Privacy Policy

Last Updated: February 19, 2026

Islam Steps respects your privacy.
We aim to collect as little personal information as possible and to be transparent about how any information is used.

This Privacy Policy applies to:

  • The Islam Steps website

  • The Salah Steps mobile application

  • Any other apps, products, or services provided under Islam Steps

  • Email communications from Islam Steps

  1. Information We Collect

We only collect personal information when you choose to provide it or when it is required to operate our services.

Email Information

We may collect your email address if you voluntarily:

  • Join our email list or waitlist

  • Register an account in one of our services (such as the Salah Steps app)

  • Contact us for customer support

App Account Data

If you create an account in one of our apps, your email and basic account information are stored securely using Firebase (Google) to:

  • Provide login functionality

  • Save user settings

  • Enable core app features

Location Data (App Feature)

If you choose to enable location services in the app, we may access your device’s approximate or precise location in order to:

  • Calculate local prayer times

  • Display the Qibla direction

Location data is used only for these features and is not stored permanently or used for tracking.
You may disable location access at any time in your device settings.

Technical & Usage Information

We may receive limited technical information necessary to operate and improve our services, such as:

  • Device type and operating system

  • App performance data or crash reports

  • Basic usage metrics

This information is used only to improve reliability and does not personally identify you.

  1. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

  • Contacts or address book information

  • Messages within the app

  • Sensitive personal information

  • Payment card or financial details

We do not collect location data for tracking, profiling, or marketing purposes.
Location access is used only for prayer-related functionality if enabled by the user.

  1. Payments

If you choose to make a donation or purchase a product, payments are processed securely by third-party providers such as:

  • Apple App Store

  • Google Play

  • Stripe

We do not store, process, or have access to your card or banking details.

  1. Email Communications

If you join our email list, we may use your email address to:

  • Send educational or informational content

  • Provide updates about Islam Steps or its products

  • Notify you about new features, resources, or important changes

You may unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us.

  1. How We Use Information

Any personal information we receive is used only to:

  • Provide and maintain our website, apps, and services

  • Save user settings and enable app functionality

  • Respond to support enquiries

  • Communicate with users who opted into updates

  • Improve the clarity, reliability, and accuracy of our services

We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.

Location access is used solely to provide essential prayer-related features and is never used for advertising, profiling, or tracking.

  1. Third-Party Services

We use trusted service providers to operate our services, including:

  • Firebase (Google) – authentication, secure database storage, and infrastructure

  • Apple App Store / Google Play – app distribution and platform analytics

  • Stripe – secure payment processing

  • Prayer time or Qibla calculation services where required

Location information may be transmitted to prayer calculation services only to generate accurate results and is not used for tracking.

These providers may process limited data as required to provide their services and operate under their own privacy policies.

  1. Lawful Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process personal data on the basis of your consent, which you provide when:

  • Subscribing to our email list

  • Creating an account in our services

  • Enabling optional features such as location services

  • Contacting us directly

You may withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing or adjusting your device permissions.

  1. International Data Transfers

Some information may be processed on secure servers located outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area through our service providers.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are used in line with data protection law.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary:

  • Support emails are kept only as long as needed to resolve enquiries

  • Email list data is retained while you remain subscribed

  • Account data is retained while your account exists and may be retained for a limited period afterward where required for legal, security, or technical reasons

You may delete your account at any time using the in-app deletion option described in Section 10.

  1. . Account Deletion

If you create an account in the Salah Steps app, you can delete your account and associated data at any time.

How to delete your account in the app

Open the Salah Steps app

Go to Account Settings

Tap Delete Account

Confirm the deletion request

Your account will then be permanently removed.

What data is deleted

When you delete your account, we delete:

Your email and login credentials

Your saved settings and preferences

Any stored progress or account-related data

Data that may be retained

We may retain limited information where required for:

Legal compliance

Security and fraud prevention

Financial record-keeping related to completed transactions

This retained information is stored securely and is not used for marketing.

If you cannot access the app

You may also request deletion by contacting us at: team@islam-steps.com

11. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact:

team@islam-steps.com

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website and within our apps.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:

team@islam-steps.com