Find Qibla

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 28, 2026

Welcome to Find Qibla (https://findqibla.co.uk). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when you use our website and tools. By using our website, you agree to this policy.

1. Your Location Stays in Your Browser

When you use Use My Location, search for a city, or enter coordinates, your location is used only inside your browser to calculate the Qibla direction and prayer times. It is never stored on our servers and never sent to analytics. The only thing saved is the place you chose, which is kept in your own browser's local storage so our tools can remember it on your next visit. You can clear it at any time by clearing your browser data.

2. Information We May Collect

Information You Provide

If you contact us by email, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your message so we can reply.

Technical Information

Like most websites, our hosting and security systems may automatically record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.

Location Permission

Our tools may ask for permission to use your device's location. This is optional. You can say no and use city search or manual coordinates instead, and you can change the permission at any time in your browser settings.

3. How We Use Information

  • To provide and maintain our website and tools
  • To remember the place you chose on your own device
  • To understand how our site is used and improve it
  • To respond to your messages and support requests
  • To keep our website secure and prevent misuse
  • To comply with legal obligations

4. Local Storage and Cookies

We use your browser's local storage to remember your chosen place. We may also use cookies or similar technologies for essential site functions and, where applicable, basic analytics. You can block or delete them in your browser settings. For more detail, see our Cookie Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

Our maps use data from OpenStreetMap contributors. When a map loads, your browser requests map tiles from OpenStreetMap servers, which can see technical information such as your IP address under their own privacy policy. We may also use hosting, security, and analytics providers. These providers have their own privacy policies, and we do not control how they handle data.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

Where UK GDPR applies, we process personal data based on our legitimate interests in running and securing our website, on your consent (for example, when you allow location access or contact us), and where needed to comply with the law.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information with trusted service providers who help us run the website, when required by law, or to protect our rights, users, and website.

8. Data Retention

We keep personal information, such as emails you send us, only as long as needed for the purpose it was collected, or as required by law. Technical logs are kept for a limited period for security and troubleshooting.

9. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect information on our website. Because your precise location is processed only in your browser, it is not exposed to our servers. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has sent us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, to restrict or object to its use, to data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time. To make a request, please contact us using the details below. If you are unhappy with how we handle your data, you can complain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.

12. International Transfers

Our service providers may process data in countries outside the UK. Where this happens, we expect appropriate safeguards to be in place to protect your data.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at contact@findqibla.co.uk or visit our Contact page.