Privacy Policy - Safa

Last Updated: June 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how Safa ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects information when you use the Safa mobile application (the "App"). Safa is operated by Ismail Turanli. You can contact us at ismailturanli91@gmail.com.

Safa is an Islamic companion app that may provide prayer times, Qibla direction, Quran reading progress, dhikr tools, Ramadan guidance, Jumuah preparation, Yasin Sharif, Asma ul Husna, prayer guidance, nearby mosque information, notifications, and AI-assisted prompts.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Support communications: If you contact us, we may receive your email address, message content, and any information you choose to include.
• App preferences: You may choose settings such as calculation preferences, notification preferences, selected mosque, Quran reading progress, saved tools, or similar app choices.
• AI prompt content: If you use AI-assisted guidance features, the text you submit may be processed to provide a response.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: Device model, operating system version, app version, language, region, and similar technical information.
• Usage information: App interactions, feature usage, session information, and general performance data.
• Diagnostics: Crash logs, error reports, and performance information used to improve stability.
• Subscription status: If the App offers paid features, we may receive subscription status and transaction confirmation information from Apple or subscription management providers. We do not receive or store your payment card details.

1.3 Location Information

Safa may request access to your location to provide features such as prayer times, Qibla direction, nearby mosque information, and location-based reminders. Depending on your device permissions and app settings, location may be obtained from your device's GPS, approximate location, or manually selected city/location.

You can control location access through your device settings. If you deny or disable location access, some features may not work correctly or may require manual location entry.

1.4 Notifications

If you enable notifications, the App may use your device notification permission to send prayer reminders, Jumuah reminders, Ramadan-related reminders, or other app notifications. You can disable notifications at any time in your device settings.

2. How We Use Information

We use information for the following purposes:

• To provide prayer times, Qibla direction, Quran progress, dhikr, Ramadan, Jumuah, and other app features
• To personalize app settings, reminders, selected locations, and user preferences
• To process AI-assisted prompts and provide relevant responses
• To manage subscriptions, premium access, and in-app purchases
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries
• To analyze app performance, detect crashes, fix bugs, and improve the user experience
• To protect the App, prevent misuse, enforce our terms, and comply with legal obligations

3. AI-Assisted Features

Safa may include AI-assisted features for prompts, reflection, and general guidance. When you use these features, your prompt text may be sent to a third-party AI service provider to generate a response.

Please do not submit sensitive personal information, confidential information, financial information, medical information, legal information, or information about others into AI prompt fields. AI-generated responses may be inaccurate or incomplete and should not be treated as religious rulings, legal advice, medical advice, financial advice, or professional counseling.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to operate, improve, and support the App. These services may process information only as needed to provide their services to us.

4.1 Apple Services

• Apple App Store: Handles app downloads, purchases, subscriptions, refunds, and payment processing.
• Apple device services: May provide system-level permissions and functions such as notifications, location, and in-app purchase management.

4.2 Maps, Location, and Mosque Information

The App may use Apple Maps, device location services, or other mapping/location services to provide Qibla direction, nearby mosque information, route information, or location-based functionality.

4.3 Analytics and Crash Reporting

The App may use analytics or crash reporting tools, such as Firebase Analytics, Firebase Crashlytics, or similar services, to understand app usage, diagnose errors, and improve stability.

4.4 Subscription Management

If Safa offers subscriptions or premium features, we may use Apple App Store purchase systems and may use subscription management services such as RevenueCat or similar providers to validate purchases and manage access.

4.5 AI Service Providers

If AI-assisted guidance is available, prompt text may be processed by AI service providers to generate responses. Such providers process data according to their own terms and privacy policies.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers that help us operate, analyze, secure, or improve the App
• With Apple or payment/subscription providers for purchase validation and subscription management
• With AI providers when you use AI-assisted features
• When required by law, legal process, regulation, or government request
• To protect our rights, users, property, safety, or the security of the App
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or transfer of assets, where permitted by law

6. Data Retention

We retain information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

• Support messages: Retained as needed to respond to your request and maintain support records.
• App preferences and progress: May remain on your device or in app-related storage until you delete or reset them.
• Analytics and diagnostics: Retained according to the retention settings of the analytics or crash reporting provider.
• Subscription records: Retained as needed to validate purchases, provide premium access, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.
• AI prompts: Retention may depend on the AI provider and app configuration. Avoid entering sensitive information in prompts.

7. Your Choices and Controls

• Location: You can allow, limit, or disable location access in your device settings.
• Notifications: You can enable or disable notifications in your device settings.
• Subscriptions: You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple App Store account settings.
• Support requests: You may contact us to request access, correction, or deletion of information where applicable.
• Device data: You may delete the App to remove locally stored app data from your device, subject to your device and iCloud settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Safa is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information where required.

If you are under the age of majority in your jurisdiction, you should use the App only with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

9. Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of any information.

10. International Users

The App may be used in different countries. Information may be processed in countries other than your own, where data protection laws may differ. By using the App, you understand that information may be transferred and processed as described in this Privacy Policy.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to certain processing of your personal information. You may also have the right to data portability or to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To exercise privacy rights, contact us at ismailturanli91@gmail.com. We may need to verify your request before responding.

12. California Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act and related laws. We do not sell personal information. To submit a privacy request, contact us at ismailturanli91@gmail.com.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make changes, we may update this page, post the revised policy in the App, or provide notice where appropriate. Your continued use of the App after the updated Privacy Policy becomes effective means you acknowledge the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests about this Privacy Policy or Safa, contact us at:

Email: ismailturanli91@gmail.com
Website: https://ilgiso91.github.io/SafaWebsite/
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6775585908

By using Safa, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.