Effective Date: March 26, 2026
Welcome to Qibla AR ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application (the "App"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the App.
Device Location: Qibla AR requires access to your device's location to provide accurate Qibla direction and nearby mosque locations. We do not store or share your location data. Location information is used solely for real-time compass functionality and prayer time calculations based on your current position.
The App accesses your device's audio capabilities to play Quran recitations and nature sounds for the meditation feature. No audio data is recorded or transmitted to our servers.
We may collect device information such as your device model, operating system version, and unique device identifiers to optimize App performance and troubleshoot technical issues.
We use the information we collect to:
Provide accurate Qibla direction based on your location
Calculate precise prayer times for your location
Display nearby mosques and prayer facilities
Play Quran audio recitations and meditation sounds
Improve App functionality and user experience
Fix bugs and technical issues
Qibla AR uses the following third-party services that may collect information:
Google Play Services: For app distribution and updates
ExoPlayer: For audio playback functionality
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.
No User Accounts: Qibla AR does not require user accounts or registration.
No Personal Information Collected: We do not collect names, email addresses, phone numbers, or any personally identifiable information.
Local Storage Only: Any app preferences (such as selected reciters, favorite surahs, or bookmark positions) are stored locally on your device only and are never transmitted to our servers.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
Our App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
Qibla AR requests the following permissions:
Location: To determine Qibla direction and prayer times based on your current location
Storage: To download and store Quran audio files for offline playback
Audio: To play Quran recitations and nature sounds
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.
You have the right to:
Use the App without providing any personal information
Disable location services at any time (though Qibla direction and prayer times may become less accurate)
Clear app data and storage from your device settings at any time
Since we do not collect personal data, there is no data to retain. Any preferences or downloaded content stored locally on your device can be cleared by uninstalling the App or clearing app data from device settings.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: qiblaface@gmail.com
When submitting to Google Play Console, highlight these key points:
Location: Used for core functionality (Qibla direction, prayer times) - data is not collected or stored
Audio: Used for playback only - no recording or transmission
No user accounts: No personal information collected
No data sharing: We do not share any user data with third parties