Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 11, 2024

Introduction

At DeenPost, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our Islamic companion services, including:

DeenPost Website (accessible at https://www.deenpost.com)
DeenPost Mobile Application (available on iOS and Android)

By using DeenPost, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and others who access or use our services.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

Account means a unique account created for you to access our Service or parts of our Service.
Affiliate means an entity that controls, is controlled by or is under common control with a party, where “control” means ownership of 50% or more of the shares, equity interest or other securities entitled to vote for election of directors or other managing authority.
Application (or App) refers to DeenPost, the mobile software program provided by the Company, available on iOS and Android platforms.
Company (referred to as either “the Company”, “We”, “Us” or “Our” in this Agreement) refers to DeenPost.
Cookies are small files that are placed on your computer, mobile device or any other device by a website, containing the details of your browsing history on that website among its many uses.
Country refers to New South Wales, Australia.
Device means any device that can access the Service such as a computer, a cellphone, or a digital tablet.
Personal Data is any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service refers to the Website and/or the Application, depending on how you access DeenPost.
Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes the data on behalf of the Company.
Usage Data refers to data collected automatically, either generated by the use of the Service or from the Service infrastructure itself.
Website refers to DeenPost, accessible from https://www.deenpost.com.
You means the individual accessing or using the Service, or the company, or other legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Service, as applicable.

Information We Collect

Personal Data

While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:

Email address
First name and last name
Usage Data

Location Information (Mobile App)

We request permission to access your device location in order to provide accurate prayer times based on your geographical position. This data is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers unless you explicitly consent to cloud synchronization.

Important: If you deny location access, you can still manually set your location in the app to use prayer time features.

Notification Permissions (Mobile App)

We request permission to send notifications for:

Prayer time reminders
Islamic reminders and daily verses
Custom alerts and updates

Notification data is handled entirely on your device and is not stored or shared. You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings or within the app preferences.

Usage Data

Usage Data is collected automatically when using the Service.

For Website users, Usage Data may include:

Your Device’s Internet Protocol address (IP address)
Browser type and version
The pages of our Service that you visit
The time and date of your visit
The time spent on those pages
Unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data

For Mobile App users, Usage Data may include:

Prayer time notification preferences
Quran reading progress and bookmarks
Quiz performance and streaks
App usage patterns and feature interactions
Device model and operating system version
Mobile device unique ID

Device Information

We collect device-specific data, including:

Device model
Operating system version
App version
Browser type (for website)

This information is used solely to improve compatibility and performance across different devices and platforms.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies (Website)

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Website and store certain information. Tracking technologies used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyze our Service.

Types of Cookies we use:

Necessary/Essential Cookies: Session cookies essential to provide you with services available through the Website and to enable you to use some of its features.
Cookies Policy/Notice Acceptance Cookies: Persistent cookies that identify if users have accepted the use of cookies on the Website.
Functionality Cookies: Persistent cookies that allow us to remember choices you make when you use the Website, such as remembering your language preference.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept Cookies, you may not be able to use some parts of our Website.

How We Use Your Information

The Company may use Personal Data for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our Service, including to monitor the usage of our Service
To provide accurate prayer times based on your location
To send Islamic reminders and notifications for prayer times, daily Quran verses, and hadith
To personalize your experience with customized content and recommendations
To track your progress including Quran reading progress and quiz performance
To manage your Account and provide access to different functionalities of the Service
For the performance of a contract for the products, items, or services you have purchased
To contact you by email, push notifications, or other forms of electronic communication regarding updates, security notices, or informative communications
To provide you with news, special offers, and general information about our services
To manage your requests and attend to your inquiries
For business transfers in connection with a merger, sale of assets, or acquisition
For other purposes such as data analysis, identifying usage trends, and improving our Service

We may share your personal information in the following situations:

With Service Providers: To monitor and analyze the use of our Service, to contact you, or to provide specific functionalities.
For business transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of Company assets, financing, or acquisition.
With Affiliates: We may share your information with our affiliates, who will honor this Privacy Policy.
With business partners: To offer you certain products, services, or promotions.
With your consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.

Data Storage and Security

Your privacy is a top priority. We take appropriate security measures to protect your data:

Most user data is stored locally on your device (especially for the mobile app)
Cloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest
We use industry-standard security protocols
Access to data is strictly limited and monitored
We retain your information only as long as needed to deliver our services or comply with legal obligations

Security Note: While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Data, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Services

DeenPost integrates with the following third-party services to provide essential Islamic content and app features:

For Mobile App:

Prayer Times API – for accurate prayer time calculations
Quran API – for Quranic text and translations
Audio Services – for Quran recitation
Analytics Services – for monitoring app performance

For Website:

Content Delivery Networks (CDN) – for faster content delivery
Analytics Services – for monitoring website performance
Social Media Platforms – for embedded content and sharing functionality

These services may collect limited data under their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies separately.

Retention of Your Personal Data

The Company will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to:

Comply with our legal obligations
Resolve disputes
Enforce our legal agreements and policies

Usage Data is generally retained for a shorter period of time, except when used to strengthen security or improve functionality.

Transfer of Your Personal Data

Your information, including Personal Data, is processed at the Company’s operating offices and in any other places where the parties involved in the processing are located. This means that this information may be transferred to and maintained on computers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ.

Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

Access and review your personal information
Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Delete your account and associated data
Opt out of certain notifications or data collection
Export your data in a portable format
Restrict processing of your personal data under certain conditions
Object to processing of your personal data under certain conditions

CCPA Privacy Rights (California Residents)

Under the CCPA, California consumers have the right to:

Request disclosure of personal data collected
Request deletion of personal data
Request that a business not sell their personal data

If you make a request, we have one month to respond.

Every user is entitled to:

The right to access your personal data
The right to rectification of inaccurate data
The right to erasure under certain conditions
The right to restrict processing
The right to object to processing
The right to data portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the Contact Us section below.

Children’s Privacy

DeenPost is suitable for users of all ages, including children learning about Islam. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verified parental consent.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your child has provided us with Personal Data, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Data from anyone under the age of 13 without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.

If we need to rely on consent as a legal basis for processing your information and your country requires consent from a parent, we may require your parent’s consent before we collect and use that information.

App Permissions (Mobile App)

DeenPost may request the following device permissions to function properly:

Permission	Purpose
Location Access	Used to determine your prayer times based on your current location
Notification Access	Used to send prayer time alerts and Islamic reminders
Storage Access	Used to cache Quran audio for offline playback
Network Access	Used to fetch Islamic content, prayer times, and updates

You will be prompted to grant these permissions, and you may manage them anytime through your device settings.

Links to Other Websites

Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third-party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.

We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services.

Disclosure of Your Personal Data

Business Transactions

If the Company is involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.

Law Enforcement

Under certain circumstances, the Company may be required to disclose your Personal Data if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or a government agency).

Other Legal Requirements

The Company may disclose your Personal Data in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

Comply with a legal obligation
Protect and defend the rights or property of the Company
Prevent or investigate possible wrongdoing in connection with the Service
Protect the personal safety of Users of the Service or the public
Protect against legal liability

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

We will post the updated version on our Website and in the App
We will revise the “Last updated” date at the top
We will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Service prior to the change becoming effective (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Service after changes are posted implies your acceptance of the updated policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please reach out:

Email: contact@deenpost.com
Website: Contact Form

Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours.

This Privacy Policy applies to both the DeenPost website and mobile application. By using either platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.