1. Introduction
Welcome to Islamic Companion ("we," "our," or "us"). Islamic Companion is a personal Quran reading and reflection app that allows you to search verses, capture reflections, and build thematic threads of ayat. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how your information is handled.
This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that data. By using Islamic Companion, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
- Reflections and Notes: Text notes you write in connection with Quranic verses.
- Threads: Collections of ayat you group together under a theme or topic.
- Search Queries: Words or phrases you search for within the app.
All of this content is created voluntarily by you and stored locally on your device. We do not transmit this content to our servers.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you use the app, we may collect limited technical information automatically, including:
- Device Information: Device model, operating system version, and app version.
- Crash Reports and Diagnostics: Anonymous crash logs and performance data to help us improve app stability.
- Usage Analytics: Aggregate, anonymised data about which features are used (e.g., search, threads), without any personally identifiable information.
We use Apple's built-in frameworks and, where applicable, privacy-preserving analytics tools. No data that identifies you personally is collected through analytics.
2.3 Information We Do Not Collect
We do not collect:
- Your name, email address, or any account credentials (the app has no account or sign-in system).
- Your precise location.
- Your contacts, photos, camera, or microphone data.
- Any payment information (the app is free to start).
- Any data that identifies you personally.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect solely to:
- Operate and improve the app: Crash reports and diagnostics help us identify and fix bugs.
- Understand feature usage: Aggregate, anonymous analytics help us prioritise future improvements.
We do not use your information for advertising, marketing profiling, or any commercial purpose beyond maintaining and improving the app.
4. Data Storage and Security
4.1 On-Device Storage
Your reflections, threads, and personal library are stored locally on your iPhone. This data is protected by iOS's built-in data protection mechanisms and is not accessible to us.
4.2 iCloud Backup
If you have iCloud Backup enabled on your device, your app data may be included in your iCloud backup as part of standard iOS behaviour. This backup is governed by Apple's Privacy Policy, not ours.
4.3 Security Measures
We apply industry-standard practices for any data we do handle (such as crash logs), including encryption in transit and access controls. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties, except in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may use trusted third-party services (such as crash reporting tools) that process anonymous diagnostic data on our behalf. These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations and may not use the data for any other purpose.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required to do so by law or in response to a valid legal process (e.g., a court order or governmental request).
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, user data (if any) may be transferred. We will notify you of any such change via a prominent notice in the app or on our website.
6. Children's Privacy
Islamic Companion is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at the address below and we will delete it promptly.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your data:
- Access: Request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Objection: Object to processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format.
Because most data in Islamic Companion is stored locally on your device and never transmitted to us, you can exercise most of these rights directly by deleting the app or clearing its data through iOS Settings. For any data we may hold (such as crash logs), please contact us using the details in Section 10.
8. Data Retention
- On-device data (reflections, threads, notes): Retained on your device until you delete the app or clear its data.
- Crash and diagnostic logs: Retained for a maximum of 90 days before being automatically deleted.
- Aggregated analytics: Retained in anonymised, aggregate form for up to 24 months.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide a more prominent notice (such as an in-app notification). We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Your continued use of Islamic Companion after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:
Islamic Companion Support
Website: https://islamiccompanion.symcloud.net
Support Page: https://islamiccompanion.symcloud.net/support
We will respond to all enquiries within 30 days.
This privacy policy was prepared to meet the requirements of Apple's App Store Review Guidelines and applicable privacy regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and relevant international equivalents.