Last updated: March 2026
Sakina ("the App," "we," "us") is a mobile and web application that helps you with prayer times, dhikr, spiritual check-ins, and mindful use of your device (e.g. pause screens when opening selected apps). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about what data we collect, how we use it, and who we share it with.
This Privacy Policy applies to your use of the Sakina app on iOS, Android, and web. By using the App, you agree to this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
The following is stored locally on your device (e.g. in the app’s local storage). We do not have access to this data; it never leaves your device unless you use features that explicitly send data to a third party (as described in sections 3.2–3.4).
| Category | What we store | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Profile & onboarding | Display name; optional email; age range; language; goals; vision; weekly prayer frequency; relationship with Allah; main obstacle; root struggle; onboarding completion flag | Personalize the experience and remember your preferences. |
| App settings | Theme (light/dark), language, and similar preferences | Apply your chosen appearance and language. |
| Protected apps | List of app identifiers you select for the pause/mindfulness feature; block mode (e.g. always vs. only during prayer times); on iOS, count of selected apps | Show the pause screen when you open those apps. |
| Prayer & spiritual | Prayer check-off by date and prayer type; custom dhikr reminders (type, time); spiritual check-in levels and mood check-ins by date; last date we showed a streak message | Track your prayer and spiritual activity for your own view. |
| Dhikr & stats | Recitation events (timestamp, dhikr variant); your estimated daily scroll hours | Compute streaks, time-saved estimates, and growth level only on your device. |
| Prayer times cache | Cached prayer timings and the date they were fetched | Let the App work offline after the first fetch. |
| Location cache | Cached coordinates (latitude, longitude) and city name, if you granted location access | Calculate and cache prayer times without re-asking for location every time. |
We do not collect, see, or process this data on our servers. You can delete it at any time by clearing the App’s data or uninstalling the App.
When you use the prayer times feature, the App may send the following to Aladhan (api.aladhan.com), a third-party prayer times service: