Privacy Policy for BARQAT

Last Updated: [september 3, 2025]

Welcome to BARQAT! This application ("app") is developed by MATINSOFTECH ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

By using BARQAT, you agree to the collection and use of your information as described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information

BARQAT is designed with your privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account or provide personal information like your name, email address, or phone number to use the core features of the app.

b. Non-Personal Information Automatically Collected

• Approximate Location Data: The primary function of BARQAT is to provide accurate Islamic prayer (Namaz) times. To do this, the app requests permission to access your approximate location (from GPS or network sources). This location data is used solely to calculate prayer times for your specific city and country. We do not store or track your precise, continuous location. You can deny this permission and manually set your city within the app.
• Device Information: We may collect non-identifiable information about your device, such as the device model, operating system version, and mobile network information. This data helps us improve app performance and compatibility.
• Usage Data: We may collect information about how you interact with the app (e.g., which features you use most often). This helps us understand user preferences and improve the app.

c. Islamic Content

The app contains static Islamic data (e.g., Quranic verses, Hadiths, Duas) that is stored locally on your device. We do not collect data on your interaction with this content.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To calculate and display accurate prayer times.
• To send you local prayer time notifications.
• To troubleshoot and improve the functionality of the app.
• To analyze broad usage trends to enhance user experience.

3. Third-Party Services

BARQAT uses third-party services that may collect information used to identify you. Links to the privacy policies of these service providers are provided below:

• Google Play Services (for app distribution and potentially for location services): https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/

4. Data Storage and Security

Your approximate location data is processed in real-time and is not stored on our servers. Any preferences you set (like your manually selected city) are stored locally on your device. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect any information we hold, but remember that no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure.

5. Your Rights and Choices

• Location Access: You can grant or revoke permission for location access at any time through your device settings. Please note that revoking this permission will prevent the app from automatically updating your prayer times if you travel.
• Notifications: You can enable or disable prayer time notifications at any time through the app's settings or your device's notification settings.

6. Children's Privacy

BARQAT is safe for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with information, please contact us, and we will delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Thus, we advise you to review this page periodically for any changes. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us at:

[email protected]
www.matinsoftech.com
Biratnagar nepal