# Privacy Policy for Quran App

**Last Updated:** November 30, 2024

## Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how the Quran App ("we", "our", or "the App") handles information when you use our mobile application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.

## Information We Collect

### Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The Quran App stores the following information locally on your device:

1. **Bookmarks**: Pages and verses you bookmark for quick access
   - Page numbers
   - Sura and Ayah numbers (if applicable)
   - Timestamp when bookmarked

2. **Reading History**: Records of pages you have viewed
   - Page numbers visited
   - Timestamps of visits
   - Duration spent on pages (if tracked)

3. **Last Read Position**: Your last reading position to resume where you left off
   - Page number
   - Timestamp

4. **App Preferences**: Your personal settings and preferences
   - Theme preferences (light/dark/system)
   - Display settings (text size, font preferences)
   - Audio playback preferences
   - Reading mode preferences
   - Other app customization settings

### Data We Do NOT Collect

We do **NOT** collect, store, or transmit:
- Personal identification information (name, email, phone number)
- Location data
- Contact information
- Device identifiers for advertising
- Analytics or usage tracking data
- Any data that personally identifies you

## How We Use Information

All data collected by the App is stored **locally on your device only**. We use this information to:

- Provide personalized reading experience (resume from last position)
- Remember your bookmarks and reading preferences
- Maintain your app settings and customizations
- Enable audio playback features

## Data Sharing

**We do NOT share, sell, or transmit any of your data to third parties.** All data remains on your device and is never sent to external servers or services.

## Network Usage

The App uses internet connectivity for the following purposes:

1. **Audio Streaming**: To stream Quranic recitations from online sources (quranicaudio.com and mirrors)
   - Audio is streamed directly to your device
   - No audio data is stored or cached unless you explicitly download it
   - Streaming URLs are accessed directly without any intermediate servers

2. **Network State Checking**: To determine if internet connectivity is available for audio streaming

## Permissions

The App requests the following permissions:

1. **INTERNET**: Required to stream audio recitations from online sources
2. **ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE**: Used to check network connectivity before attempting to stream audio
3. **READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE** / **WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE**:
   - Only requested on Android versions 10 and below (API level 32 and below)
   - Used for optional offline audio file storage (if you choose to download audio files)
   - Not required for basic app functionality

## Data Security

- All data is stored locally on your device using Android's secure storage mechanisms
- We use Android's built-in Room database for secure local data storage
- No data is transmitted over the network except for audio streaming (which goes directly to audio servers)
- We do not use any third-party analytics or tracking services

## Data Retention

- Bookmarks, reading history, and preferences are stored on your device until you:
  - Uninstall the app (data is automatically deleted)
  - Clear app data through Android settings
  - Manually delete bookmarks or clear history within the app

## Your Rights

You have full control over your data:

- **Access**: All your data is stored locally and accessible through the app's interface
- **Delete**: You can delete bookmarks, clear reading history, or reset app preferences at any time
- **Uninstall**: Uninstalling the app will remove all locally stored data

## Children's Privacy

The Quran App does not knowingly collect any personal information from children. The app is suitable for users of all ages, and all data remains local to the device.

## Third-Party Services

The App may stream audio from third-party audio hosting services (such as quranicaudio.com). When you stream audio, your device connects directly to these services. We do not control or have access to any data transmitted during audio streaming.

## Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of the App after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

## Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us through the Google Play Store listing for this app.

## Compliance

This Privacy Policy complies with:
- Google Play Store requirements
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) principles
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) requirements

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**Summary**: The Quran App respects your privacy. All data is stored locally on your device, and we do not collect, share, or transmit any personal information. The app only uses internet connectivity for streaming audio recitations, and all connections are made directly to audio hosting services without any data collection or tracking.