# Privacy Policy for Aether Quran
**Last Updated:** February 20, 2026
Welcome to **Aether Quran**, developed by IMADEV. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting it. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding data collection, use, and sharing.
## 1. Information We Collect
Aether Quran is designed to be a privacy-first, offline-capable app. We do not require you to create an account, nor do we collect, transmit, or store your personal information on any external servers.
However, to provide key functionalities, the app may request the following permissions:
* **Location Access:** Required to accurately calculate prayer times and determine the Qibla direction based on your current geographical location. Location data is processed locally on your device and is never sent to our servers.
* **Microphone Access:** Required for the Voice Command Simulator, Speech-to-Text features, and interactive Hifz (memorization) recitation. Audio data is processed locally or via standard on-device speech recognizers.
* **Local Storage/Database:** The app stores your progress, bookmarks, settings, downloaded audio recitations, and memorization (Hifz) data securely on your device.
## 2. How We Use and Protect Your Data
All the data requested by the app (such as location or audio streams) is strictly used to facilitate the app’s features:
* Providing accurate Qibla and Prayer Times.
* Allowing voice-controlled navigation and voice search.
* Keeping track of your reading streaks, khatma progress, and preferences.
**Data Security:** Data stored locally on your device (such as the database of your progress) is protected using industry-standard device storage security including SQLCipher database encryption.
## 3. Third-Party Services
The app utilizes certain third-party local libraries to function (such as location services, TTS, or speech recognition engines provided by Android/iOS). These underlying system services operate within your device's operating system's privacy constraints.
Aether Quran **does not** include third-party advertising frameworks, analytics trackers, or telemetry systems that syphon your personal data.
## 4. Children's Privacy
Aether Quran is safe for all ages and does not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from any user, including children under 13.
## 5. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time as we add new features or comply with new legal obligations. Any changes will be posted within the app or on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly.
## 6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, do not hesitate to contact us.