Overview
Shems is a free Islamic prayer and worship companion app. Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights.
Location Data
Purpose: We use your device's GPS to calculate accurate prayer times and Qibla direction for your location.
Storage: Your location is stored locally on your device only. It is never uploaded to our servers.
Third party: Your coordinates are sent to the Aladhan API solely to retrieve prayer times. No personal identifiers are included.
Local App Data
Your prayer settings, dhikr counts, favorite names, and preferences are stored locally on your device. This data never leaves your device and is deleted when you uninstall the app.
Advertising
Shems uses Google AdMob to display non-personalized ads only. We do not collect or share any personal data for advertising purposes.
AdMob may collect device identifiers and general location (country or region) for ad serving and fraud prevention, as described in Google's privacy policy.
Data We Do Not Collect
- We do not collect names, email addresses, or personal information
- We do not collect browsing history or usage analytics
- We do not sell or share any user data with third parties
- We do not use tracking or fingerprinting technologies
Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Ad serving | View |
| Aladhan API | Prayer times | View |
Children's Privacy
Shems does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app content is suitable for all ages.
Your Rights
- Disable location access anytime in your device settings
- Reset your advertising identifier in your device settings
- Clear all local data by uninstalling the app
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.
Contact
For questions about this privacy policy, email us at contact@shems-app.com