Welcome to Qalbyr Read ("we", "our", or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you use our application.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information (optional): Email address and display name if you choose to create an account.
• User Preferences: Language, font size, theme, and reciter selection.
• Reading Data: Favorites, bookmarks, and reading progress.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type and operating system version.
• Usage Data: App interactions and feature usage for performance analysis.

1.3 Location Data (Processed On-Device)

• Location Information: If you grant permission, location data is processed only on your device to calculate prayer times and determine Qibla direction.

Location data is not transmitted to our servers or shared with third parties. You can disable location access at any time and manually select a location instead.

2. How We Use Your Information

• Provide and improve Qalbyr Read features
• Save and sync preferences, bookmarks, and reading progress
• Calculate prayer times and Qibla direction on-device
• Deliver notifications you enable
• Fix bugs and improve app stability
• Process in-app purchases and subscriptions

3. In-App Purchases

All purchases are processed by Apple through the App Store. We do not collect or store payment card details. Purchases are associated with your Apple ID and can be restored using Apple’s restore mechanism.

4. Data Storage and Security

• Data stored locally is protected by iOS security mechanisms
• Encrypted connections (HTTPS/TLS) are used for any data transmission

5. Third-Party Services

• Apple App Store: App distribution and in-app purchase processing.
• Firebase Analytics (Google LLC): Used to collect anonymized usage data such as app launches, screen views, and feature interactions. This data helps improve performance and user experience. Firebase Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information such as your name or email.

We do not use advertising SDKs and do not track users across apps or websites owned by other companies.

6. Your Rights and Choices

• Access or update your information
• Request deletion of your data
• Disable notifications and location permissions
• Request a copy of your data where applicable

7. Children’s Privacy

Qalbyr Read is suitable for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

8. Data Retention

We retain data only as long as necessary to provide the service. You may request deletion at any time.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your residence. Appropriate safeguards are applied to protect your information.

10. Do Not Sell or Share

We do not sell or share personal information for advertising or tracking purposes.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Continued use of Qalbyr Read indicates acceptance of the updated policy.