Privacy Policy

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Last Updated: 2 February 2025

Introduction

Welcome to Quran Chat ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application Quran Chat (the "App"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Additional information for California residents, as well as for individuals in UK, EEA, and Switzerland will be at the end of this privacy policy.

This privacy policy can change in time. In such case, the date of the policy will be updated and additional notice will be given to users.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes, as defined under the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our App:

1. Personal Information

When you use our App, we may collect the following personal information:

  • Name: Your name as provided during onboarding
  • Age Group: Your age range selection (e.g., 13-17, 18-24, 25-34, etc.)
  • Gender: Your gender selection or preference not to say
  • Email Address: If you choose to create an account or sign in
  • Premium Subscription Status: Whether you have an active premium subscription

2. Usage and Activity Data

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

  • Quran Reading Progress:
    • Verses and surahs you have read
    • Last reading position
    • Completion records with timestamps
    • Overall reading progress percentage
  • Prayer Tracking Data:
    • Daily prayer completion records
    • Prayer streaks and statistics
    • Prayer completion timestamps
  • Onboarding Status: Whether you have completed the onboarding process
  • Language Preferences: Your selected app language

3. AI Chat and Interaction Data

If you use the AI-powered features of the App, we may collect:

  • Chat Conversations: Messages you send when asking questions about Quran verses
  • Verse Context Requests: Verses you request explanations or context for
  • Dua Requests: Personalized dua requests you make
  • Reflection Inputs: Mood and reflection inputs for personalized guidance

4. Location Data

With your permission, we may collect location data to:

  • Prayer Times: Calculate accurate prayer times based on your location
  • Qibla Direction: Provide compass direction for prayer

You can control location access through your device settings at any time.

5. Purchase and Subscription Data

When you make in-app purchases or subscribe to premium features, we collect:

  • Purchase Information: Transaction details, purchase history, and subscription status
  • Payment Information: Processed through third-party payment processors (see Third-Party Services below)

6. Device Information

We may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

  • Device type and model
  • Operating system version
  • App version
  • Unique device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  1. To Provide and Maintain the App: To deliver the core functionality of the App, including Quran reading, prayer tracking, AI-powered features, and personalized guidance.
  2. To Personalize Your Experience: To customize the App based on your preferences, reading progress, and spiritual journey.
  3. To Enable AI Features: To power our AI assistant that helps you understand Quran verses, generate personalized duas, and provide spiritual reflections.
  4. To Calculate Prayer Times: To provide accurate prayer times and Qibla direction based on your location.
  5. To Process Transactions: To manage your premium subscriptions and process in-app purchases.
  6. To Improve the App: To analyze usage patterns and improve our services, features, and user experience.
  7. To Communicate with You: To send you updates, notifications, and information related to your use of the App.
  8. To Ensure Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues, fraud, or security threats.

Data Storage

Local Storage

A significant portion of your data is stored locally on your device using secure local storage mechanisms. This includes:

  • User profile information (name, age group, gender)
  • Quran reading progress
  • Prayer tracking data
  • Onboarding status
  • Language preferences

Cloud/Backend Storage

We also store certain information on our secure backend servers to:

  • Enable account authentication and management
  • Support AI-powered features
  • Backup your data to prevent loss
  • Provide analytics and improve our services

Data stored on our servers is encrypted and protected using industry-standard security measures.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide you with our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may collect information used to identify you:

RevenueCat

We use RevenueCat (RevenueCat, Inc.) to manage in-app purchases and subscriptions. RevenueCat may collect:

  • Purchase and transaction information
  • Subscription status
  • Device identifiers
  • Usage analytics related to purchases

For more information about how RevenueCat handles your data, please review their Privacy Policy: https://www.revenuecat.com/privacy

Supabase

We use Supabase for authentication and backend services. Supabase may collect:

  • Email address (for account authentication)
  • Authentication tokens
  • User identifiers

For more information about Supabase's data practices, please review their Privacy Policy: https://supabase.com/privacy

Expo

Our App is built using Expo (Expo, Inc.), which provides development and build services. Expo may collect:

  • App usage analytics
  • Crash reports
  • Performance data

For more information about Expo's data practices, please review their Privacy Policy: https://expo.dev/privacy

Other Service Providers

We may use other third-party service providers to help us operate the App and administer activities on our behalf, such as hosting services, analytics providers, and customer support services.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

  1. With Your Consent: We may share your information when you explicitly consent to such sharing.
  2. With Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:
    • Payment processing (RevenueCat)
    • Authentication services (Supabase)
    • Cloud storage and hosting
    • Analytics and performance monitoring
  3. For Legal Purposes: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  4. To Protect Rights: We may share information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or that of our users or others.
  5. Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Portability

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and to receive a copy of your data in a portable format.

Correction

You can update or correct your personal information directly through the App settings or by contacting us.

Notifications and Communications

We may send you in-app notifications related to your use of the App, such as prayer reminders, feature updates, or account-related messages. You can manage notification preferences at any time through your device settings or within the App.

Deletion

You have the right to request deletion of your personal information. You can:

  • Delete your account through the App settings
  • Contact us to request deletion of your data

Please note that some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

Opt-Out

You can opt out of certain data collection and processing activities by:

  • Disabling location services
  • Canceling your premium subscription

Data Export

You can request a copy of your data in a machine-readable format by contacting us.

Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption of data in transit and at rest
  • Secure authentication and access controls
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under the age of 13 (or the minimum age required by applicable law in your jurisdiction). We do 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 immediately. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

  • Contractual Necessity: To provide core App functionality, including Quran reading, prayer tracking, and AI-powered features.
  • Consent: For optional features such as location-based services, notifications, and personalized interactions.
  • Legitimate Interests: To improve our services, ensure security, prevent fraud, and provide customer support.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

GDPR Compliance (European Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to Access: You can request access to your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request transfer of your data to another service
  • Right to Object: You can object to certain types of processing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the Contact Information section.

Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information receives adequate protection.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect
  • Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal information
  • Right to Opt-Out: You can opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your privacy rights

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the new Privacy Policy in the App
  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Providing in-app notifications for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your Consent

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

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

For data deletion requests or to exercise your privacy rights, please include "Privacy Request" in your subject line and provide details about your request.