Privacy Policy
The Muslim – Privacy Policy
Effective date: [Effective Date]
This Privacy Policy explains how [Your Company Name] (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects
information when you use the mobile application The Muslim (the “App”). The App provides Quran reading,
Tasbih counter, Qiblah direction, multi-language content, and curated news features.
By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
If you do not agree, please do not use the App.
1) Information We Collect
Account & Authentication (optional)
- When you sign in with Google or Apple: basic profile info (name, email, provider ID, avatar URL as provided by the provider).
Location (when granted)
- Approximate or precise location when the app is in use to compute Qiblah direction and local prayer times.
- We do not continuously track location in the background.
Device & Usage
- Device model, OS version, language, app version, country/region (from system), and limited IP-based info.
- Performance events (e.g., crashes, first open, screen views) for reliability and analytics.
Subscriptions & Purchases
- Purchase and subscription status (non-sensitive transaction metadata) via the App Store / Google Play billing systems.
Content & Settings
- Local settings such as fonts, language, last read position, Tasbih counts (stored on your device using app storage like GetStorage).
- If you opt to sync with an account in the future, we will state it clearly and ask for consent.
News / RSS
- We fetch external RSS feeds to display Islamic news. We do not save your reading history on our servers unless explicitly stated.
2) How We Use Information
- Provide core features: Quran reading, Qiblah direction, Tasbih, language support.
- Show accurate Qiblah and prayer times using your device’s sensors and (when allowed) location.
- Send optional notifications (e.g., prayer time reminders) if you enable them.
- Process subscriptions/purchases and manage premium access.
- Maintain app stability, prevent abuse, perform analytics (aggregated, non-identifying where possible).
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms.
3) Legal Bases for Processing (EEA/UK GDPR)
- Consent: notifications, analytics where required, location access for Qiblah/prayer times.
- Legitimate Interests: app security, crash diagnostics, basic analytics to improve quality.
- Contract: providing features you request (e.g., subscriptions).
- Legal Obligation: tax/accounting for purchases or responding to lawful requests.
4) Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell your personal data. We may share limited data with service providers strictly to operate the App:
- Google Firebase (Analytics/Crashlytics): app analytics and crash reports.
Google Privacy Policy
- Google Sign-In and/or Sign in with Apple: authentication providers.
Google ·
Apple
- App Stores Billing: Google Play Billing / Apple In-App Purchases for subscriptions and receipts.
Google Play ·
Apple
- RSS Providers: external news sources you choose to view.
Each provider processes data under its own privacy policy. We limit the data we send and use appropriate safeguards.
5) App Permissions & Sensors
- Location (When In Use): to calculate Qiblah direction and prayer times for your area.
- Motion/Compass Sensors: to render the Qiblah compass; we do not store raw sensor data.
- Notifications: optional reminders (e.g., prayer times). You can turn them off anytime in Settings.
- Network: fetch Quran audio, translations, news RSS, and app updates.
You can manage permissions in your device Settings at any time.
6) Data Retention
- Local app data (e.g., last read, Tasbih count) stays on your device until you clear app data or uninstall.
- Authentication and purchase records are retained as long as needed for your account or as required by law.
- Crash/analytics logs are kept for a limited period necessary for diagnostics and improvement.
7) Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
However, no mobile or internet transmission is 100% secure. Use the App at your own risk.
8) Your Privacy Rights
Your rights may include access, correction, deletion, objection, portability, and consent withdrawal.
- Access/Deletion Requests: email us at [Contact Email].
- Notifications/Permissions: change directly in your device Settings.
- Sign-In Data: manage from your Google/Apple account settings.
We will verify your request and respond as required by applicable laws (e.g., GDPR/CCPA).
9) Children’s Privacy
The App is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age in your jurisdiction).
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided personal data,
please contact us and we will delete it.
10) International Data Transfers
Our services and providers may be located in different countries. Where required, we use lawful mechanisms
(e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect cross-border transfers.
11) Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. We will post the new version here with an updated “Effective date”.
Material changes may also be communicated in-app.
Note: The Muslim is a faith-based companion app. We do not infer or process sensitive religious beliefs beyond what is required to provide the app’s features,
and we do not sell your personal information.