Zikrah Privacy Policy

About Zikrah

Zikrah is your companion for Quran memorization and daily prayers. We understand the deeply personal nature of spiritual practice, and we're committed to protecting your privacy every step of the way.

This page provides specific privacy information for Zikrah. For our complete privacy practices, please see our Master Privacy Policy.

What Information We Collect

Account Information (Optional)

If you create an account to sync your progress across devices:

• Email address
• Username (display name)
• Password (encrypted and never stored in plain text)

Spiritual Progress Data

• Quran verses you've memorized or bookmarked
• Your personal notes and reflections
• Memorization milestones and progress tracking
• Reading history and completion statistics

Prayer Times & Notifications

• Approximate location (city/region) for accurate prayer time calculations
• Your preferred calculation method for prayer times
• Notification preferences (which prayers you want reminders for)
• Notification settings (sound, vibration, etc.)

App Usage Data

• Features you use most frequently
• App performance and crash reports
• Device type and operating system

What We DON'T Collect

Your spiritual practice is between you and your Creator. We respect that by:

• Not tracking your worship habits: We don't monitor when, how often, or how long you pray
• Not sharing your spiritual data: Your memorization progress, notes, and reflections are private and never shared with anyone
• Not using your data for advertising: We don't serve ads or sell your data to advertisers
• Not requiring GPS: We only need your city/region for prayer times, not your exact location
• Not accessing sensitive data: We don't access your contacts, photos, microphone, or other personal data

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to provide and improve Zikrah's features:

• Sync your progress: Keep your memorization progress and settings consistent across your devices
• Calculate prayer times: Provide accurate prayer times based on your location
• Send reminders: Notify you of upcoming prayer times (only if you enable notifications)
• Improve the app: Understand how features are used to make the app better
• Provide support: Help you if you contact us with questions or issues

Data Storage and Security

Your spiritual data is sacred to us, and we protect it accordingly:

• Encrypted storage: Your memorization progress and notes are stored with encryption
• Secure sync: Data synced across devices uses secure, encrypted connections
• Local-first approach: Your data is stored on your device first; cloud sync is optional
• No third-party access: We don't share your spiritual data with any third parties

Location Information

Zikrah needs your approximate location to calculate accurate prayer times:

• We only use city-level location, not GPS coordinates
• Location is used exclusively for prayer time calculations
• You can manually enter your city if you prefer not to share location
• We don't track your movements or store location history

Third-Party Services

Zikrah uses minimal third-party services:

• Firebase (Google): For optional account authentication and cloud sync
• Crash Analytics: To identify and fix app crashes (no personal data included)

We do NOT use:

• Advertising networks
• Social media trackers
• Data brokers or analytics companies

Your Control Over Your Data

You have complete control:

• Use without an account: Use Zikrah completely offline without creating an account
• Export your data: Download all your memorization progress and notes at any time
• Delete your data: Remove your account and all associated data whenever you want
• Control notifications: Enable or disable prayer reminders at any time
• Disable sync: Keep all data local and turn off cloud syncing

Children's Privacy

Zikrah is suitable for users of all ages learning about Islam. If your child uses Zikrah:

• We recommend using the app without creating an account (offline mode)
• Parents should supervise account creation for children under 13
• We don't knowingly collect personal information from children under 13

Islamic Content Disclaimer

While we strive for accuracy in all Quranic text and translations:

• Translations are provided for general understanding and may vary
• Prayer time calculations are estimates based on standard methods
• For religious rulings or precise guidance, consult qualified Islamic scholars
• We don't track or judge your spiritual practice in any way

Changes to This Policy

If we make changes to how Zikrah handles your data, we'll update this page and notify you through the app. Your continued use of Zikrah means you accept the updated policy.

Contact Us

Have questions about privacy in Zikrah? We're here to help:

Email: support@barqmedia.com
Subject line: "Zikrah Privacy Question"

For other questions, visit our Zikrah Support Page.

For complete privacy information, see our Master Privacy Policy.