Privacy Policy
Leicester Salaah Times
Last updated: 6 May 2026
Summary: Leicester Salaah Times does not collect, store, or share any personal information. The app does not use analytics, tracking, or advertising. All user preferences are stored locally on your device only.
1. Introduction
Leicester Salaah Times ("the App") is a free Islamic prayer times application available on iOS and Android. This privacy policy explains how we handle information when you use our App.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. The App is designed to function with minimal data collection, and we do not collect any personally identifiable information.
2. Information We Do NOT Collect
We want to be transparent about what we do not do:
- We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or any personal information
- We do not create user accounts or require registration
- We do not use analytics or tracking tools (no Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics, or similar)
- We do not use advertising or ad-tracking SDKs
- We do not collect device identifiers (no IDFA, Android ID, or similar)
- We do not send crash reports or diagnostics automatically
- We do not use cookies or similar tracking technologies
- We do not sell, share, or monetise any data
3. Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The App stores the following preferences locally on your device to provide its core functionality. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to us or any third party.
| Data | Purpose | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Selected mosque | To display prayer times for your chosen mosque | Device only |
| Notification preferences | Which prayers to receive reminders for, reminder timing, and notification type | Device only |
| Display settings | Font size preference for accessibility | Device only |
| Prayer tracking | If enabled, records which prayers you have marked as prayed (date and prayer name only) | Device only |
| Cached prayer data | Temporarily cached API responses (prayer times, mosque list) to reduce network usage. Automatically expires after 24 hours. | Device only |
4. Network Requests
The App connects to our servers to retrieve prayer timetable data. These requests are made over HTTPS (encrypted) and contain only:
- A mosque identifier (a number) to fetch the correct timetable
- A date to fetch prayer times for a specific day or month
No personal information, device identifiers, or tracking data is included in these requests. Our servers do not log or store information that could identify individual users.
5. Location Data
The App requests location permission only for the Qiblah calculator, which determines the direction of the Qiblah from your current position, and to calculate your distance to the selected mosque.
Important: Your location data is processed entirely on your device. It is never transmitted to our servers or any third party. Location access is optional: the App functions fully without it (a default location is used for the Qiblah feature if permission is not granted).
6. Notifications
If you enable prayer reminders, the App schedules local notifications on your device. These notifications are managed entirely by your device's operating system. No notification data is sent to external servers, and no push notification services (such as Firebase Cloud Messaging or Apple Push Notification Service) are used.
7. Third-Party Services
The App does not integrate any third-party analytics, advertising, social media, or tracking services. The only third-party code used consists of standard open-source libraries for networking (Retrofit/OkHttp on Android) and UI rendering, none of which collect user data.
8. Children's Privacy
The App does not knowingly collect any personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age in relevant jurisdictions). Since the App collects no personal data at all, it is safe for use by people of all ages.
9. Data Sharing
We do not share any data with third parties because we do not collect any data. The App includes share functionality that allows you to voluntarily share prayer times via your device's built-in sharing options (e.g. WhatsApp, SMS, email). This sharing is initiated and controlled entirely by you.
10. Data Retention
Since all data is stored locally on your device:
- Cached prayer data expires automatically after 24 hours
- Your preferences persist until you change them or uninstall the App
- Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data
11. Data Security
All network communication uses HTTPS encryption. On Android, cleartext (unencrypted) traffic is explicitly disabled. All data stored on your device is protected by your device's built-in security (screen lock, encryption).
12. Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete on our end. You can manage all locally stored data by:
- Changing your preferences within the App's settings
- Clearing the App's data or cache through your device settings
- Uninstalling the App to remove all associated data from your device
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the App's data practices, please contact us: