Privacy Policy
Last updated: 15 July 2026
Rafeq is an Islamic prayer companion developed by Mustafa Ahmed (“we”, “us”). The developer is based in Sweden and primarily serves users in Sweden and the EU/EEA. This policy explains what personal data we process, why, and what rights you have under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Swedish data protection law.
Data controller
Mustafa Ahmed
Sweden
Email: support@rafeqapp.app
Summary
- No account is required to use Rafeq.
- We do not sell personal data or use advertising identifiers.
- Most information stays on your device. Some preferences may sync through your Apple ID via iCloud.
- We use a small number of trusted service providers for crashes, analytics, and subscriptions.
What we collect and why
Location
If you allow location access, Rafeq uses your device location to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction while you use the app. If you choose a city manually instead, the app stores that choice on your device. Location is used only to provide app features, not for advertising.
App settings and preferences
Your theme, time format, notification preferences, Qibla settings, and similar choices are stored on your device. Some settings may sync between your Apple devices through iCloud when you are signed in with the same Apple ID.
Prayer times
Prayer schedules may be calculated on your device or retrieved from third-party timetable providers, depending on your location and settings. Cached schedule data is stored on your device to improve performance.
Diagnostics and analytics
We use Google Firebase services to help keep Rafeq reliable. Crash reporting may include information such as your device model, operating system version, and technical details about an error. Analytics may include general information about how features are used. We do not use these services for cross-app tracking or advertising.
Subscriptions
Rafeq Pro purchases are processed by Apple through your Apple ID. We do not receive your full payment card details. Subscription status may also be processed by our subscription provider to confirm your access to premium features.
Support correspondence
If you contact us at support@rafeqapp.app, we process the information you provide so we can respond to your request.
What we do not collect
- We do not require a user account or collect login credentials.
- We do not collect health data, contacts, photos, microphone audio, or advertising IDs.
- We do not sell personal data.
Legal bases (GDPR)
- Contract / service delivery — to provide the features you use.
- Legitimate interests — to improve stability and understand how the app is used, balanced against your rights.
- Consent — where required for optional permissions such as location and notifications. You can change these in your device settings.
- Legal obligation — where applicable for tax, accounting, or regulatory requirements related to subscriptions.
Third-party service providers
We rely on service providers that may process data on our behalf, including:
- Apple — App Store billing, iCloud, and platform services
- Google Firebase — crash reporting and usage analytics
- RevenueCat — subscription and entitlement management
- Prayer timetable providers — where schedules are retrieved rather than calculated on-device
Some providers may process data outside Sweden or the EU. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses.
Retention
Data stored on your device remains until you delete the app or reset related data. Crash and analytics data is retained according to our providers’ configured retention periods. Support messages are kept only as long as needed to handle your request and maintain ordinary records.
Your rights
If you are in the EU/EEA (including Sweden), you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion in certain circumstances
- Restrict or object to certain processing
- Data portability where applicable
- Lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) at imy.se
To exercise your rights, contact support@rafeqapp.app. We will respond within the time limits required by GDPR.
Your choices
- Deny location permission and choose a city manually instead.
- Turn off notifications in your device settings.
- Manage or cancel Rafeq Pro in your Apple ID subscription settings.
- Adjust or disable iCloud sync in your device settings.
Children
Rafeq is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. Contact us if you believe a child has provided personal data to us.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will update the “Last updated” date above. Material changes may also be communicated in the app or on our website where appropriate.
Contact
Mustafa Ahmed
Sweden
support@rafeqapp.app
rafeqapp.app