Privacy Policy

Welcome to Ahkam ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application and related services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your email address and authentication credentials.
• User Content: Notes, bookmarks, and other content you create within the app.
• Search Queries: Your search terms to provide relevant Islamic jurisprudence results.
• Feedback: Any feedback or correspondence you send to us.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system version, and unique device identifiers.
• Usage Data: App features used, time spent in the app, and interaction patterns.
• Log Data: Error logs and performance data to improve app stability.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our services
• Personalize your experience and deliver relevant content
• Process and manage your account and subscriptions
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Send important notices about the service
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance app functionality
• Protect against unauthorized access and abuse

3. Data Storage and Security

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party services that help us operate the app (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to share your information.

5. Third-Party Services

Our app uses the following third-party services:

• Firebase: For authentication, database, and analytics
• Google Cloud: For AI-powered search and content processing
• Apple/Google Payment Services: For processing premium subscriptions

These services have their own privacy policies governing the use of your information.

6. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Export: Request your data in a portable format
• Opt-out: Disable certain data collection through app settings

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

9. 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. By using our app, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy in the app and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the app after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.