Privacy Policy

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to OneDeen("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy applies to all services provided through our web application at onedeen.appand our official iOS and Android mobile applications ("OneDeen App").

OneDeen is a comprehensive Islamic assistant offering AI-powered search over authentic Islamic lectures, Quran reading and audio playback, precise prayer times, Qibla compass, Azkar, and structured Islamic education courses.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Account & Profile Information

• Google Account Credentials: When you sign in via Google OAuth 2.0, we collect your full name, email address, and profile avatar URL to authenticate your account.
• Apple Account Credentials: When you sign in with Apple, we receive the account identifier and email address that Apple makes available to us. If you choose Hide My Email, Apple provides a private relay address instead of your personal email address.
• User Preferences: App settings such as chosen language, prayer calculation methods, and notification preferences.

2.2 Location Data (Prayer Times & Qibla)

• Location Coordinates: With your permission, we collect precise (GPS) and approximate (network-based) location coordinates solely to compute accurate local Prayer Times (Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha) and calculate the direction of the Qibla in Mecca.
• Privacy Guarantee: Location data is processed strictly for real-time astronomical and geographical calculations. We do not track your location history, nor do we sell or share location data with third-party advertisers.

2.3 Device Sensors & Technical Data

• Compass Sensors: The Android app reads hardware magnetometer and accelerometer sensors to display the real-time Qibla compass needle. Sensor data remains local to your device.
• Technical Specifications: Device model, OS version, IP address, system language, and error logs for application diagnostic and stability purposes.

2.4 AI Queries, Chat History & Search

• Conversations & Search Queries: Questions you submit to the AI Assistant are stored in secure databases to display your chat history across devices and improve AI response quality.
• Vector Embeddings: Queries are processed via semantic search (vector database) to retrieve relevant snippets from verified Islamic scholar transcripts.

2.5 Billing & In-App Purchases

• Google Play Billing: When purchasing AI query credits in the Android app, payment processing is handled directly by Google Play. We do not collect or store credit card numbers or financial passwords.
• Purchase Tokens & Ledger: We securely store Apple transaction identifiers, Google purchase tokens, and transaction status to credit your account balance and prevent duplicate processing.

2.6 Educational Progress & Media Playback

• Course Activity: Completed lectures, exam scores, quiz answers, and course progress certificates.
• Audio Recitation State: Quran surah playback bookmarks and audio player progress.

3. Android Permissions & Background Services

To provide core features, the OneDeen Android App requests specific system permissions:

• Location (ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION / ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION): Required for calculating prayer schedules and pointing the Qibla compass accurately.
• Notifications (POST_NOTIFICATIONS): Used to send Azan prayer alerts, daily Azkar reminders, and service updates.
• Exact Alarms (SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM): Enables precise timing for Azan calls at the exact prayer moment.
• Foreground Service & Audio Focus (FOREGROUND_SERVICE): Allows continuous Quran audio playback when the app is minimized or the screen is turned off.

4. How We Use Your Information

• To calculate exact Prayer Times and Qibla direction based on your coordinates.
• To authenticate users and sync conversation history across web and mobile.
• To process AI search queries and return references to scholar video lectures.
• To dispatch Azan notifications and Azkar reminders at configured times.
• To manage AI credit balances purchased through Apple In-App Purchase, Google Play Billing, or the web checkout provider.
• To deliver educational courses, track quiz results, and award certificates.
• To protect application security, prevent abuse, and comply with legal requirements.

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We partner with trusted service providers to operate our infrastructure. These providers access data only to perform specific tasks on our behalf:

• Supabase: User authentication and cloud database management.
• Apple: Sign in with Apple and Apple In-App Purchase processing.
• Google Play Billing & Google Cloud: Payment processing and Google OAuth sign-in.
• AI & Vector Services (OpenAI, Groq, Qdrant): Semantic search indexing and AI text generation.
• Media & Storage (Cloudflare R2): Secure storage for audio files, media assets, and thumbnails.

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers or data brokers.

6. Data Storage & Security

We employ strict technical safeguards to protect your personal data:

• Encrypted communications over HTTPS/TLS for all API and web traffic.
• Row-Level Security (RLS) policies in database storage ensuring private access to user data.
• Secure OAuth 2.0 authentication tokens without storing raw password credentials.

7. Your Rights & Account Deletion

You maintain full control over your personal data. You have the right to:

• Access & Export: Request a copy of your stored account data and chat history.
• Correction: Request updates to inaccurate profile details.
• Account Deletion: Request permanent deletion of your account, chat history, course records, and associated data.

To request account or data deletion, email us at [email protected]. We will process data deletion requests within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

OneDeen is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us for immediate deletion.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect new app features or legal requirements. Updated policies will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of OneDeen indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

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