Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use Muslim Prayer Reminder, we collect and process the following information:

• Slack Workspace Data: Your Slack team ID, channel IDs, and user IDs to deliver prayer time notifications
• User Preferences: Your selected prayer calculation method, timezone, and notification preferences
• Location Data: City or coordinates you provide for accurate prayer time calculations
• Usage Data: Commands used and interaction patterns to improve our service

Information We Do Not Collect

• Private messages or conversations in your Slack workspace
• Personal information beyond what's necessary for the app's functionality
• Financial information
• Browsing history or data from other applications

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Calculate and deliver accurate prayer times based on your location
• Send prayer time notifications to your specified Slack channels
• Maintain and update your user preferences and settings
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Improve and optimize our bot's functionality
• Generate anonymous, aggregated analytics to understand usage patterns

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Database Security: We use MongoDB Atlas with encryption at rest and in transit
• Access Controls: Strict access controls limit data access to authorized personnel only
• Regular Audits: Security procedures are regularly reviewed and updated
• Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary to provide the service
• Automatic Deletion: Your data is automatically removed when you uninstall the bot

Data Processing Locations

Your information is processed and stored on secure servers located in the United States. By using the service, you consent to the transfer of your information to these facilities.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties who assist us in operating our service (under strict confidentiality agreements). See our Sub-Processors page for a detailed list.
• Legal Compliance: When required by law, legal process, or government request
• Protection: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with continued protection under this privacy policy)

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have several rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request information about what data we have collected about you
• Correction: Update or correct your information using bot commands
• Deletion: Remove all your data by uninstalling the bot or by specific request
• Data Portability: Request an export of your settings and preferences
• Opt-Out: Control which notifications you receive through the bot's settings

To exercise these rights, use the bot commands or contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.

6. Integration for Slack

Our bot integrates with Slack's API and follows Slack's data handling best practices. We only request the minimum permissions necessary to function:

• Sending messages to channels where the bot is invited
• Reading basic workspace and user information to identify where to send notifications
• Responding to slash commands and direct messages

For more information about how Slack handles your data, please review Slack's Privacy Policy.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we do, we will:

• Post the updated policy on our website
• Update the "last updated" date at the top of the policy
• Notify users of significant changes through the bot or via email

Your continued use of the service after such modifications constitutes your acknowledgment of the modified Privacy Policy and your agreement to abide by its terms.

9. Contact Us