Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 5, 2026

Introduction

Islamic Date Today (https://islamicdate.today/) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use our website and reference tools.

We believe in transparency and want you to understand what data we collect and why. Our website is designed to provide reference tools without requiring personal or sensitive religious information from users.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Our website is designed to function without requiring personal information. However, if you choose to interact with certain features, we may collect:

  • Contact Information: If you contact us with questions or feedback, we may collect your name and email address
  • Optional Preferences: If we offer customization features (such as preferred calculation methods or location settings for prayer times), this information is typically stored locally on your device and not transmitted to our servers
  • Feedback and Communications: Any information you voluntarily provide when communicating with us

We do not require or collect sensitive religious information such as religious beliefs, practices, or personal observances.

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, certain information may be automatically collected:

  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, interaction with tools, browser type, device type, and operating system
  • Log Data: IP address, date and time of access, referring website
  • Location Data: General geographic location (country or city level) based on IP address, used for providing region-appropriate reference information

This information is collected for reference purposes and to improve our services.

Use of Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Service Provision

  • To provide and maintain our reference tools and calendar information
  • To display relevant information based on general geographic location
  • To respond to your questions, feedback, or support requests

Service Improvement

  • To understand how users interact with our tools
  • To identify technical issues and improve website performance
  • To develop new features and enhance existing tools
  • To analyze usage patterns and trends

Legal and Security

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To protect against fraud, abuse, or security threats
  • To enforce our Terms and Conditions

We do not use your information for:

  • Targeted advertising based on personal characteristics
  • Selling or renting your data to third parties
  • Tracking your religious practices or observances

Cookies and Tracking

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help websites remember your preferences and improve functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your language preference)
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website through aggregated, non-personally identifiable data
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices to improve your experience

Your Cookie Choices

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

  • Block all cookies
  • Accept only certain types of cookies
  • Delete cookies after your browsing session
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Other Tracking Technologies

We may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, or local storage for analytics and service improvement purposes.

Third-Party Services

Analytics Services

We may use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics or similar tools) to help us understand website usage. These services collect information about your interaction with our website in an aggregated, non-personally identifiable manner.

These services have their own privacy policies and may use cookies or similar tracking technologies.

API and Data Sources

Our tools may access third-party data sources for:

  • Astronomical calculations for calendar determination
  • Geographic and time zone information
  • Current date and time synchronization

These services typically do not receive personally identifiable information from us.

External Links

Our website may contain links to external resources for additional information. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect information collected through our website, including:

  • Secure data transmission protocols (HTTPS/SSL)
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication for internal systems
  • Data minimization practices

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain automatically collected data (such as usage logs and analytics) for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy, typically:

  • Usage and analytics data: Up to 26 months
  • Contact information from inquiries: Until the matter is resolved or as required by law
  • Account preferences (if applicable): Until you delete them or request deletion

International Data Transfers

Our website may be accessed from anywhere in the world. If you access our site from outside the region where our servers are located, your information may be transferred across international borders. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

We take steps to ensure that data transfers comply with applicable privacy laws and that your information receives adequate protection.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is a general reference tool and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately, and we will take steps to delete such information.

User Rights and Choices

Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You have the right to request access to personal information we hold about you and, in some cases, receive a copy in a portable format.

Correction

You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (such as legal compliance requirements).

Objection and Restriction

You may have the right to object to certain processing of your information or request that we restrict processing in certain circumstances.

Withdrawal of Consent

If we process your information based on consent, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” features. Our website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to such signals.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your information include:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for specific purposes
  • Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests (such as improving our services) and does not override your rights
  • Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with legal requirements

Policy Changes

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy.

If we make material changes, we may provide additional notice through our website or other means. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Islamic Date Today
Contact: [Your contact email or form]
Website: https://islamicdate.today/

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your inquiry promptly.

Complaints

If you are located in the EEA and believe we have not adequately addressed your privacy concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Thank you for trusting Islamic Date Today with your privacy. We are committed to maintaining that trust through responsible data practices and transparency.