to Contact:
We collect only essential data needed to provide Islamic features and improve your experience.
Device location for accurate prayer times and Qibla direction calculations.
Your settings, calculation methods, and notification preferences.
Privacy-friendly analytics via Plausible Analytics to understand app performance and feature usage - no personal data collected.
Non-personal contextual data for displaying relevant ads based on app content and Islamic topics - no tracking across apps or personal profiling.
We process your personal data only when we have a valid legal basis under GDPR and applicable privacy laws.
Processing necessary for contract performance:
Processing based on your explicit consent:
Contextual advertisements to support free app development:
We only share data with processors necessary for app functionality, all bound by data protection agreements.
Program Terms: In accordance with the Apple Developer Program License Agreement (Schedule 2), Apple acts as our agent for marketing and making apps available on the App Store and as merchant of record for paid transactions.
Purpose: App distribution, hosting, formatting for download, billing, refunds, tax handling, iCloud synchronization
Controller Roles:
• Apple is the controller for App Store transaction, account and receipt data.
• Rowhni is the controller for in‑app processing (e.g., preferences, location for prayer times) performed on your device or in our services.
Legal Safeguards: Apple's Privacy Policy, Data & Privacy portal, Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable
Data Types handled by Apple: App purchase history, receipts, refunds, region and tax data, Apple ID account metadata
Purpose: Display contextual advertisements to support free app development
Data Shared: Only non-personal contextual data (current app section, Islamic content category)
No Personal Data: No user identification, no tracking, no behavioral profiling
Legal Safeguards: Data Processing Agreements ensuring GDPR compliance and no personal data collection
Purpose: Privacy-friendly web analytics for app performance monitoring
Data Types: Aggregated usage statistics, no personal identification
GDPR Compliance: EU-based, no cookies, no personal data storage
To align with the Apple Developer Program License Agreement (Schedule 2):
When data is transferred outside the EEA/UK, we ensure adequate protection through legal mechanisms.
Data may be processed in Apple's data centers globally. Apple ensures protection through:
Regardless of processing location, your data protection rights under GDPR remain fully enforceable. You can exercise these rights through App Store support.
We apply data minimization principles and retain data only as long as legally required or necessary for legitimate purposes.
Storage: Device-local only, never transmitted to servers
Retention: Until app deletion or location permission withdrawal
Purpose: Real-time prayer time calculation
Storage: Processed entirely on-device using Apple's Core ML
Retention: Not stored - processed and discarded immediately
Purpose: Voice-powered dhikr counting
Storage: Device-local and optionally in iCloud
Retention: Until manually deleted or app uninstalled
Purpose: Maintain user customizations across devices
Storage: Plausible Analytics (EU-based, privacy-first)
Retention: Maximum 24 months aggregated data, no personal information
Purpose: App improvement and performance optimization
Storage: Not stored - processed in real-time only
Retention: Immediately discarded after ad display
Purpose: Show relevant Islamic-themed contextual advertisements
Under GDPR, CCPA, and other privacy laws, you have enforceable rights over your personal data. For in‑app data, exercise your rights through App Store support; for App Store transaction/account data, visit Apple’s Data & Privacy portal.
Request a complete copy of your personal data, including processing purposes and recipients.
Correct inaccurate personal data or complete incomplete information.
Request deletion of your personal data when processing is no longer necessary.
Limit processing of your data in specific legal circumstances.
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format for transfer.
Object to processing based on legitimate interests, including contextual advertisements.
Withdraw consent for optional features like notifications and analytics.
Lodge complaints with your local data protection authority if rights are violated.
All data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest using Apple's Data Protection APIs.
Voice processing on-device only, contextual ads without personal data collection, Plausible Analytics for privacy-friendly insights.
Keychain storage for sensitive data, regular security assessments, OWASP MASVS-L1 compliance for mobile app security.
Age Restrictions: Rowhni is designed for users 17+ as indicated in the App Store rating. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (COPPA) or 16 (GDPR Article 8).
Parental Notice: If you believe a child under the applicable age has provided personal information, immediately contact us through App Store support for prompt deletion.
Islamic Education: While Islamic content is educational, the app's technical features require mature handling of privacy settings and location permissions.
Educational Purpose: Rowhni provides Islamic prayer times, dhikr counting, and Quran reading features for personal spiritual practice and education.
No Religious Authority: The app and its developers do not represent any Islamic authority or institution. For religious rulings (fatawa), interpretation of Islamic law, or specific religious guidance, consult qualified Islamic scholars or recognized religious institutions.
Accuracy Disclaimer: While we strive for accuracy in prayer times and Islamic content, users should verify important religious information with local Islamic authorities.
Notification Method: Material changes to this Privacy Policy will be communicated through:
Your Options: If you disagree with material changes, you may delete the app. Continued use after notification constitutes acceptance under applicable law.
Version Control: This policy version is effective January 2025. Previous versions are archived and available upon request through App Store support.
Important: All privacy-related communication must go through Apple's App Store support system. We do not maintain direct email or other contact methods for privacy matters.
Data Subject Requests: Access, rectification, erasure, portability, and restriction requests.
Response Time: We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
Submit Request via App StoreReport Issues: Data breaches, unauthorized access, or privacy violations.
Escalation: If unsatisfied, contact your local Data Protection Authority.
Report via App StoreEU Users: We will designate an EU representative if legally required under GDPR Article 27.
UK Users: UK representative information available upon request through App Store support.
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