# Privacy Policy for Hirah

**Last Updated: June 2026**

Hirah is a private and peaceful space designed for reflection, emotional journaling, remembrance, and personal growth.

We respect your privacy and aim to collect as little information as possible.

## Information Stored by Hirah

Hirah may store the following information locally on your device:

• Personal journal entries

• Trust Vault entries

• Emotion check-ins and reflections

• Reminder and notification preferences

• App settings and preferences

## Local Storage Only

Hirah stores your data only on your device.

Your journal entries, Trust Vault messages, emotions, reflections, and settings are not uploaded to our servers.

We do not provide cloud storage or online synchronization.

## Internet Access

Hirah does not require an internet connection for its core features.

The app does not transmit any of your personal data over the internet.

## No Account Required

Hirah does not require:

• User accounts

• Registration

• Login

• Google Sign-In

• Social media authentication

You can use the app without creating an account.

## Notifications

If you choose to enable reminders, Hirah may schedule local notifications on your device.

Examples include:

• Daily Quran reminders

• Night reflection reminders

• Other optional reminders that you choose to enable

These notifications are generated locally on your device.

## Device Permissions

Hirah may request the following permissions on your device:

• **Notifications** (optional) – To send gentle reminders if you choose to enable them

• **Storage** (optional) – To save your journal entries and app data locally

These permissions are only used for the features you actively choose to use.

## Information We Do Not Collect

Hirah does not collect:

• Email addresses

• Phone numbers

• Location data

• Contacts

• Photos

• Audio recordings

• Financial information

• Health records

• Personal identification information

## Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, share, or transfer your personal information to third parties.

Because your data remains on your device, we generally do not have access to your personal content.

## Third-Party Services

At the time of publication, Hirah does not use:

• Firebase Analytics

• Google Sign-In

• Advertising networks

• Cloud storage services

If future versions introduce such services, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

## Google Play Services

Hirah is distributed through the Google Play Store. 

Google Play Services may collect basic device information 

(such as device model, Android version, and app crash reports) 

to maintain store functionality. 

This is controlled by Google, not by Hirah.

## Your Rights

Because all your data remains on your device:

• You have full control over your information

• You are not dependent on us to delete your data

• You can uninstall the app at any time to remove all stored data

## Data Security

Your information remains stored on your device.

Users are responsible for maintaining the security of their devices, including passwords, screen locks, and backups.

## Deleting Your Data

You may delete your information at any time by:

• Removing entries within the app

• Clearing the app's storage through device settings

• Uninstalling the application

## Children's Privacy

Hirah is intended for general audiences and does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

## Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be reflected by updating the "Last Updated" date.

## Contact

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:

Email: ishanteja20@gmail.com

## Our Commitment

Hirah was created to be a safe place for your heart. We believe your reflections, thoughts, and personal writings belong to you. Whenever possible, your information stays private and remains on your own device.