Privacy Policy

Introduction

Umme Saad (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website ummesaad.org and the Umme Saad mobile application (available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the “Services”).

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

Our Services are designed with privacy in mind. We do not require you to create an account to use our core features. If you contact us via email, we may collect:

• Your email address
• Your name (if provided)
• The content of your message

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect minimal technical information necessary for the proper functioning of the app, including:

• Device type and operating system version
• App version
• Crash logs and performance data
• General usage statistics (e.g., which surahs are read)

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not collect precise location data
• We do not collect financial or payment information
• We do not collect contacts or phone numbers
• We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking

How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect solely to:

• Provide and maintain our Services
• Improve app performance and fix bugs
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Understand general usage patterns to improve the user experience

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share limited data with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that help us operate our app (e.g., hosting providers, crash analytics). These providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Third-Party Services

Our app may use the following third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Play Services (Android)
• Apple App Store Services (iOS)
• Al Quran Cloud API (for Quran data)

Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Most user preferences (such as bookmarks and reading progress) are stored locally on your device and are not transmitted to our servers.

While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain any collected data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Crash logs and analytics data are automatically deleted after 90 days. You may request deletion of any personal data by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

Our Services are suitable for users of all ages. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete such information.

Our app does not contain any content inappropriate for children and does not display advertisements.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your personal data
• Opt out of any data collection
• Uninstall the app at any time to stop all data collection

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Last updated” date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes are effective when they are posted on this page.