Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 24, 2026

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

Introduction

Islamic Companion ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Language Preference: Your selected language is stored locally on your device.
Theme Preference: Your dark/light mode preference is stored locally.
Dhikr Counter: Your dhikr count is stored locally on your device.

Automatically Collected Information

Device Location: Used only to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction. Location data is processed locally and is NOT sent to any server.
Advertising Data: Google AdMob may collect device identifiers and usage data for serving ads. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

How We Use Your Information

Calculate accurate prayer times based on your location
Determine Qibla direction
Save your preferences (language, theme, dhikr count)
Display ads through Google AdMob for the Sadaqah feature

Data Storage

All your personal data (preferences, dhikr count) is stored locally on your device only. We do not have servers that collect or store your personal information.

Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

Google AdMob: For displaying ads in the Sadaqah feature. AdMob may collect device information. See AdMob's data disclosure.
YouTube: External links to Quran recitations. YouTube's own privacy policy applies when you visit their site.

Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Data Security

Since all data is stored locally on your device, your data is as secure as your device itself. We recommend using device-level security features (PIN, fingerprint, etc.).

Your Rights

You can:

Clear all app data through your device settings
Deny location permissions (prayer times will use default location)
Opt out of personalized ads through your device's ad settings

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date above.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository: github.com/safvan96/islamic-companion-app