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Privacy Policy

Last updated: Dhul Hijja 1447 AH / June 2025

Contents

1. Overview 2. Data We Collect 3. How We Use It 4. Data Sharing 5. Cookies 6. Retention 7. Your Rights 8. Children 9. Changes 10. Contact

1. Overview

Plain language summary: We collect as little as possible. Your du'as are anonymous by default. We never sell your data. We never show you ads. Your email, if provided, is used only to send you Ameen count updates — nothing else.

Ameen ("we", "us", "our") operates the website ameens.app. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our platform. By using Ameen you agree to this policy.

We are committed to the Islamic principle of amanah (trustworthiness). Your prayers are sacred. We treat all data you share with us accordingly.

2. Data We Collect

DataWhenRequired?
Du'a textWhen you submit a du'aYes
Category & countryWhen you submit a du'aNo (optional)
First nameWhen you submit a du'aNo (optional)
Email addressIf you want Ameen updatesNo (optional)
IP addressEvery page visit (server logs)Automatic
Browser / device typeEvery page visitAutomatic
Approximate locationTo place your du'a on the globeDerived from IP, not stored

We do not collect payment information, government IDs, biometric data, or any other sensitive personal data. We do not require account registration to use the platform.

3. How We Use Your Data

Du'a content

Submitted du'as are displayed publicly on the prayer wall and globe for 24 hours, then permanently deleted from our systems. We do not archive, analyse, or use du'a content for any other purpose.

Email address

If you provide your email, we use it solely to send you a notification when your du'a receives Ameen responses. We send no marketing emails, newsletters, or promotional content. You can request deletion of your email at any time.

Technical data

IP addresses and browser data are processed to prevent abuse (spam, bots) and to ensure platform security. They are stored in server logs for a maximum of 30 days, then automatically deleted.

Analytics

We use anonymised, privacy-first analytics (no cross-site tracking, no fingerprinting) to understand aggregate usage patterns — for example, how many du'as are submitted per day. This data contains no personally identifiable information.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. Full stop.

We may share data only in these limited circumstances:

  • Service providers: Hosting and infrastructure providers who process data on our behalf under strict data processing agreements. They cannot use your data for their own purposes.
  • Legal requirements: If required by law, court order, or to protect the safety of our users or the public. We will notify you where legally permitted.
  • Business transfer: In the unlikely event of a merger or acquisition, data would transfer subject to the same privacy commitments. We would notify users before this occurs.

5. Cookies & Local Storage

Ameen uses browser localStorage (not third-party cookies) to:

  • Remember which du'as you have said Ameen to (so your Ameen persists across visits)
  • Store your submitted du'as locally for display on your device
  • Track active sessions for the live online user count (anonymous session IDs only)

We do not use advertising cookies, cross-site tracking cookies, or third-party analytics cookies. If we introduce any optional cookies in the future, we will ask for your explicit consent.

6. Data Retention

  • Du'a content: Deleted after 24 hours
  • Email addresses: Retained until you request deletion or your du'a expires, whichever comes first
  • Server logs (IP, browser): Automatically deleted after 30 days
  • Anonymised analytics: Retained indefinitely in aggregate form (contains no personal data)

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of data we hold about you
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your data
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate data
  • Portability: Receive your data in a machine-readable format
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing

To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@ameens.app. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Ameen is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has submitted personal data to us, please contact us at privacy@ameens.app and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we will post a notice on the platform. Continued use of Ameen after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days. Jazakallahu Khairan for trusting us with your privacy.