Privacy Policy
At Prayer Times, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This policy explains what information we collect and how we use it.
1. Data We Collect
We do not require registration and do not store personal data on our servers. The information we may handle is limited to:
- Geographic location: Used to calculate accurate prayer times and Qibla direction. Permission is optional, and your coordinates are stored only locally in your browser (localStorage).
- Language and preferences: Stored in your browser to provide a consistent experience across visits.
- Technical server logs: Include IP address, browser type, and visited pages, used for security and aggregated analytics only.
2. Cookies
We use two types of cookies:
- Essential: Necessary for site operation (storing language, location, reminder settings).
- Advertising: When Google AdSense is enabled, Google may use cookies to display personalized ads. You can manage these through Google Ads Settings.
3. Third-Party Services
The site uses the following services to provide a complete experience:
- OpenStreetMap Nominatim: for city search and reverse geocoding.
- Wikipedia API: to fetch historical and city information on About pages.
- Google Fonts: for loading the Cairo Arabic font.
- Google AdSense (optional): to display ads that help keep the site free.
4. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Decline location permission without affecting your browsing.
- Clear locally stored site data via your browser settings.
- Disable personalized ads through Google settings.
- Request additional information via our Contact page.
5. Children
The site is open to everyone and is not specifically targeted at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from any user.
6. Policy Updates
We may update this policy periodically. The last update date will appear at the top of the page. Continued use of the site after changes means acceptance of the updated version.
7. Contact
For any questions about this policy, please visit our Contact page.