Qibla Finder - Qibla Direction

 Introduction

At ShiningTechApps, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data when you use our app, Qibla Finder - Qibla Direction. By using this app, you consent to the practices outlined in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

When you use Qibla Finder - Qibla Direction, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Location Data: We collect your precise location (latitude and longitude) through the Google Play Services Location API. This data is used temporarily to calculate the direction of the Qibla. Your location data is not stored permanently after it is used for this purpose.
  • Usage Data: We may collect non-personal data about how you interact with the app, such as the features you use and the time spent in the app. This data is used to improve the app's functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To calculate and display the correct Qibla direction based on your location.
  • To serve ads using Google Mobile Ads (Lite) to help support the app.
  • To analyze user behavior within the app for the purpose of improving functionality and user experience.

3. Data Retention

We process your location data temporarily for the specific purpose of calculating the Qibla direction. This data is not stored after it is used. Usage data may be retained in aggregate form to improve the app's functionality and services, but no personally identifiable information is stored.

4. Firebase Analytics

We use Firebase Analytics to track user interactions within the app, such as events and features accessed. Firebase collects and processes anonymized data related to app usage. This data is used for analysis and improvement of the app and is not shared with third parties except as outlined in Firebase's Privacy Policy.

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services in our app:

  • Google Play Services Location API: This service helps us access location data (latitude and longitude) to calculate the Qibla direction.
  • Google Mobile Ads (Lite): This service helps us show ads within the app to support development. By using the app, you consent to the collection of certain data by Google for advertising purposes.
  • Firebase Analytics: Used to collect and analyze user behavior and app usage.

For more information on how Google handles your data, please review their privacy policy here: Google Privacy Policy.

6. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Your Choices

  • You can choose to disable location services on your device at any time, but please note that this may affect the accuracy of the Qibla direction in the app.
  • You may also opt-out of Firebase Analytics tracking through your device settings.
  • You can manage your ad preferences through your device settings or Google settings.

8. Children's Privacy

Our app is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected information from a user under the age of 18, we will take steps to delete that information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make any material changes, we will notify you within the app or via email. The updated policy will be posted in the app, and the "Effective Date" will be updated accordingly.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:

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