App Privacy Policy


Last Updated: December 2nd, 2024

  1. Introduction

Welcome to the official UW MSA app. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information when you use our app.

  1. Information We Collect

While we do not directly collect personal data from users, some information may be shared with third-party services to enable the app's functionality.

      a. Device or Other IDs:

  • When the app fetches iqamah times and event details from Google Sheets using the Google Sheets API, minimal data (e.g., IP address or device identifiers) may be transmitted to Google's servers.
  • This data is used solely to facilitate the app's core functionality.

      b. Data Collected by Third Parties:

  • Google Sheets API: The data transfer to Google Sheets may include IP addresses or device-related information, as part of standard API usage.
  1. Information We Share
  • Third Parties:

    • We share minimal data (e.g., IP address or technical identifiers) with Google Sheets for the sole purpose of retrieving iqamah times and event details.
    • This data is not stored by us and is processed securely by Google as per their Privacy Policy.
  • Advertising and Marketing:

    • We do not use any user data for advertising, marketing, or promotional purposes.
  1. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the app and its environment against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Any data shared with third parties, such as Google Sheets, is handled through secure (HTTPS) connections to ensure encryption in transit.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

  1. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: uwmsa.firebase@gmail.com
  • Address: University of Waterloo 200 University Avenue West Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1

By using the UW MSA app, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.