📖 Introduction
Welcome to Islamic Helper (the "App"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our App.
Islamic Helper is an Islamic guidance app that provides Namaz guide, Duas, Quran reading, Masjid finder, and other Islamic features. We believe in transparency and want you to understand what information we collect and why.
📊 Information We Collect
📍 Location Information
With Permission We collect your device's location only when you use the Masjid Finder feature. This helps us show nearby mosques and Qibla direction. You can deny this permission and still use other app features.
📱 Device Information
We may collect non-personal device information including:
- Device model and operating system version
- App version and usage statistics
- Crash reports and performance data
📝 User Preferences
We store your language preferences and app settings locally on your device to provide a personalized experience.
🎯 How We Use Your Information
- ✅ To provide Masjid Finder and Qibla direction features
- ✅ To improve app performance and fix bugs
- ✅ To personalize your experience (language preferences)
- ✅ To analyze app usage and make improvements
- ✅ To display prayer times based on your location
🔒 Data Storage & Security
Local Storage Only: Most of your data (preferences, settings, saved duas) is stored locally on your device. We do not store your personal data on external servers.
Location Data: Your location is used only for Masjid Finder and is not stored or shared with any third parties.
Security: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information.
🤝 Third-Party Services
Our App uses the following third-party services:
- Google Maps API - For Masjid Finder and location services (Google Privacy Policy)
- Google Play Services - For app distribution and updates
These services may collect information as described in their respective privacy policies.
👶 Children's Privacy
Our App does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
🌍 Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access the information we have about you
- Request deletion of your data
- Opt-out of location tracking (disable location permission)
- Request a copy of your data
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
📧 Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
- Developer: Akhtar Hussain
- Company: Softcreaft Solutions
- Email: akhtarhussain132003@gmail.com
- Website: https://codewakhtar.xyz/Softcreaft/
📝 Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy in the app and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
⚖️ Legal Compliance
This Privacy Policy complies with:
- GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
- CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
- Google Play Developer Program Policies