Privacy Policy

Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Nūr ("we," "our," or "us") handles information in our iOS mobile application and website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our practices.

Information We Collect

We collect ZERO personal information. We do not collect, transmit, store, or share any of your personal data with our servers or any third parties.

Data Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored only on your device using iOS's secure local storage (UserDefaults):

• Prayer Settings: Your selected calculation method and prayer reminder preferences
• Location Data: Your location is used only to calculate prayer times and Qibla direction. It is processed entirely on your device and never transmitted to our servers or any third party.
• Tasbih Data: Your dhikr counts, goals, and bead color preferences
• Notification Preferences: Your settings for prayer alerts and reminders
• Premium Status: A flag indicating whether you've purchased premium features (verified through Apple's servers, not ours)

How We Use Your Information

Since we don't collect any information, we don't use your information. All data processing happens locally on your device for the sole purpose of providing app functionality.

Permissions We Request

Location Services

We request permission to access your location to:

• Calculate accurate prayer times for your current location
• Determine the Qibla direction

Your location data is processed entirely on your device and is never transmitted to our servers or any third parties. You can revoke this permission at any time in: iOS Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > Nūr

Notifications

We request permission to send you local notifications for:

• Prayer time alerts
• Prayer reminders (before prayer time)

These are local notifications scheduled on your device. We do not send push notifications from a server. You can manage notification preferences in: iOS Settings > Notifications > Nūr

Third-Party Services

Apple App Store / StoreKit

We use Apple's StoreKit framework for in-app purchases. When you purchase premium features, the transaction is processed entirely by Apple. We do not collect, see, or store any payment information. Apple may collect purchase data according to their privacy policy.

For information about how Apple handles your data, please review: Apple's Privacy Policy

No Other Third Parties

We do not integrate with any analytics services, advertising networks, or other third-party tracking tools.

Data Security

All your data is stored locally on your device using iOS's secure storage mechanisms. Your data is protected by:

• iOS device encryption
• Your device passcode, Face ID, or Touch ID
• iOS sandbox security (apps can't access other apps' data)
• iCloud backup encryption (if you have iCloud backup enabled in your device settings, your app data may be included in encrypted backups)

Since we don't transmit your data over the internet, there is no risk of interception during transmission.

Data Retention and Deletion

Since all data is stored locally on your device:

• Data remains on your device until you delete the app
• You can delete the app at any time to remove all data
• No data remains on our servers (we don't have servers storing your data)
• If you have iCloud backup enabled, app data may be included in your encrypted iCloud backups

Your Rights

You have complete control over your data:

• Access: All your data is on your device; you can see it in the app
• Deletion: Delete the app to remove all data immediately
• Portability: Since data is local-only, there's no data to export from our servers
• Correction: You can modify your settings at any time within the app

Children's Privacy

Nūr does not collect any personal information from anyone, including children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). The app is designed to be safe for users of all ages. Parents and guardians should note that all data stays on the device and is never transmitted to external servers.

We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations by not collecting any personal information from children.

International Users

Nūr is available worldwide. Since we don't collect or transmit any personal data, there are no international data transfers. All processing happens locally on your device, regardless of your location.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

• We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• We will notify you through the app or via the App Store update notes if changes are significant
• Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Website Privacy

This website (nurapps.com) also does not collect any personal information:

• We do not use cookies or tracking technologies
• We do not use analytics services
• We do not collect any information about your visit
• We do not display advertisements

This is a simple, static website hosted to provide information about the app and meet App Store requirements.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Legal Compliance

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:

• Apple App Store Review Guidelines
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)

Since we don't collect any personal data, we inherently comply with all major privacy regulations.

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