Introduction
Welcome to Al Rushdan ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
By using Al Rushdan, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us and information that is automatically collected when you use our services.
Personal Information
| Data Type | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Full Name | User identification and display |
| Civil ID | Account creation, authentication, and user identification |
| Password | Account security (stored securely via Firebase Authentication) |
| Employee ID | Linking attendance records to employee profiles |
| Department/Role | Organizational management and access control |
Location Data
We collect precise location data to verify attendance check-in/check-out at authorized work locations. Location data is only collected when you actively perform an attendance action and is not tracked continuously in the background.
Biometric Data
If enabled, we use your device's biometric authentication (fingerprint or facial recognition) for secure app access. Biometric data is processed locally on your device and is never transmitted to our servers.
Camera and Photos
If you choose to upload a profile photo, we may access your camera or photo library. Photos are stored securely in our cloud infrastructure.
How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
- Attendance Tracking: Recording and verifying employee attendance check-ins and check-outs
- Identity Verification: Ensuring that attendance records are authentic and tied to the correct employee
- Reporting: Generating attendance reports for HR administrators and management
- App Functionality: Providing core features such as authentication, notifications, and user preferences
- Security: Protecting against unauthorized access and fraudulent activity
- Improvements: Analyzing usage patterns to improve app performance and user experience
Data Storage and Security
Your data is stored using Firebase services provided by Google, which implements industry-standard security measures including:
- Data encryption in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication protocols
- Regular security audits and compliance certifications
- Access controls and monitoring
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide you services. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Data Sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With Your Employer: Attendance data is shared with authorized HR administrators within your organization
- Service Providers: We use Google Firebase for authentication, database, and cloud services
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Portability: Request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
- Objection: Object to certain types of data processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Al Rushdan is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: