Privacy Policy for Sidr

Effective Date: 10th May 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Sidr (the “App”), operated by Functional Studios Ltd, a company incorporated under the laws of England and Wales (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use Sidr.

2. Data Controller

Functional Studios Ltd is the data controller responsible for your personal data processed through the App.

3. Personal Data We Collect

Data CategorySpecific Data CollectedPurpose
Account InformationName, email address (via Google or Apple Sign-In)Account creation, authentication, support
Device & Usage DataDevice type, OS version, app version, usage metricsApp performance, improvements, analytics
Location DataGPS coordinates, country, cityAccurate prayer time calculations, localization
Push Notification TokenDevice token for notificationsDelivering prayer time alerts
Analytics DataAnonymous identifiers, usage eventsUnderstanding user behavior, product analytics

4. Legal Basis for Processing

5. Third-Party Data Processors

We share certain personal data with trusted third parties to provide and improve our Services. Each processor acts according to its own privacy policy:

6. How We Use Your Data

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. Usage and analytics data may be kept in anonymized form indefinitely.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the right to:

To exercise these rights, contact us at sidr@functionalstudios.io. We may require verification of your identity.

9. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no system is completely secure; please use secure practices when using the App.

10. Children’s Privacy

Sidr is not intended for users under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we learn that we have unintentionally collected data from a child under 13, we will delete it promptly.

11. International Transfers

Your data may be processed and stored in countries outside the UK, including the United States, where our third-party providers operate. We ensure adequate safeguards under applicable data protection laws.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will post the revised policy with an updated effective date. Continued use of Sidr after changes indicates your acceptance.

13. Contact Us

For questions or to exercise your data rights, please contact:

14. Complaints

If you believe your data has been mishandled, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).