Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Raheem. Welcome to Al Quran – 16 Line (“we”, “our”, or “us”), developed by MASHAL SOFT. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a safe, respectful experience for all users. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile application.
By downloading or using the App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We are committed to collecting as little data as possible. Our App is designed primarily for spiritual use and does not require account creation or personal registration.
a) Information You Provide Voluntarily
We do not require you to create an account. However, if you contact us for support, we may receive:
Your name and email address
The content of your message or inquiry
b) Automatically Collected Information
We may collect limited, non-personal technical data to ensure app performance, such as:
Device type, operating system version, and app version
Crash reports and error logs (via third-party analytics tools)
General usage statistics (e.g., features used, session duration)
This data is anonymized and cannot be used to personally identify you.
c) Location Data
The App requests access to your device location solely to provide:
Accurate prayer times (Salah) based on your geographic location
Qibla compass direction
Location data is processed on-device and is NEVER stored on our servers or shared with third parties. You may deny location access at any time in your device settings; certain features will be unavailable as a result.
2. How We Use Your Information
Any information we collect is used exclusively to:
Deliver and maintain app functionality (prayer times, Qibla, Quran reading, Duas)
Improve app performance and fix bugs
Respond to your support requests or feedback
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and app store policies
We do NOT use your information for advertising, profiling, or any commercial purpose.
3. Quran & Religious Content
All Quranic text, translations, recitations, and supplications (Duas) provided in this App are intended solely for spiritual and educational purposes. We strive for accuracy; however, for matters of religious rulings (Fatawa) or scholarly interpretation, we recommend consulting qualified Islamic scholars.
4. Third-Party Services
To provide a complete experience, the App may integrate the following third-party services:
Audio Recitation Services – for streaming or playing Quranic audio
Analytics Tools (e.g., Firebase, Apple Analytics) – for crash reporting and usage statistics
Location APIs – for prayer time calculations and Qibla direction
These services operate under their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review them. We are not responsible for the data practices of third-party providers.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
When required by law, court order, or government authority
To protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public
With service providers strictly necessary to operate the App (bound by confidentiality agreements)
6. Data Retention
We retain any data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Support communications are retained for up to 12 months. Anonymous usage analytics are retained per the third-party provider's policy (typically 14–26 months).
7. Children's Privacy
Al Quran – 16 Line is suitable for all ages, including children. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your jurisdiction). If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately and we will delete it promptly.
8. Data Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including encrypted data transmission and secure server environments. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We encourage you to use the App on a secure network.
9. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
Access – request a copy of data we hold about you
Correction – request correction of inaccurate data
Deletion – request deletion of your personal data
Opt-Out – disable location or analytics permissions at any time via your device settings
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the details below.
10. European Users (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to data portability and the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. Our lawful basis for processing any data is legitimate interest (app functionality) or your explicit consent (location access).
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and notify you via an in-app notice or through the App Store. Your continued use of the App after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
MASHAL SOFT
📧 mashalsofths@gmail.com
May Allah bless your use of this App and make it a source of guidance and barakah. آم