Last updated: April 19, 2026
1. Information We Collect
| Data type | Why it's used | Stored where |
|---|---|---|
| Display name | Personalized greeting ("السلام عليكم, [Name]") | On your device only |
| Location (GPS) | Calculate accurate prayer times; find nearby mosques | On your device only — never uploaded |
| Microphone audio | Quran recitation practice and verse recognition | Processed on-device; not recorded or stored |
| Camera / images | Halal food scanner (barcode + OCR ingredient scan) | Processed on-device; not stored or uploaded |
| Learning progress | Track memorized verses, accuracy, streaks | Local SQLite database on your device |
| App settings | Dark mode, language, notification preferences | On your device only |
2. Third-Party Services
NOUR uses the following external services. Each has its own privacy policy:
| Service | Purpose | Data sent |
|---|---|---|
| Google AdMob | Display ads to support the app | Advertising ID, device info (per Google's policies) |
| everyayah.com | Stream Quran audio recitations | Surah/verse number (in the URL only) |
| Open Food Facts | Look up halal/ingredient data by barcode | Barcode number only |
| Mawaqit API | Search nearby mosques and their prayer times | GPS coordinates or search keyword |
| Google ML Kit (on-device) | OCR text recognition for ingredient labels | Nothing — runs entirely on your device |
Google AdMob privacy policy:
policies.google.com/privacy
Open Food Facts privacy policy:
world.openfoodfacts.org/privacy
3. Android Permissions Explained
- RECORD_AUDIO — Listens to your Quran recitation for self-assessment; audio is never saved or sent.
- CAMERA — Scans barcodes and ingredient labels for the halal checker; images are not stored.
- ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION — Computes prayer times and finds nearby mosques based on your position; coordinates are not uploaded to our servers.
- INTERNET — Streams Quran audio, looks up food product data, and fetches mosque schedules.
- POST_NOTIFICATIONS / SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM — Delivers adhan (prayer call) and dhikr reminders at the times you configure.
- FOREGROUND_SERVICE / WAKE_LOCK — Keeps audio playback running when the screen is off.
- RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED — Re-schedules your prayer notifications after the device restarts.
4. How We Share Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade any personal information. Data is shared only as described in Section 2 (third-party services you actively use).
5. Data Retention & Deletion
All data stored by NOUR lives locally on your device. You can delete it at any time by:
- Clearing app data in Android Settings → Apps → NOUR → Storage → Clear data
- Uninstalling the app
We have no server-side copy of your data to delete.
6. Children's Privacy
NOUR is suitable for all ages and is designed for Quran learners of every age group. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The app does not include social features, chat, or user accounts. AdMob is configured to request non-personalized ads where applicable.
7. Security
Your data is stored in Android's private app storage, inaccessible to other apps. Network requests use HTTPS. We do not operate servers that store your personal data.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as the app evolves. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continued use of NOUR after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
Questions or concerns about this privacy policy? Reach us at:
🌐 App: NOUR — Quran Memorization & Islamic Tools
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