Privacy Policy for Tazkiyah App(تطبيق تزكية)

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Tazkiyah ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our Islamic application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Information

We collect and use your device's location information to provide the following features:

• Prayer Times: To calculate accurate prayer times based on your geographical location
• Qibla Direction: To help you find the direction of Kaaba for prayer

Location data is processed locally on your device and is not stored on our servers or shared with third parties.

2.2 Device Information

We may collect the following device information:

• Device model and operating system version
• Unique device identifiers
• App version information
• Device sensors (compass, accelerometer) for Qibla direction feature

2.3 Usage Data

We collect information about how you use the app, including:

• Features you access (Quran audio, prayer times, Tasbih counter, etc.)
• Time spent in the app
• App crashes and performance data

2.4 Locally Stored Data

The following information is stored locally on your device:

• Prayer time calculations and settings
• Tasbih counter data and statistics
• Bookmarks and favorites
• Last read Quran position
• App preferences and customization settings
• Downloaded audio files (if applicable)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• To provide and maintain the app's core functionality
• To calculate accurate prayer times based on your location
• To determine the Qibla direction
• To personalize your experience with the app
• To improve app performance and fix bugs
• To send push notifications for prayer times and reminders (if enabled)
• To analyze app usage and improve features

4. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

4.1 OneSignal

We use OneSignal for push notifications to send prayer time reminders and Islamic content notifications. OneSignal may collect device identifiers and notification interaction data. Please review OneSignal's Privacy Policy for more information.

4.2 Google Services

Our app may use Google Play Services on Android devices for location services and app distribution. Please review Google's Privacy Policy for more information.

4.3 Audio Content

Quran audio content is streamed from external servers. When you play audio, your device connects to these servers to download the audio files. No personal information is shared during this process.

5. Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Location data is processed locally and not transmitted to our servers
• User preferences and data are stored locally on your device
• We use industry-standard encryption for data transmission
• We do not store sensitive personal information on external servers

6. Permissions

Our app requires the following permissions:

• Location: Required for prayer times calculation and Qibla direction
• Internet: Required to stream Quran audio and fetch Islamic content
• Notifications: Optional, for prayer time alerts and reminders
• Storage: To save app preferences and downloaded content locally
• Audio: To play Quran recitations and Islamic audio content
• Vibration: For notification alerts
• Sensors: For compass functionality to determine Qibla direction

7. Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. The app does not require account creation or personal information submission.

8. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With your consent: When you explicitly agree to share information
• Legal requirements: When required by law or to protect our legal rights
• Service providers: With third-party services like OneSignal, only to the extent necessary to provide app functionality

9. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your information:

• Access and Control: All your data is stored locally on your device and you have full control over it
• Location Settings: You can enable or disable location permissions in your device settings
• Notifications: You can opt-out of notifications in the app settings or device settings
• Data Deletion: You can delete all app data by uninstalling the application or clearing app data in device settings

10. Data Retention

Since most data is stored locally on your device, it remains on your device until you delete the app or clear the app data. Usage data collected by third-party services is retained according to their respective privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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 "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

12. International Users

Our app is available globally. If you are using the app from outside your country, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

13. Contact Us

14. Consent

By using our app, you consent to this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our app.

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