Privacy Policy for Emaan Companion

Effective Date: March 7, 2026
Last Updated: March 7, 2026

Introduction

Welcome to Emaan Companion ("we," "our," or "the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our mobile application.

Emaan Companion is operated by Adal Nawaz, located in United Kingdom.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

Information We Collect

1. Information You Provide

When you use Emaan Companion, you may provide the following information:

• Name: You provide your name during onboarding for personalized greetings and reports
• Location Data: We collect your location to provide accurate prayer times for your area
• Mood Entries: Your daily mood selections are stored locally on your device
• Bookmarks: Verses, hadith, duas, and other content you save
• Conversation History: Your conversations with the AI assistant
• Achievement Progress: Your badges, streaks, and milestone data
• Dhikr Counter Data: Your tasbeeh counts and history
• Feedback & Support Messages: When you contact us via the in-app feedback system

2. Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Operating system version, device model, and app version for troubleshooting
• App Usage Data: Features used and screens visited (for improving user experience only - no third-party analytics)

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not collect:

• Email addresses or passwords (no account required)
• Payment information (handled by Apple)
• Contacts or photos
• Browsing history
• Any personally identifiable information beyond what's listed above

How We Use Your Information

We use your information solely to:

1. Provide Core Features:

• Display accurate prayer times based on your location
• Personalize greetings, reports, and achievements with your name
• Save your bookmarks, mood entries, and conversation history
• Track your spiritual progress (streaks, badges, weekly reports)

2. Improve the App:

• Fix bugs and technical issues
• Understand which features are most valuable
• Enhance user experience

3. Respond to Feedback:

• Address your questions and concerns
• Fix reported issues
• Implement feature requests

We do not use your information for:

• Advertising or marketing
• Selling to third parties
• Profiling or tracking across other apps/websites

How We Store Your Information

Local Storage (On Your Device)

The following data is stored locally on your device only using AsyncStorage:

• Your name
• Bookmarked content
• Mood entries
• Conversation history with AI
• Achievement progress
• Streak counts
• Dhikr counter history
• App settings and preferences

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data:

Anthropic (Claude API)

• Purpose: Powers the AI spiritual guidance feature
• Data Shared: Your messages/questions sent to the AI
• Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
• Data Retention: Anthropic processes requests but does not store conversation history
• Location: United States

Aladhan API

• Purpose: Provides accurate prayer times
• Data Shared: Your location coordinates (latitude/longitude only)
• Privacy Policy: https://aladhan.com/privacy-policy
• Data Retention: Does not store user data
• Location: United Kingdom

We do not use:

• Any third-party analytics services
• Any crash reporting services
• Any advertising networks
• Any user tracking services

Location Data

How We Use Location

We collect your location only to:

• Calculate accurate prayer times for your area
• Display the correct prayer times in your timezone

Location Permissions

• You will be asked to grant location permission during onboarding
• You can deny this permission, but prayer times will not be accurate
• You can revoke location permission anytime in your device settings
• We use coarse location (city-level), not precise GPS coordinates
• Location is not tracked continuously - only accessed when calculating prayer times

Location Storage

• Your location coordinates are not stored on our servers
• They are only sent to Aladhan API to fetch prayer times
• No location history is maintained

AI Conversations

How It Works

When you send messages to the AI assistant (after granting consent):

1. Your message and supporting context are sent to Anthropic's Claude API
2. The AI generates a response based on Quran and Hadith
3. The conversation is saved locally on your device only
4. We do not store or have access to your conversations on our servers

Recipient

• Anthropic, PBC (Claude AI), United States
• Anthropic's Privacy Policy: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
• Anthropic processes requests to generate replies and does not use your data to train its models

What Data Is Sent to Anthropic

• Chat messages: The text of each message you send
• First name: If you provided one during onboarding, used for personalised replies
• Recent chat history: Recent messages from this device, sent as conversation context so the AI can reference past discussions
• Today's mood entry: If you have logged a mood today, it is sent so the AI can respond appropriately to how you are feeling
• 7-day mood summary: A brief summary of mood patterns from the last 7 days, sent for emotional context

What Is NOT Sent to Anthropic

• No account or user ID (the app has no accounts)
• No email address or phone number
• No location data or GPS coordinates
• No contacts
• No device identifiers (IDFA, advertising ID, etc.)
• No payment or subscription information
• No prayer time data
• No Dhikr counter history

Your Conversations Are Private

• All conversation history is stored locally on your device
• We cannot see, access, or retrieve your conversations
• Deleting the app permanently deletes all conversation history
• You can withdraw consent at any time by deleting the app and reinstalling, or by clearing app data

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information:

• Local Storage: All personal data is stored locally on your device using secure AsyncStorage
• Encryption in Transit: All API requests use HTTPS/TLS encryption
• No Cloud Storage: We do not maintain databases of user data
• Minimal Data Collection: We only collect what's necessary to provide core features
• No Third-Party Access: Your data is never sold or shared with advertisers

However, please note:

• No method of electronic storage is 100% secure
• You are responsible for securing your device
• If your device is lost or stolen, locally stored data may be accessible

Your Rights (GDPR)

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You can view all your data within the app at any time (Settings → About → App Data).

Right to Deletion

You can delete all your data by:

• Uninstalling the app (permanently deletes all local data)
• Using in-app "Clear All Data" option (if implemented)

Right to Data Portability

You can export your data by contacting us at adal.nawaz001@gmail.com

Right to Rectification

You can edit your information directly in the app:

• Name: Settings → Edit Name
• Location: Settings → Update Location
• Bookmarks: Delete/add from Library screen

Right to Object

You can object to data processing by:

• Denying location permissions
• Not using AI chat features
• Uninstalling the app

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you can contact:

• Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/
• Our Support: adal.nawaz001@gmail.com

Data Deletion Requests

Local Data: All conversation history and mood data stored on your device is automatically deleted when you uninstall the app.

Data Sent to Anthropic: If you want to request deletion of chat messages sent to Anthropic for AI processing, please email us at adal.nawaz001@gmail.com with your request. We will forward your deletion request to Anthropic within 7 days.

You can also contact Anthropic directly about their data retention practices at https://www.anthropic.com/privacy.

The full text of this Privacy Policy is also available at https://faithful-companion-adalnawaz001.replit.app/privacy.

Children's Privacy

Emaan Companion is suitable for users of all ages (4+).

We do not:

• Knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Require account creation or email addresses
• Use advertising or tracking
• Share data with third parties

Parents and guardians can:

• Monitor all app usage
• Delete data by uninstalling the app
• Contact us with any concerns

International Data Transfers

Location of Data Processing

• Your Device: United Kingdom (or your current location)
• Anthropic API: United States
• Aladhan API: United Kingdom

Data Transfer Safeguards

When data is transferred to Anthropic (United States):

• Only message content is transmitted (no personal identifiers)
• Data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Anthropic complies with relevant data protection standards
• Transfers are necessary to provide the AI guidance feature

Premium Subscription

Subscription Details:

• Price: £4.99 per month
• Payment Processing: Handled entirely by the Apple App Store
• Payment Information: We do not collect or store payment details
• Subscription Data: Apple provides us with subscription status only
• No Additional Data: Premium tier does not collect additional personal information

Apple's privacy policy applies:

• Apple: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/

Data Retention

Local Data (On Your Device)

• Retained indefinitely until you delete the app or clear data
• You have full control over this data

Third-Party Services

• Anthropic: Does not retain conversation data
• Aladhan API: Does not store user data

Feedback & Support

• Messages sent via in-app feedback are retained for up to 2 years for support purposes
• You can request deletion by emailing adal.nawaz001@gmail.com

Cookies and Tracking

We do not use:

• Cookies
• Web beacons
• Tracking pixels
• Analytics services
• Advertising networks

The app operates entirely offline except when:

• Fetching prayer times (Aladhan API)
• Using AI chat (Anthropic API)

Third-Party Links

The app may contain links to external websites (e.g., our Privacy Policy hosted on GitHub Pages).

We are not responsible for:

• The privacy practices of third-party websites
• Content on external sites

Please review the privacy policies of any websites you visit.

Content Attributions

Emaan Companion uses the following content sources:

Quran

• Translation: Sahih International
• Source: Public domain Quran text and translations
• Audio Recitations: Sheikh Alafasy (publicly available)

Hadith

• Collections: Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawud, Jami' at-Tirmidhi, Sunan an-Nasa'i, Sunan Ibn Majah
• Source: Authenticated hadith from public domain collections

99 Names of Allah

• Source: Traditional Islamic scholarship (public domain)

Islamic Knowledge

• Sources: Quran, authenticated hadith, and scholarly consensus

All content is provided for educational and spiritual purposes only.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

When we make changes:

• The "Last Updated" date at the top will change
• Significant changes will be announced in the app
• Continued use of the app constitutes acceptance of changes

You will be notified of changes via:

• In-app notification
• Update notes in the App Store

We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data:

Email: adal.nawaz001@gmail.com
App: Use the in-app "Send Feedback" feature
Response Time: We aim to respond within 48 hours

Developer Information:

• Name: Adal Nawaz
• Location: United Kingdom
• App: Emaan Companion - Your Islamic AI Companion

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data under the following legal bases:

1. Consent: You provide explicit consent when granting location permissions and using AI features
2. Legitimate Interest: Improving the app and providing customer support
3. Contractual Necessity: Providing core app features you've requested

You can withdraw consent at any time by:

• Revoking permissions in device settings
• Not using specific features
• Uninstalling the app

Summary