Thank you for your trust in Shafaq ("we", "our", or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application ("App").

What We Collect

Shafaq is designed with your privacy in mind. We:

• Do NOT collect any personally identifiable information
• Do NOT require any account creation
• Store your bookmarks and settings locally on your device only

Location Data

We use your location ONLY for:

• Providing accurate prayer times for your area
• Showing nearby mosques
• Calculating Qibla direction

Important: Your location data is NEVER sent to our servers or shared with third parties. Location processing happens entirely on your device.

Data Storage

All app data (bookmarks, reading progress, settings) is stored locally on your device using secure storage. If you uninstall the app, this data will be deleted automatically.

Analytics & Crash Reporting

We may collect anonymous usage statistics and crash reports to understand app performance and fix bugs. This data:

• Contains no personal information
• Cannot identify you individually
• Is used solely to improve app stability

Third-Party Services

The app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase - For storing religious content (Quran, Duas). Firebase Privacy Policy
• Sentry - For crash reporting (if enabled). Sentry Privacy Policy

Children's Privacy

Our app is suitable for all ages and contains no age-restricted content. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. The app complies with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) as we do not collect personal data from any users.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical measures to protect any data processed by the app. Since we don't collect personal data on servers, there's minimal security risk to your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Delete your data - Uninstall the app to remove all local data
• Deny permissions - Use the app without location access (with limited features)
• Contact us - Ask questions about your privacy

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 on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.