Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Daily Noor App ("DNA", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and website.

1. Information We Collect

Information Stored on Your Device

• No Account Required: Daily Noor App does not require or create an online account.
• Prayer Tracker Data: Your prayer tracking history, streaks, and Qazaa records are stored locally on your device.
• Preferences and Progress: Settings, bookmarks, favourites, and learning progress are stored locally on your device.

Information Collected Automatically

• Location Data: With your permission, we access your device's GPS to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction and to find nearby mosques and halal restaurants. Coordinates are sent only to the relevant third-party service when needed and are not stored by Daily Noor App.
• Standard Network Information: Third-party content and location services may receive standard network information, such as an IP address, when your device requests data from them.

Information We Do Not Collect

• We do not collect or track your browsing history
• We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising purposes
• We do not use tracking technologies for targeted advertising
• We do not use analytics trackers or third-party artificial intelligence
• We do not collect data from your contacts, camera, or microphone

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide accurate prayer times based on your location
• Calculate Qibla direction from your current position
• Find nearby mosques and halal restaurants
• Store your preferences (theme, notification settings, learning progress) locally on your device
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Send prayer time notifications and reminders (with your permission)

3. Data Storage

Daily Noor App follows a local-first approach:

• Local Storage: Most of your data (prayer history, preferences, learning progress, Tasbih counts, favourites, offline Quran audio) is stored directly on your device using AsyncStorage and the device file system.
• Server-Side: The app communicates with external APIs for prayer time calculations, Quranic text, and audio files. No personal data is stored on our servers.
• Third-Party Services: We use Aladhan API for prayer time calculations and alquran.cloud for Quranic text. These services receive only the data necessary to fulfil their function (e.g., your coordinates for prayer times).

4. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Aladhan API: Receives coordinates and the selected calculation method to return prayer times.
• alquran.cloud: Serves requested Quranic text and translations; no profile or app account data is sent.
• OpenStreetMap/Overpass: Receives coordinates or a location search to find nearby mosques and halal restaurants.
• EveryAyah.com and IslamCan: Serve requested Quran and Adhan audio files; no profile or app account data is sent.

External video links: Seerah episodes open on YouTube when you choose to watch them. YouTube's privacy policy and terms apply while using its app or website. Daily Noor stores your manually marked watched episodes only on your device and does not send that progress to YouTube or track what you watch there.

5. Notifications

With your explicit permission, Daily Noor App may send you:

• Prayer time reminders and Adhan alerts
• Advance prayer notifications
• Virtue reminders and spiritual prompts
• Ramadan-specific notifications during the holy month

You can customise or disable notifications at any time through the app settings or your device settings.

6. Children's Privacy

Daily Noor App includes a Kids Section designed for younger users. This section contains age-appropriate Islamic content including stories, quizzes, and learning material. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The Kids Section operates entirely with locally stored data and does not require account creation or data submission.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• All communications between the app and external services use HTTPS encryption
• We do not store sensitive personal data on our servers
• Local data on your device is protected by your device's own security measures

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request information about what data we hold about you
• Delete: Clear all locally stored data by uninstalling the app or clearing app data in your device settings
• Opt Out: Disable notifications, location access, or any other permissions at any time through your device settings
• Portability: Request a copy of your data by contacting us
• Withdraw Consent: Revoke any previously granted permissions through your device settings

9. Data Retention

• Most data is stored locally on your device and persists until you uninstall the app or clear app data.
• We do not maintain user accounts or profiles on our servers.

10. International Users

Daily Noor App may be offered in selected App Store regions. Your data is processed as described in this policy and in accordance with applicable local laws.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of data sales. We do not sell personal information.

12. European Users (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and the right to object. Contact us at Salaam@dailynoorapp.com to exercise these rights.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.