Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 14, 2026
Barakat Makkiyyah ("the App") is developed by Rusdy Ahmad. This privacy policy explains how the App handles information. The App is designed to work fully offline and prioritizes your privacy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Data
We do not collect any personal data. The App does not collect, store, or transmit any personally identifiable information such as:
- Names, email addresses, or phone numbers
- Location data
- Device identifiers or advertising IDs
- Contacts, photos, or files
- Financial or payment information
- Health or biometric data
1.2 Locally Stored Preferences
The App stores the following preferences locally on your device to enhance your experience:
- Language preference: Your selected display language (Malay, English, Arabic, Farsi, or Urdu)
- Theme setting: Your chosen appearance (light, dark, or system default)
- Font size: Your preferred text size for reading
These preferences are stored using AsyncStorage on your device only. They are never transmitted to any server or third party.
2. How We Use Information
The locally stored preferences are used solely to:
- Display the App in your preferred language
- Apply your chosen visual theme
- Render text at your selected font size
- Maintain consistent settings between app sessions
3. Data Storage and Security
- All data is stored locally on your device using encrypted device storage
- The App does not use cloud storage or remote databases
- No data is transmitted over the internet
- Audio content is embedded within the App and played locally
4. App Permissions
The App requests the following permissions for functionality:
| Permission | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Internet | Required only for opening external links (email, website) when you tap on them. The App itself does not transmit any data. |
| Audio Settings | To control audio playback volume and settings |
| Foreground Service | To continue audio playback when the App is in the background |
| Wake Lock | To prevent the device from sleeping during audio playback |
| Vibrate | To provide haptic feedback for user interactions |
5. Third-Party Services
The App does not integrate any third-party services for analytics, advertising, crash reporting, or tracking. Specifically:
- No Google Analytics or Firebase Analytics
- No advertising networks or ad SDKs
- No crash reporting services
- No social media SDKs
- No user behavior tracking
6. Data Sharing
We do not share any data with third parties because we do not collect any data. Your preferences remain on your device and are never transmitted elsewhere.
7. Data Retention and Deletion
- Preferences remain on your device until you clear app data or uninstall the App
- To delete all stored preferences, go to your device Settings > Apps > Barakat Makkiyyah > Storage > Clear Data
- Uninstalling the App removes all locally stored data
8. Children's Privacy
The App contains religious educational content suitable for all ages. Since the App does not collect any personal data, it complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and similar regulations.
9. External Links
The App may contain links to external websites (such as the developer's website or email). These links open in your device's browser or email app. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites.
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Use the App without providing any personal information
- Delete all locally stored preferences at any time
- Uninstall the App to remove all associated data
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Google Play Data Safety
In accordance with Google Play's Data Safety requirements:
- Data collected: None
- Data shared: None
- Security practices: Data is encrypted in transit (not applicable as no data is transmitted); Data cannot be deleted by user request (preferences can be cleared via device settings)
13. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this privacy policy or the App's privacy practices, please contact:
Rusdy Ahmad
Email: rusdyahmad@gmail.com
Website: https://rusdy.com/barakat-makkiyyah