Welcome to Athar (أثر), an Islamic application designed to help Muslims with prayer times, Qibla direction, Quran reading, Islamic reminders, and other religious practices. We are committed to providing a safe and private environment for our users while respecting your privacy at all times.
This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information within the app. As an Islamic application, we prioritize your privacy and handle your data with the utmost care and transparency.
2.1 Personal Information
We do NOT collect, store, or share any personally identifiable information, such as:
Name, Email address, or Phone number
Contacts or files from your device
Payment information
Browsing history or search queries
2.2 Location Data
Why we collect it:
To accurately calculate prayer times (Salah) based on your geographic location
To determine the Qibla direction (prayer direction toward Mecca)
How we use it:
Location data is only accessed when the app is open and in use (foreground location only)
The data is processed locally on your device and is not stored permanently
We do NOT collect, store, or transmit your location to any external servers
We do NOT share your location with any third parties
We do NOT track your location in the background or when the app is closed
Your control:
You can deny location permission at any time through your device settings
If you choose not to grant location permission, you can manually set your location or city for prayer times and Qibla direction
Denying location permission will not prevent you from using other features of the app
2.3 Data Storage
All app data including:
Your settings and preferences
Bookmarked Quran verses or Duas
Prayer time notifications settings
Reading progress
...is stored locally on your device only. We do not use cloud storage or external databases for any personal information.
The app may request certain permissions to function correctly. Here's what each permission is used for:
Permission
Purpose
Required?
Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION)
Calculate prayer times and Qibla direction accurately
Optional - you can manually set location
Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS)
Send prayer time reminders and Islamic notifications
Optional - can be disabled anytime
Internet (INTERNET)
Download Quran recitations, Islamic content, or app updates (if applicable)
Required for online features only
Camera (CAMERA)
Scan QR codes (if feature is available)
Optional - only when you use this feature
Storage (READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)
Save downloaded content locally on your device
Optional - only for offline content
Boot Completed (RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED)
Restart prayer time notifications after device reboot
Optional - for notification functionality
Alarms (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM / USE_EXACT_ALARM)
Ensure prayer time notifications are delivered precisely on time
Optional - for notification functionality
Important: All permissions are used solely for their intended purpose within the app. No data collected through these permissions is shared with third parties or transmitted to external servers.
Athar is built using standard Android and Flutter frameworks. While the app itself does not collect or transmit personal data, it relies on certain system services:
Google Play Services
The app uses Google Play Services to function on Android devices. Google Play Services has its own privacy policy which you can review here:
No Analytics or Advertising
We do NOT use:
Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics, Firebase Analytics)
Advertising networks
Third-party tracking tools
Social media SDKs
Our app is suitable for all ages, including children. The content of Athar is designed to be:
Safe and educational
Appropriate for Islamic learning
Free from inappropriate content
We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age, as we do not collect personal information from any user regardless of age.
Parents and guardians can safely allow their children to use this app for Islamic education and practice.
Since no personal data is collected, transmitted, or stored on external servers, your information remains secure on your personal device.
We recommend:
Keeping your device operating system updated
Using device security features (lock screen, encryption)
Only downloading the app from official sources (Google Play Store)
You have complete control over your data:
Right
How to Exercise It
Deny location access
Device Settings → Apps → Athar → Permissions → Location → Deny
Disable notifications
Device Settings → Apps → Athar → Notifications → Turn off
Delete all app data
Device Settings → Apps → Athar → Storage → Clear Data
Uninstall the app
This will remove all locally stored data permanently
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in app functionality
Updates to comply with legal requirements
Improvements to privacy practices
How you'll be notified:
We will post the updated Privacy Policy on this page
The "Last Updated" date at the top will be changed
For significant changes, we may notify you within the app
Changes are effective immediately after they are posted
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
This app is available worldwide. If you are using Athar from outside Egypt, please note:
Your data remains on your device regardless of your location
No cross-border data transfers occur since we don't collect data
Local data protection laws apply to any data on your device
This Privacy Policy complies with:
Google Play Store Developer Policies
Android App Privacy Requirements
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) principles
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or the Athar app, please feel free to contact us:
Developer: Islam Mohamed Fathi
Email: sammohamedfathi@gmail.com
App Name: Athar (أثر)
Platform: Android (Google Play Store)
We typically respond to inquiries within 48-72 hours.
By downloading, installing, or using the Athar app, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.