Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Ummatey ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services at ummatey.com (the "Service"). Please read this policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• Profile Information: Optional information you add to your profile, such as profile picture.
• Mosque/Business Information: If you register a mosque or halal business, we collect relevant details like name, address, contact information, and operating hours.
• Payment Information: For donations and premium features, payment processing is handled securely by Stripe. We do not store your full credit card details.
• Communications: When you contact us, we collect the information you provide in your message.

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage Data: We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service that does not use cookies and does not collect personal data. We only see aggregate statistics like page views and general geographic regions.
• Reading Progress: Your Quran reading progress and bookmarks are stored locally on your device and optionally synced to your account.
• Error Logs: We use Sentry to capture technical errors to improve our service. This may include device type and browser information but not personal content.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Process transactions and send related information
• Send you technical notices, updates, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent transactions and abuse
• Personalize your experience (e.g., remembering your reading preferences)

4. Information Sharing

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

• Service Providers: We share information with third-party vendors who help us operate our service (e.g., Stripe for payments, Azure for file storage, Resend for emails).
• Public Information: Mosque and halal business listings that you choose to make public will be visible to all users.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies necessary for the Service to function:

• Essential Cookies: Required for authentication and security.
• Preference Cookies: Store your settings like theme preference and reading options.

We use Plausible Analytics, which is privacy-focused and does not use cookies or track individual users. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including encryption in transit (HTTPS) and at rest, secure password hashing, and regular security audits. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and personal data.
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your personal data.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at support@ummatey.com

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. We will delete or anonymize your information upon request, unless we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: