Qibla Direction: Qibla Compass
Effective Date: 04 March 2026
INTRODUCTION
In our app Qibla Finder: Qibla Compass, your privacy is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that your personal information is protected while you use our app. Please read this policy carefully to understand how we handle data and your rights regarding privacy.
1. Information Collection and Use
We do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, phone number, or payment details.
However, to provide app functionality, the following non-personal and technical information may be collected:
Precise Location (GPS/Network-based): Only when you use location-based features (e.g., maps, navigation).
Device ID & Technical Identifiers: For app performance, analytics, and to prevent fraud/abuse.
App Usage Data: Crash logs, performance reports, and general interaction data to improve app stability.
Sensitive Information (Location-related): Some features require geolocation, but this is never linked to your identity.
Permissions :
To provide accurate Qibla direction and core features, app may require following permissions:
> Access Fine Location Permission (access_fine_location): To provide accurate Qibla direction and enhance location-based features.
> Access Coarse Location Permission (access_coarse_location): To estimate your general location for basic Qibla alignment and app functionality
> Internet Access Permission (internet): To load online content and display personalized ads within the app.
> Network State Access Permission (access_network_state): To monitor your network status and ensure stable app performance.
> Vibration Permission (vibrate): To provide haptic feedback and alerts for better user interaction
> Post Notifications Permission (post_notification): To deliver important updates, reminders, or alerts via system notifications.
> Camera Permission (camera): To enable product analyzer or visual direction features (if available).
> Alarms Permission (schedule_exact_alarm): To manage alerts such as prayer reminders (if used).
> Boot Permission (recieve_boot_completed): Allows the app to restart alarms or reminders after your device reboots.
> Foreground Service – Media Playback: Keeps audio or media playing smoothly in the background.
> Modify Audio Settings: Allows the app to adjust sound or playback settings.
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We access limited data for these purposes:
To provide accurate Qibla direction using your real-time location.
To enable compass-based orientation features.
To deliver non-personalized ads through third-party services.
To improve app performance via Firebase crash reporting and analytics.
We do not store or log any of this data after use.
3. Data Retention
We follow a no data retention policy:
No long-term storage of any user data.
Data such as location is accessed temporarily and discarded after use.
No user accounts or login credentials are required or stored.
We do not store logs or activity backups.
4. Data Sharing
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties except those mentioned below.
Some non-personal information may be used by integrated services like:
Google AdMob – for displaying ads
Firebase – for crash reporting and app improvement
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
5. Third-Party Services
Our app integrates the following trusted third-party services:
Google Admob – Privacy Policy
Google Play Services- Privacy Policy
Firebase Analytics / Crashlytics-Privacy Policy
These platforms may access data such as device type, usage frequency, or app crashes for functionality and improvement. We do not have access to this data directly.
6. Data Security
Although we do not store personal data, we implement security practices to protect temporary data access:
Secure data access with encrypted protocols where applicable.
No storage or external transmission of sensitive information.
Regular updates to ensure protection from known vulnerabilities.
7. Your Rights: Data Access & Deletion
You can uninstall the app at any time to stop all data access.
Since we do not retain data, there is typically nothing to delete.
If any future version of the app stores limited data, you may contact us for deletion.
8. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Rights
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process your personal information in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This includes informing you about the data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can exercise your rights.
We collect limited device information, approximate location (for Qibla direction), and app usage data to improve services and show personalized ads via Google AdMob and other ad networks. You can choose between personalized and non-personalized ads and withdraw your consent anytime.
9.California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
Right to Know: You can request details about personal information we have collected about you, sources of that information, purposes for collection, and categories of third parties with whom it is shared.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data that we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.
Opt-Out of Data Sale:
You can opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising by:
Adjusting settings in the app (if available).
Turning off ad personalization in your device settings.
10. Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA) Rights
If you are a Virginia resident, you have the following rights under the VCDPA:
Right to Access and Correct: You can request access to your personal data and request corrections if the data is inaccurate.
Right to Delete: You can request deletion of your personal data, subject to certain exceptions.
Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal data in a portable format.
Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not face discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
Opt-Out of Data Sale:
You can opt out of data sharing or targeted advertising by:
Adjusting settings in the app (if available).
Turning off ad personalization in your device settings.
11. Compliance with Legal Requirements
We comply with:
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation – EU)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
VCDPA (Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act
We may only disclose information if required by law or legal process.
12. Policy Updates
We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy. In such cases:
The "Last Updated" date will be revised.
Changes will be posted within the app or on the Play Store listing.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our app does not target children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we become aware of such a collection, we will delete it immediately. Parents may contact us if they believe their child’s data has been shared.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions, suggestions, or requests about your privacy rights:
Controller name : Tracking Hub
Email: trackinghub@gmail.com