Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 19, 2025
Last Updated: July 19, 2025

Welcome to Quran Karim App (the "App"), developed and published by NadeemGorakhpuri ("we," "our," or "us"). Your privacy is critically important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application, and your rights concerning that information.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your experience with the App is as safe and secure as possible.

📦 1. Information We Collect

We collect various types of information in order to provide you with a seamless experience, including but not limited to:

📍 1.1 Location Data

• We collect approximate or precise location data for determining prayer times, Qibla direction, and Islamic calendar dates.

• Location data is processed locally on your device and never shared with third parties unless required for core app functionality.
  
  

📋 1.2 Clipboard Access

• The App uses clipboard permissions only to allow you to copy Quranic verses, translations, or Hadith content for sharing with others.

• We do not read clipboard content unless you actively press copy/share buttons within the app.

🌐 1.4 Internet and Network Access

• Internet access is required for downloading Quran translations, Hadith collections, and fetching prayer time calculations via APIs.

• Network state is checked to notify users about offline mode availability.

🔥 1.5 Third-Party Services

The App integrates the following third-party services, which may collect data per their privacy policies:

• Google Play Services

• Firebase Analytics (to understand how users interact with the App for improving features)

• Adhan Library (for prayer times calculations)

• React Native Modules (Vector Icons, Clipboard, Geolocation, Sound Player, etc.)

Each third-party service follows its own privacy practices. You can review their policies here:

• 🔗 Firebase Privacy Policy - https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy

🚫 2. What We Never Do

✅ We DO NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
✅ We DO NOT track your location outside the prayer time functionality.
✅ We DO NOT request unnecessary permissions or access sensitive data like contacts, SMS, or photos.
✅ We DO NOT use aggressive advertising or ad tracking technologies.

🎯 3. How We Use Your Data

We use collected information strictly for:

• Displaying prayer times, Islamic dates, and Qibla direction based on your location.

• Allowing you to share verses, Hadiths, or Zakat information via social apps.

• Fixing app crashes and improving user experience through analytics.

👶 4. Children’s Privacy

The Quran Karim App does not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under 13. Parents and guardians are encouraged to monitor children’s use of the App.

If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, we immediately delete it from our servers.

🌏 5. Global Privacy Compliance

We respect your rights under major international privacy laws:
✅ GDPR (EU) – Right to access, correct, delete your data.
✅ CCPA (California, USA) – Right to opt-out of data sharing.
✅ LGPD (Brazil) – Transparency in data usage.
✅ PIPEDA (Canada) – Data security and consent.
✅ COPPA (USA) – No data collection from children under 13.

🔄 6. Updates to Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or app features.
📢 Changes will be posted within the App and on our Play Store listing.

📜 7. Disclaimer

1. This app provides Islamic content for educational and informational purposes only.

2. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information.

3. Prayer times, Hadith, and other data may vary based on location and interpretation.

4. Users are advised to verify information from official or religious authorities.

5. The developer is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outdated data.

6. Any action taken based on this app’s content is strictly at the user’s own risk.

7. We are not liable for any direct or indirect damages resulting from app usage.

8. Third-party services (e.g., Google, Firebase) are governed by their own privacy policies.

9. Links to external websites are provided for convenience; we are not responsible for their content.

10. By using this app, you agree to this disclaimer and use the app at your own discretion.

📌 8. Future Advertisements

Currently, this app does not show any advertisements. However, in future updates, we may integrate ads (e.g., Google AdMob) to support the development and maintenance of the app. These ads will comply with Google Play policies and relevant privacy regulations.

📧 9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data:

📧 rocky10693@gmail.com