Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction
    Welcome to qiblafinder.co (“we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and handle your information when you use our website and its Qibla Finder tool (the “Service”). By using our Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
  2. Information
    We Collect To provide and improve our Service, we collect the following types of information:
  • Geolocation Data: The core feature of our Service requires access to your precise geographic location (latitude and longitude). We access this information through your browser’s Geolocation API only after you grant explicit permission. This data is processed in real-time within your browser and is never stored on our servers.
  • Device Sensor Data: To operate the compass feature, our Service requires access to your device’s orientation sensors (magnetometer and accelerometer). This data is used locally on your device to determine its orientation relative to North and is not stored or transmitted.
  • Usage Data (Analytics): We use third-party analytics services like Google Analytics to collect anonymous information about how you interact with our Service. This may include your IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit. This data helps us understand user behavior and improve our website.
  1. How We Use Your Information
    We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
  • To Provide the Service: Your geolocation and sensor data are used directly in your browser to calculate the Qibla direction and display it on the compass and map.
  • To Improve the Service: Anonymous usage data helps us identify issues, understand which features are popular, and enhance the overall user experience.
  • To Display Location Name: We send your geographic coordinates to a third-party service (BigDataCloud) to retrieve the name of your city for display purposes. This request does not include any personal identifiers.
  1. Data Sharing and Third Parties
    We do not sell or rent your personal data. We only share information with the following third parties as necessary to provide our Service:
  • Google Analytics: We share anonymous usage data with Google to analyze website traffic. You can learn more about how Google uses data by visiting their Privacy Policy.
  • BigDataCloud: We use their API for reverse geocoding to find your city name. You can review their Privacy Policy. Your precise location data is processed on your device and is not shared with any third party except for the purpose of reverse geocoding as described above.
  1. Data Security
    The security of your data is important to us. Since we do not store your personal location data on our servers, the risk of a data breach is minimized. We use standard security measures like HTTPS to protect data transmitted between your browser and our website.
  2. Your Rights and Choices
    You have full control over your location data. You can grant or deny permission for location access at any time through your browser settings. If you deny permission, the core functionality of the Qibla Finder will not be available.
  3. Children’s Privacy
    Our Service is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children.
  4. Changes to This Privacy Policy
    We may update our 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 “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
  5. Contact Us
    If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
    hello@qiblafinder.co