Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Best Quran App ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

By using our app or website at thebestquranapp.co.uk, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

We collect the following types of information:

• Account information: Email address and password (hashed) when you register.
• Profile information: Display name and optional profile preferences.
• Reading data: Your reading progress, bookmarks, and daily streaks.
• Usage statistics: Pages read, time spent reading, and session history.
• Preferences: App language, Quran edition, reciter, font size, and notification settings.
• Device information: Device type, OS version, and push notification token for reminders.
• Payment information: Donation payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We do not store card details.

We use your information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the app experience.
• Sync your reading progress and preferences across devices.
• Send daily reading reminders and verse notifications (only if enabled by you).
• Process donations securely via Stripe.
• Respond to support requests.
• Monitor and improve app performance and security.

We do not sell your personal data. We share data only in the following limited circumstances:

• Stripe: Payment data for donation processing. Stripe's privacy policy applies: stripe.com/privacy
• Firebase (Google): Push notification delivery. Firebase's privacy policy applies: firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your data if required by law or to protect our legal rights.

All data is transmitted over HTTPS (TLS encryption). Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. We take reasonable technical measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

We retain your data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed from our systems within 30 days. Anonymised usage statistics may be retained for analytical purposes.

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your account and associated data.
• Opt out of marketing or notification communications.
• Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority. In the United Kingdom, this is the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: support@thebestquranapp.co.uk

Our app is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

We do not use advertising or tracking cookies. Our website does not store personal data in browser cookies. The administration area uses browser local storage (not cookies) to manage admin sessions securely; this data is never sent to third parties. Standard technical cookies may be set by our hosting infrastructure solely for load-balancing and security purposes. You can clear your browser's local storage and cookies at any time in your browser settings.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the date at the top of this page. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: support@thebestquranapp.co.uk
• Website: thebestquranapp.co.uk