Last updated 4 November 2026
Privacy Policy
What the TheMuslimWay app collects, why it needs it, and how to delete your account.
Who we are
TheMuslimWay is a mobile app for Android and iPhone, published by Salman Sabir in Dubai, United Arab Emirates ("we"). Questions about this policy or your data: support@themuslimway.com.
You can use the whole app as a guest, without an account. We do not show adverts, we do not sell your data, and we do not track you across other apps or websites.
What we collect and why
| Data | Why | Where it goes |
|---|---|---|
| Precise location (only if you allow it) | To work out prayer times and the Qibla direction for where you are, and to show your city name. | Prayer times and the Qibla are calculated on your phone. Your phone's map service (Apple or Google) turns the position into a city name. We do not store your location on our servers. |
| Location for "Nearby mosques" (only when you open it) | To find mosques around you. | Your position is sent to Google Maps to search for nearby mosques. See Google's privacy policy. |
| Account: name, email address, password (optional) | Only if you create an account, so you can sign in. | Stored on our server (admin.themuslimway.com). Your password is stored hashed and we cannot read it. |
| App usage (screens opened, app version, device model, an app-instance ID) | To see which features are used and to fix problems. | Google Firebase Analytics. It is not linked to your name or email and is not used for advertising. |
| Donations (Android app only) | If you donate to your mosque: your email, the amount, the cause and the date, so you can see your previous donations. | Payments are handled by Stripe, PayPal, Razorpay or Paystack. We never see or store your card details. |
Stays on your phone
Quran bookmarks and your last-read position, dhikr counts, your own duas, language, theme and notification settings are saved on your phone only. They are removed when you delete the app.
Permissions the app asks for
- Location: prayer times, Qibla and nearby mosques, as described above. The app does not track you in the background.
- Notifications: prayer-time reminders and the adhan. They are scheduled on your phone.
- Camera: only if you choose to scan a card while donating (Android).
- Microphone: the app never records audio. The iPhone may list this permission because it belongs to the audio component used to play the adhan; you can decline it.
How long we keep it
Account data is kept until you delete your account. Analytics data is kept by Firebase for up to 14 months. Donation records are kept for as long as the law requires for financial records, even after an account is deleted.
Delete your account
In the app: open More › Settings, then tap Delete account under your email and confirm. Your name, email and password are removed from our server straight away.
Without the app: email support@themuslimway.com from the address you signed up with, with the subject "Delete my account". We delete it within 30 days and reply to confirm.
Your rights
You can ask us for a copy of the personal data we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it, by emailing support@themuslimway.com. If you live in the EU or UK you can also complain to your data protection authority.
Children
The app is suitable for all ages, but accounts are meant for people aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you think a child has created an account, email us and we will delete it.
Security
Data travels between the app and our server over an encrypted (HTTPS) connection. Sign-in tokens are kept in your phone's secure storage.
Changes
If this policy changes, we will update the date at the top of this page.