Privacy Policy for IslamPulse Effective Date: June 21, 2026 Last Updated: June 21, 2026
At IslamPulse, we are committed to providing a secure, respectful, and transparent experience. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.
1. Information We Collect We collect minimal data to ensure accurate Islamic services and technical optimization:
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Precise and Approximate Location: We collect your location data to calculate accurate prayer times (Salat), Qibla direction, and sunrise/sunset times specific to your area.
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Device Information: We collect technical details such as Device Model, OS version, and unique identifiers to troubleshoot issues and improve performance.
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Personal Information: If you sign in (via Google), we collect your name, email, and profile photo to sync your bookmarks, notes, and premium status.
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AI Interactions: Text prompts you enter into "IslamPulse AI" are processed by Google's Generative AI (Gemini) to provide answers.
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User-Generated Content: Comments or reactions you post in our "Islamic Updates" feed are stored to facilitate social interaction.
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Payment Data: For subscriptions, we use Google Play Billing. For manual donations, we collect transaction IDs and phone numbers for verification.
2. How We Use Your Information
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To provide core services (Prayer times, Qibla, etc.).
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To manage premium subscriptions and sync data across devices.
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To improve AI response quality and app stability.
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Transparency: We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data with any third-party marketing agencies.
3. Data Storage and Security All data is stored securely using Google Firebase. We implement industry-standard encryption and security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access.
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Local Data: Usage statistics (Quran reading time, Tasbih counts) are stored locally on your device for your privacy.
4. Third-Party Services Our app uses trusted providers:
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Google Play Services & Billing (For core functionality and payments)
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Firebase (For Authentication, Database, and Analytics)
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Google Maps API (For Mosque Finder)
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Google Generative AI (Gemini) (For AI Assistant)
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YouTube API (For displaying Islamic Videos)
5. Data Retention & Deletion You have full control over your data:
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You can edit or delete your Islamic Notes and bookmarks anytime.
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Account Deletion: You can permanently delete your account directly through the Profile Settings in the app. Alternatively, you can email us at support.islampulse@gmail.com, and we will delete all your associated data from our servers within 48 hours.
6. Children’s Privacy IslamPulse is safe for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13 without parental guidance.
7. Contact Us For any privacy-related queries, please contact:
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Developer: Md Raju Sarkar
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Email: support.islampulse@gmail.com
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Organization: IslamPulse (Non-profit Project)