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: For all privacy-related inquiries, data requests, and concerns, contact us through our contact form. We respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
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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.
If you choose to sign in, we process your account identifier/email and the content you opt to sync (e.g., preferences, progress) via Firebase.
When you use the halal scanner, the camera reads ingredient text on-device. Recognized text may be sent to our AI provider for analysis; images are not stored.
Text you enter in “Ask Rowhni” is sent to OpenAI to generate a response. No account identifiers are attached to these requests.
Privacy-friendly analytics via Plausible Analytics to understand app performance and feature usage - no personal data collected.
The Android version of Rowhni does not display any advertisements. Where contextual ads are shown (other platforms/editions), only non-personal contextual data is used - no cross-app tracking 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: On Android, Google Play distributes the app, hosts updates, and acts as merchant of record for paid purchases and subscriptions (billing, refunds, taxes).
Controller Roles:
• Google is the controller for Play Store transaction, account and receipt data.
• Rowhni is the controller for in‑app processing performed on your device or in our services.
Data Types handled by Google Play: Purchase history, subscription status, region and tax data, Google account metadata
Purpose: Optional sign‑in, cloud sync of your data, and push notifications are powered by Firebase Authentication, Cloud Firestore, Cloud Storage and Cloud Messaging.
Data Types: Account identifier/email (only if you sign in), the app content you choose to sync, and a device push token
Legal Safeguards: Processed under Google's Data Processing Terms and Standard Contractual Clauses where applicable
Purpose: The optional “Ask Rowhni” assistant and AI‑assisted features send the text of your question (and, for the halal scanner, recognized ingredient text) to OpenAI to generate a response.
Data Types: The text you submit. No account identifiers are attached to these requests.
Legal Safeguards: Processed via the OpenAI API; API data is not used to train OpenAI's models.
Purpose: The mosque finder displays maps and nearby places. Your approximate location is sent to Google to return relevant results.
Data Types: Approximate location and map interaction data
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
Retention: Not stored - processed and discarded immediately
Purpose: Voice-powered dhikr counting
Storage: Device-local and, if you sign in, optionally synced to your account (iCloud on iOS, Firebase on Android)
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 the platform's data-protection APIs (Apple Data Protection on iOS, Android Keystore and file-based encryption on Android).
Voice processing on-device only, contextual ads without personal data collection, Plausible Analytics for privacy-friendly insights.
Secure keystore storage for sensitive data (iOS Keychain / Android Keystore), regular security assessments, OWASP MASVS-L1 compliance for mobile app security.
Age Restrictions: Rowhni is intended for a general audience as indicated by its app-store age 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 July 2026. Previous versions are archived and available upon request through our contact form.
Reach us any time through our contact form. Privacy and data-protection requests are answered within 30 days as required by GDPR.
Data Subject Requests: Access, rectification, erasure, portability, and restriction requests.
Response Time: We will respond within 30 days as required by GDPR.
Submit a RequestReport Issues: Data breaches, unauthorized access, or privacy violations.
Escalation: If unsatisfied, contact your local Data Protection Authority.
Report an IssueEU Users: We will designate an EU representative if legally required under GDPR Article 27.
UK Users: UK representative information available upon request through our contact form.
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