Privacy Policy

Introduction

Welcome to Nahjul Balagha. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our mobile applications (English, Arabic, and Persian versions) available on iOS and Android platforms. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We do not collect any personal information. The Nahjul Balagha apps do not require you to create an account, provide an email address, or submit any personally identifiable information.

Usage Data

We do not track or collect usage data. We do not monitor how you use the app, which content you read, or how frequently you access the application.

Device Information

We do not collect device information. We do not gather information about your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, or IP address.

Data Storage and Local Preferences

All data generated by your use of the app is stored locally on your device only and never transmitted to our servers or any third parties. This includes:

• Your bookmarked content
• Your reading preferences (font size, line spacing, theme selection)
• Your search history (if enabled in settings)
• Notification preferences and settings
• Audio playback preferences
• Downloaded audio files for offline listening

This data remains private on your device and is not accessible to us or anyone else. If you delete the app, all locally stored data is permanently removed.

Third-Party Services

Firebase

Our apps use Firebase (by Google) for essential functionality like hosting and delivering audio files. Firebase may process limited technical information to fulfill requests and maintain service reliability:

• Audio file delivery and related request metadata
• Technical performance metrics

Important: We have disabled Firebase Analytics and do not use any analytics or tracking features. The Firebase integration is strictly for app functionality.

We do not use Firebase Authentication to create user accounts or collect login credentials. Any Firebase authentication used is solely for accessing public audio resources and does not identify you.

For more information about Firebase's data practices, please review Firebase's Privacy Policy .

External Content

The app may connect to external servers (farsi.balaghah.net) to fetch audio content when you use the audio playback feature. This connection only occurs when you actively request audio content. Standard request data (such as your IP address) may be processed by those servers.

Children's Privacy

Our apps are suitable for users of all ages (rated 4+). Since we do not collect any personal information, there are no special privacy considerations for children. Parents can safely allow their children to use the app without any privacy concerns.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not share, sell, rent, or disclose any user data to third parties. Since we don't collect personal information, there is nothing to share. The only data transmission that occurs is when you use the sharing features (e.g., sharing a quote), which is handled directly by your device's operating system (iOS/Android) and subject to their privacy policies.

Your Rights and Choices

Since all data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control over it:

• Access: All your data is accessible through the app's settings and features
• Deletion: You can clear bookmarks, search history, and preferences from within the app settings
• Complete Removal: Deleting the app removes all associated data from your device
• Notifications: You can enable or disable all notifications at any time through app settings or device settings
• Search History: You can disable search history saving in the app settings

Data Security

Your data security is inherently protected because all data is stored locally on your device using your device's built-in security mechanisms. Your device's operating system (iOS/Android) provides encryption and security for all app data. We recommend:

• Keeping your device's operating system updated
• Using device lock features (passcode, Face ID, Touch ID)
• Enabling device encryption (enabled by default on modern iOS/Android devices)

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. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised. We will notify users of material changes through app updates or in-app notifications. Continued use of the app after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

International Users

Our apps are available worldwide. Since all data is stored locally on your device and we don't collect personal information, there are no cross-border data transfer concerns. The limited Firebase data mentioned above may be processed in accordance with Google's global infrastructure and their Privacy Policy .

Contact Us

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

Privacy Regulations Compliance

GDPR (European Users)

For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, and Switzerland, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Since we do not collect personal data, most GDPR requirements do not apply. However, we respect your rights under GDPR including:

• Right to access (all data is locally accessible to you)
• Right to erasure (delete the app to remove all data)
• Right to data portability (not applicable as no data is collected)
• Right to object (not applicable as no data processing occurs)

CCPA (California Users)

For California residents, we comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information. Since we don't collect personal information, CCPA's disclosure and deletion requirements are not applicable.