Last Updated: January 22, 2026 Effective Date: January 22, 2026

Introduction

Baab ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Baab mobile application (the "App").

This policy complies with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), and other applicable privacy laws.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Data Controller Information

Data Controller: Baab Contact: [email protected]

For EU residents, you may contact us regarding any data protection concerns or to exercise your rights under GDPR.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data

What we collect:

• GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude)
• City name (derived from reverse geocoding)
• Country information

How we collect it:

• Through your device's location services when you grant permission

Legal basis (GDPR): Legitimate interest and consent - Location data is necessary to calculate accurate prayer times for your specific location and determine Qibla direction.

Retention: Location data is cached locally on your device for up to 6 hours to improve performance. It is not stored on our servers.