Privacy Policy

1. Information We Do NOT Collect

Athkar App is committed to protecting your privacy. We want to be absolutely clear: we do not collect any personal information or data from our users.

Specifically, we do NOT collect:

• Personal identification information (name, email address, phone number)
• Location data or GPS coordinates
• Device identifiers or unique IDs
• IP addresses
• Usage statistics or analytics
• Browsing history or app usage patterns
• Contact lists or social media information
• Any form of user-generated content

2. Data Storage

All data created within the Athkar App (such as your dhikr counts, preferences, and settings) is stored locally on your device only. This means:

• Your data never leaves your device
• We have no access to your data
• No cloud synchronization or backup to external servers
• Data is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app
• You have full control over your data at all times

3. No Third-Party Services

Athkar App does not integrate any third-party services that could compromise your privacy:

• No advertising networks
• No analytics or tracking tools (Google Analytics, Firebase, etc.)
• No social media SDKs
• No crash reporting services
• No marketing or attribution tools

4. Offline Functionality

Athkar App is designed to work completely offline. The app does not require an internet connection for any of its features, including:

• Dhikr counter and tracking
• Qibla direction (using device compass)
• Prayer times calculation
• Adhan notifications
• Dua and Athkar content

This offline-first approach ensures your privacy and allows you to use the app anywhere, anytime.

5. Permissions

Location Permission (Optional)

The app may request location permission to provide accurate Qibla direction and calculate prayer times for your location. This permission is:

• Completely optional - the app works without it
• Used only locally on your device
• Never transmitted to any server
• You can revoke this permission at any time in your device settings

Notification Permission (Optional)

To remind you of prayer times and scheduled dhikr. Notifications are:

• Generated locally on your device
• Do not require internet connection
• Can be customized or disabled in app settings

6. Children's Privacy

Athkar App is safe for users of all ages. Since we do not collect any personal information from any users, children under 13 can safely use our app. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by not collecting any data whatsoever.

7. Data Security

While we don't collect or transmit any data, we still prioritize security:

• All app data is stored in your device's secure application sandbox
• No network communications means no risk of data interception
• No user accounts means no risk of account breaches
• Regular app updates to maintain compatibility and security

8. Your Rights

Since we don't collect any personal data, traditional data rights (like access, correction, or deletion requests) don't apply. However, you always have complete control:

• You can clear all app data from your device settings
• You can uninstall the app at any time to remove all data
• You can deny or revoke permissions at any time
• You own and control all data stored locally on your device

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this Privacy Policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.

Our commitment to not collecting user data will never change. Any updates will only clarify our practices or reflect new features that maintain our privacy-first approach.

10. Compliance

Athkar App complies with major privacy regulations including:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) - California, USA
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) - USA
• Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) - Canada

Our compliance is straightforward: we don't collect any data that these regulations govern.