Privacy Policy
Last Updated: December 2, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Barq Media LLC ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect information across all our mobile applications.
This policy applies to all apps published by Barq Media, including Zikrah, Imposter Hunt, BijliWatch, and Dasterkhwan. Each app may have specific data practices detailed in their individual sections below.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
Depending on which app you use, we may collect:
- Account Information: Email address, username, and password when you create an account
- Profile Information: Display name, profile picture, and preferences
- User Content: Information you create or share within our apps, such as saved progress, notes, or shared content
- Communication Data: Messages you send to our support team
- Location Information: With your permission, some apps may access your approximate location to provide location-based features
Information Collected Automatically
When you use our apps, we may automatically collect:
- Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers
- Usage Data: How you interact with our apps, features used, time spent, crash reports
- Log Data: IP address, access times, app version
Information from Third Parties
If you choose to sign in using third-party services (like Google or Apple), we receive basic profile information from those services according to your authorization.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our apps and services
- Create and manage your account
- Personalize your experience and save your preferences
- Send you important updates, security alerts, and support messages
- Respond to your questions and support requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve app performance
- Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and security threats
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Storage and Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security practices.
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information only in these limited circumstances:
- With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share information
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate our apps (such as cloud hosting, analytics, or customer support tools). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data.
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government request
- Safety and Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of Barq Media, our users, or the public
- Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
Third-Party Services
Our apps may use third-party services for analytics, authentication, or other functionality. These services may collect information as described in their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics (analytics and crash reporting)
- Firebase (authentication, database, and hosting)
- Apple Sign-In / Google Sign-In (authentication)
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party services.
Your Privacy Rights
General Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Object to or restrict certain processing of your data
- Export your data in a portable format
- Withdraw consent where we rely on consent for processing
GDPR Rights (European Users)
If you're located in the European Economic Area, you have additional rights under GDPR, including the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
CCPA Rights (California Users)
California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including:
- Right to know what personal information is collected
- Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
- Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information)
- Right to deletion of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at support@barqmedia.com.
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to provide our services and for legitimate business purposes. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within a reasonable timeframe, except where we're required to retain it for legal or security purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our apps are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at support@barqmedia.com.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy with an updated "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our apps after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
App-Specific Privacy Practices
Zikrah (Quran Memorization & Prayer App)
What we collect:
- Account information (email, username) if you create an account
- Prayer times preferences and notification settings
- Quran memorization progress and bookmarks
- Optional: Approximate location for accurate prayer times
What we DON'T collect:
- We do not track your religious practices or worship habits
- We do not share your spiritual progress with anyone
- We do not use your data for advertising
Data storage: Your progress is stored securely and can be synced across your devices if you're signed in.
Imposter Hunt (Social Deduction Game)
What we collect:
- Account information (username, optional email)
- Game statistics and match history
- In-game chat messages (temporarily, for moderation purposes)
- Friends list and social connections within the game
What we DON'T collect:
- We do not access your contacts or social media
- We do not record voice or video during gameplay
- We do not share your gameplay data with third parties for advertising
Data storage: Game data is stored to maintain leaderboards and your gaming profile. Chat logs are retained temporarily for safety and moderation.
BijliWatch (Power Outage Tracker)
What we collect:
- Approximate location to provide relevant outage information for your area
- Notification preferences for outage alerts
- Optional: User-reported outage information
- Device information for push notifications
What we DON'T collect:
- We do not track your exact GPS location continuously
- We do not access your utility account information
- We do not collect personal energy usage data
Data storage: Location data is used only to show relevant outage information and is not stored permanently. User reports are anonymized.
Dasterkhwan (Local Food Sharing & Delivery)
What we collect:
- Account information (name, email, phone number)
- Location information to connect you with nearby food providers
- Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
- Food preferences, dietary restrictions, and allergies
- Reviews, ratings, and photos you post
- Order history and delivery addresses
What we DON'T collect:
- We do not store your full credit card details (handled by payment processors)
- We do not share your medical or health information
Data storage: Your information is necessary to facilitate food orders and deliveries. Location data is used to match you with nearby providers. Payment information is handled by certified third-party processors (we never see your full card details).
Important note: When you order or provide food through Dasterkhwan, your name, contact information, and delivery address are shared with the other party to complete the transaction.
Word Find (Word Search Puzzle Game)
What we collect:
- Game data stored locally on your device only (progress, streaks, settings)
- Free version: Third-party ad networks may collect limited data for ad personalization
What we DON'T collect:
- No personal information - no account required
- No usage analytics or tracking by Barq Media
- No location, contacts, or device identifiers
Advertising: Free users see ads powered by third-party networks (Google AdMob). Pro users enjoy an ad-free experience with no third-party data collection.
Data storage: All game progress is stored locally on your device only. Pro purchases are handled entirely by Apple/Google's payment systems.
Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:
Barq Media LLC
Email: support@barqmedia.com