Deen Buddy — Al Quran, Azkar & Dua Privacy Policy
# Privacy Policy
**App name:** Deen Buddy — Al Quran, Azkar & Dua
**Developer / Publisher:** Samiullah (contact: sami.ios798@gmail.com)
**Effective date:** August 1, 2026
**Last updated:** August 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect information when you use the mobile application **Deen Buddy — Al Quran, Azkar & Dua** (the "App") on Android devices, available on Google Play.
By downloading, accessing, or using the App, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
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## 1. Who we are
We operate the App as an Islamic lifestyle and learning application providing Quran reading with audio recitation, Hadith collections, Azkar, Dua, prayer times, Qibla direction, Jamaat/Salah reminders, and related content. The App may also offer a premium (ad-free) tier via subscription or one-time purchase.
**Privacy / Support contact**
Email: **sami.ios798@gmail.com**
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## 2. Scope
This Policy applies to:
- The Android App identified as Deen Buddy — Al Quran, Azkar & Dua (`com.deenbuddy.islam`)
- Related services used to operate the App (including Google Play services, Google Play Billing, Firebase / Google services, and Google AdMob advertising, where enabled)
- In-app purchases and auto-renewing subscriptions / one-time unlock offered through Google Play, where enabled
This Policy does not cover third-party websites, Google Play's own pages, or other apps we do not control.
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## 3. Information we collect
### 3.1 Information you provide
- **Support communications:** If you email us (sami.ios798@gmail.com), we receive your email address, message content, and any attachments you send.
- **User preferences and content you save in the App:** Language, theme, selected reciter, bookmarks/last-read position, checklists, notification preferences, and similar settings — stored locally on your device.
### 3.2 Information collected automatically
- **Device information:** Device model, OS version, app version, language/locale, time zone, and general device diagnostics.
- **App usage / diagnostics (once Firebase is integrated):** Crash logs, performance data, and feature interaction events via Firebase Analytics and Firebase Crashlytics.
- **Remote configuration (once Firebase is integrated):** Non-personal feature flags via Firebase Remote Config.
- **Location (only if you grant permission):** Used for prayer time calculation and Qibla direction. You can deny or revoke this at any time in Android Settings.
- **Purchase / subscription status (if enabled):** Entitlement state processed via Google Play Billing. We do not receive or store your full payment card number — Google processes payments.
- **Advertising identifiers / ad interaction data (when ads are enabled):** If you are not a Premium subscriber, ads may be served by Google AdMob. Premium subscribers do not see ads.
- **On-device content cache:** Quran audio, Hadith text, and related resources cached in private app storage for offline use.
### 3.3 Information we do not intentionally collect
We do not intentionally collect full payment card numbers, CVV, Google account passwords, government ID numbers, or precise health/medical records.
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## 4. How we use information
We use information to:
- Provide and operate the App
- Deliver prayer, Jamaat, and reminder notifications you opt into
- Enable location-based features you authorize
- Cache content on-device for offline use
- Process and verify in-app purchases and subscriptions via Google Play
- Show or hide advertisements based on Remote Config and Premium entitlement
- Improve stability and quality
- Respond to support requests
- Comply with law and Google Play policies
**We do not sell your personal information.**
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## 5. In-app purchases and subscriptions
The App may offer a Premium tier that removes ads and unlocks premium benefits (weekly / monthly / yearly subscriptions and lifetime unlock). Payments are processed by Google through Google Play Billing. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled in Google Play → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions. Refunds are handled by Google under Google Play policies.
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## 6. Permissions we request
| Permission | Purpose | Can you refuse? |
|------------|---------|-----------------|
| Location | Prayer times and Qibla | Yes |
| Notifications | Prayer / Jamaat / reminder alerts | Yes |
| Exact alarms | Precise reminder timing | Yes (via system settings) |
| Internet | Content, ads, analytics, purchases | Required for online features |
| Advertising ID (once AdMob is integrated) | Ad personalization for non-Premium users | Yes (device Ads settings) |
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## 7. Third-party services
- **Google Play** — distribution, billing
- **Google Firebase** (when enabled) — Analytics, Crashlytics, Remote Config
- **Google AdMob** (when enabled) — ads for non-Premium users
- **Quran.com / QuranCDN** — Quran text and audio
- **fawazahmed0 Hadith API (jsDelivr / GitHub)** — Hadith content
Their processing is governed by their own privacy policies (e.g. https://policies.google.com/privacy).
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## 8. Children's privacy
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact sami.ios798@gmail.com if you believe a child provided personal information. Parents should use Google Play parental controls / Family Link for purchases.
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## 9. Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may request access, correction, or deletion of personal data by emailing **sami.ios798@gmail.com** with subject "Privacy Request".
You can also revoke permissions in Android Settings, manage subscriptions in Google Play, subscribe to Premium to remove ads, or uninstall the App to remove local data.
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## 10. Changes
We may update this Policy and will revise the "Last updated" date. Continued use after an update means you accept the revised Policy to the extent permitted by law.
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## 11. Contact
**Deen Buddy — Al Quran, Azkar & Dua — Privacy & Support**
Email: **sami.ios798@gmail.com**