Privacy Policy / Gizlilik Politikası

Introduction

Bayram Gulac ("we", "us", "our") built the Namaz Vaktim: Ezan, Kuran application (the "App") as a free, ad-supported application. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our App. By using the App, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Location Data: With your permission, we access your device's GPS to determine prayer times, qibla direction, and display location-based content. Location data is processed locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.
• Device Information: Basic device identifiers and usage data may be collected automatically by third-party services (see Advertising section below).
• App Usage Data: We may collect anonymous usage statistics to improve the App experience.
• User Preferences: Settings such as language preference, calculation method, and alarm configurations are stored locally on your device.

Advertising

Our App uses third-party advertising networks to display advertisements and support free distribution. These networks are:

• Google AdMob — provided by Google LLC. Privacy Policy | AdMob Policies
• Unity Ads — provided by Unity Technologies. Privacy Policy
• AppLovin MAX — provided by AppLovin Corp. Privacy Policy

These ad networks may collect and use certain data to serve personalized or non-personalized ads, including:

• Advertising ID: A unique, user-resettable identifier (IDFA on iOS, AAID on Android) for advertising purposes.
• Device information: Device type, operating system version, and general device settings.
• IP address: Used for approximate location-based ad targeting.
• Ad interaction data: Information about which ads you view and interact with.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by adjusting your device settings:

• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
• iOS: Settings > Privacy > Apple Advertising > Turn off Personalized Ads

Third-Party Services

Our App uses the following third-party services that may collect data:

• Google AdMob: For displaying advertisements (see Advertising section).
• Unity Ads: For displaying advertisements via mediation or direct integration.
• AppLovin MAX: For displaying advertisements and ad mediation.
• Firebase (Google): Crashlytics, Analytics, Cloud Messaging, and Remote Config provided by Google LLC.
• Cloudflare, Inc. (USA): Infrastructure provider that processes AI Hoca questions to prepare answers (see the AI Hoca section).
• AlQuran.Cloud API: For fetching Quran content. No personal data is sent to this service.

AI Hoca (AI-assisted Q&A)

When you type a question into AI Hoca, your question and the last few messages of the conversation are sent to our servers and to our infrastructure provider Cloudflare (USA) in order to prepare an answer. We do not store your question texts linked to your account. We only keep a daily counter tied to your anonymous account ID so that we can apply the daily question limit.

If you mark an answer as "Not helpful", that question, the answer and the list of sources used are sent to us to review and improve the answer, and are stored together with your account ID. Choosing "Helpful" sends no data. You may request deletion of these records by contacting us (see Contact Us).

Answers are generated by AI from Diyanet fatwas and publications, Qur'an translation and commentary, and hadith and prayer sources. They may contain errors and are not binding religious rulings; for important matters, please also ask a religious scholar you trust. When you are offline or the feature is turned off, the App uses the built-in answers on your device and sends no data.

Live Broadcasts

The App displays live video/audio broadcasts from the Two Holy Mosques (Mecca and Medina). The App does not host, record, or redistribute these broadcasts. Streams are loaded in real-time directly from publicly accessible endpoints operated by official Islamic authorities, including the Saudi General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques (live.net.sa). When the primary stream is unavailable, the App may fall back to embedding a public YouTube live stream of the same source. The App is not responsible for the content, continuity, or quality of these broadcasts. Stream providers may discontinue access at their discretion. No personal data is transmitted to broadcast endpoints beyond what is technically required for HTTP/HLS streaming (IP address, basic device user-agent).

Data Storage and Security

Your preferences and app data such as bookmarks, prayer tracking, and settings are stored locally on your device. Features that need an account or a connection are stored on Google Firebase servers (Firestore): your account (anonymous, or email, Google or Apple sign-in), username and email address if you create one, notification token and language, leaderboard points, community (hatim and dhikr group) participation, daily question answers, support messages and feedback, and subscription status. AI Hoca stores only a daily question counter linked to your account, plus any answer you mark as "Not helpful" (see the AI Hoca section). You can request deletion of this data by contacting us (see Contact Us).

We take reasonable measures to protect your information, but no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy:

• Local app data: Stored on your device until you uninstall the App or clear app data.
• Advertising data: Collected by Google AdMob according to Google's retention policies (typically up to 24 months).
• Usage statistics: Anonymous usage data may be retained for up to 24 months for analytics purposes.

International Data Transfer

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence through third-party services (such as Google AdMob). These countries may have different data protection laws. By using the App, you consent to the transfer of your information to these countries. We ensure that any such transfers comply with applicable data protection regulations.

Disclosure of Your Data

We may disclose your personal information in the following situations:

• Legal requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (such as a court order or subpoena).
• Protection of rights: To protect and defend our rights, property, or the safety of our users.
• Business transfer: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred. We will notify you before your data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With your consent: We may share your information for any other purpose with your explicit consent.

Delete Your Data

You have the right to request deletion of your personal data. You can delete your data by:

• Uninstalling the App (removes all locally stored data).
• Resetting your Advertising ID through your device settings.
• Contacting us at bayram.namazapp@gmail.com to request deletion of any data we may hold.

Links to Other Websites

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as app stores or API providers) that are not operated by us. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites or services. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our App is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete it. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Deny or revoke location permission at any time through your device settings.
• Opt out of personalized advertising through your device settings.
• Reset your advertising identifier at any time.
• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.
• Object to or restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Delete all app data by uninstalling the App.
• Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

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

Email: bayram.namazapp@gmail.com