Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 28, 2025

Kamal Aldeen is owned by Haydar Al-Karar LLC, the data controller of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, share, and protect your data when you use the Kamal Aldeen app, ensuring transparency and trust in line with Islamic values. Please read this before using the app, as it explains your rights and our responsibilities.

1. Data We Collect

We collect data to provide app features like Quran reading, supplications, and prayer times. Here’s what we may collect:

• Personal Data (Optional):

  • Email, first name, last name, or city (if you create an account or request personalized features).

  • Payment info (e.g., via Apple Pay or Google Pay) for optional in-app purchases (e.g., premium recitations).

• Location Data (Optional): Approximate location (with your consent) for prayer times and Qibla direction.

• Device and Usage Data (Automatic):

  • Device type, OS version, IP address, time zone, browser (if linked), and app identifiers.

  • Pages viewed (e.g., surahs or duas), interaction duration, and referral sources (e.g., search terms).

• No Tracking for Ads: We don’t collect data for third-party advertising or tracking across apps/sites.

You can use basic features (e.g., Quran reading) without providing personal data. Optional data enhances functionality but isn’t mandatory.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use data to:

• Provide core services: Quran recitations, prayer time calculations, Qibla direction, and dua reminders.

• Improve the app: Analyze usage (e.g., popular features) and fix bugs.

• Communicate: Send optional notifications (e.g., Athan alerts) or support responses.

• Ensure security: Detect abuse (e.g., spam) and compile anonymous usage stats.

Data isn’t used for profiling or automated decisions affecting you.

3. Data Sharing

We don’t sell your data or share it for marketing. Sharing occurs only when:

• Service Providers: With trusted partners (e.g., cloud storage like AWS, analytics like Firebase) to run the app, under strict confidentiality.

• Legal Requirements: If required by law (e.g., subpoena) or to protect users, our rights, or investigate fraud.

Third parties are listed in our App Store/Google Play data disclosures.

4. Data Security

We use encryption (e.g., SSL/TLS) and secure servers to protect your data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We implement reasonable technical, administrative, and physical safeguards, but no system is 100% secure. Please safeguard your login details.

5. Your Rights and Controls

• Access: View or update your data in app settings.

• Consent: Grant or revoke location access/notification permissions anytime via device settings.

• Deletion: Request account/data removal by emailing haydar.alkararllc@alkarartech.com.

• EU/UK Residents (GDPR): You have rights to:

  • Be informed, access, correct, or erase your data.

  • Restrict processing, port data, or object to use.

  • Appeal automated decisions (not applicable here).

• California Residents (CCPA): Opt out of data “sales” (we don’t sell data) and request disclosure/deletion.

Contact us for assistance exercising rights.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed for app functionality (e.g., active account use) or legal compliance (e.g., 7 years for payment records). Inactive accounts may be deleted after 2 years unless you request otherwise.

7. Third-Party Links

The app may link to external Islamic resources (e.g., reciter sites). We’re not responsible for their privacy practices — please review their policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Kamal Aldeen isn’t targeted at children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect their data without parental consent. Contact us if you believe a child’s data was collected.

9. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside your region (e.g., U.S. or Canada) by our service providers, with safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses to ensure protection.

10. Changes to This Policy

We’ll notify you of significant updates via the app or email. Continued use after changes implies acceptance.

11. Contact Us

For questions, rights requests, or concerns, email haydar.alkararllc@alkarartech.com. We’re committed to resolving issues swiftly.

Kamal Aldeen aims to perfect your faith with peace and trust. JazakAllah khair for joining us!