Your Privacy is Our Amanah
At Saraly, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with the utmost care and respect, in accordance with Islamic principles of trust (amanah) and responsibility.
About This Privacy Policy
This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our coming soon page and join our waitlist.
Saraly is an Islamic journaling application currently in development. This policy applies specifically to our pre-launch website at GetSaraly.com where we collect email addresses for our waitlist.
What Information We Collect
Email Address
When you join our waitlist, we collect:
- Your email address - This is the only personal information we collect at this time
- Timestamp - When you joined our waitlist
- General location - Country/region (automatically detected, not precise location)
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we automatically collect minimal anonymous data through Plausible Analytics:
- Page views - Which pages you visit (no personal identification)
- Traffic sources - How you found our website (search engines, social media, etc.)
- General location - Country/region only (not precise location)
- Device type - General device information (mobile, desktop) for optimization
Important: We use privacy-first analytics that collect NO personal data, use NO cookies, and cannot track you across websites.
We do NOT collect:
- Names or other personal identifiers
- Phone numbers
- Detailed location data
- Browsing history outside our site
- Any sensitive personal information
How We Use Your Information
Primary Purposes
We use your email address exclusively to:
- Notify you about Saraly's launch - Be the first to know when our Islamic journaling app is available
- Send occasional development updates - Progress reports and feature previews (no more than once per week)
- Provide early access opportunities - Beta testing invitations and special early-bird access
- Share Islamic content - Occasional inspirational content related to reflection and spiritual growth
We Will NEVER:
- Sell your email address to third parties
- Send spam or excessive emails
- Share your information with advertisers
- Use your email for non-Saraly related marketing
- Send content that conflicts with Islamic values
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For users in the European Union, we process your email address based on:
- Consent - You voluntarily provide your email to join our waitlist
- Legitimate Interest - Communicating about the product you expressed interest in
You can withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from our emails.
Data Storage & Security
Where Your Data Is Stored
- Email Service Provider: Kit (formerly ConvertKit) - servers located in the United States
- Website Analytics: Plausible Analytics - servers located in European Union
- Geographic Location: Data stored in United States (Kit) and European Union (Plausible)
Security Measures
We protect your information through:
- Encrypted transmission - All data sent securely using HTTPS
- Secure storage - Industry-standard encryption for stored data
- Limited access - Only authorized team members can access waitlist data
- Regular security reviews - Ongoing monitoring and updates
Data Retention
- Waitlist emails: Retained until 6 months after Saraly's official launch, or until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Anonymized analytics data may be retained longer for product improvement
Your Rights & Choices
Unsubscribe
You can unsubscribe from our waitlist at any time by:
- Clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
- Emailing us at privacy@getsaraly.com
- Contacting us through our website
Your Data Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
You have the right to:
- Access - Request a copy of the personal data we have about you
- Correct - Ask us to update incorrect information
- Delete - Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
- Object - Object to certain processing of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@getsaraly.com.
Third-Party Services
We may use the following trusted third-party services:
Email Marketing Platform (Kit)
- Purpose: Managing waitlist and sending updates
- Provider: Kit (formerly ConvertKit)
- Data Shared: Email address and subscription timestamp only
- Privacy Policy: https://kit.com/privacy
Website Analytics (Plausible)
- Purpose: Understanding basic website usage to improve user experience
- Provider: Plausible Analytics
- Data Collected: Anonymous page views, traffic sources, general geographic regions (no personal data)
- Privacy Policy: https://plausible.io/privacy
- Cookies: None used
- GDPR Compliance: Fully compliant, no consent required
Website Hosting
- Purpose: Hosting our coming soon page
- Data Shared: Technical data necessary for website operation
- Provider: Vercel
- Privacy Policy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
International Data Transfers
If you are located outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States where our service providers are located. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.
Children's Privacy
Saraly is intended for users 16 years and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy as we develop Saraly and add new features. We will notify waitlist subscribers of any material changes via email. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
Your continued use of Saraly after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Islamic Values & Privacy
As a company built on Islamic principles, we are committed to:
- Amanah (Trust) - Treating your personal information as a sacred trust
- Transparency - Being honest and clear about our data practices
- Respect - Honoring your privacy choices and preferences
- Responsibility - Taking accountability for protecting your information
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@getsaraly.com
Website: https://getsaraly.com
Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 72 hours.
This privacy policy is written in plain language to ensure transparency and understanding. We believe that privacy policies should be accessible to all users, regardless of their legal or technical background.
In sha Allah, we are committed to building technology that serves the Muslim community while respecting your privacy and trust.