Privacy Policy for Event Qibla
Last Updated: June 23, 2025
Event Qibla ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you use our Event Qibla mobile application ("App") built with React Native and JavaScript. The App helps users find mosques and local mosque events within a specified radius based on their location and a database of mosque events.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the App.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information when you use the App:
a. Personal Information
Location Data: With your consent, we collect precise location data (e.g., GPS coordinates) to identify mosques and events within your specified radius. You can disable location access at any time through your device settings, but this may limit the App's functionality.
User-Provided Information: If you create an account or interact with certain features (e.g., event registration or RSVPs), we may collect personal details such as your name, email address, or phone number.
User Preferences: We may collect preferences you set in the App, such as notification settings or preferred radius for mosque searches.
b. Non-Personal Information
Usage Data: We collect anonymized data about how you interact with the App, such as search queries, pages viewed, and features used, to improve our services.
Device Information: We may collect information about your device, such as device type, operating system, and unique device identifiers, to optimize the App's performance.
c. Mosque and Event Data
We maintain a database of mosque events and programs, which includes publicly available information about mosque locations, event schedules, and organizer details. This data is sourced from mosques, event organizers, or publicly available information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
Provide Core Functionality: To locate mosques and display events within your specified radius based on your location.
Personalize Your Experience: To tailor event recommendations and notifications based on your preferences and location.
Improve the App: To analyze usage patterns and enhance the App’s performance, features, and user experience.
Communicate with You: To send notifications about upcoming events, App updates, or respond to your inquiries (if you provide contact information).
Ensure Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following cases:
With Mosque Organizers: If you RSVP or register for an event, your information (e.g., name or email) may be shared with the event organizer to facilitate your participation.
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics) who assist in operating the App, provided they agree to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.
Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.
Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity, with continued protection under this Privacy Policy.
4. Data Storage and Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your data is stored on secure servers and retained only for as long as necessary to provide the App’s services or as required by law. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal information, except for anonymized data used for analytics.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Location Data: You can enable or disable location access through your device settings. Disabling location access may prevent the App from finding mosques or events near you.
Account Information: If you have an account, you can update or delete your personal information through the App’s settings or by contacting us.
Notifications: You can opt out of push notifications or email communications via the App’s settings.
Data Access and Deletion: Depending on your jurisdiction (e.g., GDPR for EU residents or CCPA for California residents), you may have rights to access, correct, or delete your personal information. Contact us at [insert contact email] to exercise these rights.
6. Third-Party Services
The App may contain links to third-party websites or services (e.g., mosque websites or event registration platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
7. Children’s Privacy
The App is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us to have it removed.
8. International Data Transfers
If you use the App from outside the country where our servers are located, your information may be transferred to and processed in another country. By using the App, you consent to such transfers, subject to applicable data protection laws.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated policy in the App or through other communication channels. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Email: kamal.aldeen@proton.me
Thank you for trusting Event Qibla with your information.