Privacy Policy

E-book Library built the Bayan and Khutba app as a Free application. This service is provided by Bayan and Khutba at no cost and is intended for use as is.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our service.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Privacy Policy. The personal information that we collect is used only for improving and providing the service. We do not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy.

Unless otherwise defined, the terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions, accessible within the Bayan and Khutba app.

Permissions Used in the App

To ensure proper functionality, the Bayan and Khutba app requires the following permissions:

  • Internet: To load PDF Islamic books, retrieve content, display ads, and update prayer time data.

  • Access Network State: To check network availability.

  • Access Fine Location: For accurate prayer time calculation based on the user’s exact location.

  • Access Coarse Location: For approximate location-based prayer time accuracy.

  • Post Notifications: To deliver prayer reminders and alarms.

  • Schedule Exact Alarm: To set accurate Islamic prayer alarms.

  • Use Full Screen Intent: To display full-screen alarms when necessary.

  • Vibrate: For vibration alerts in notifications and alarms.

  • Receive Boot Completed: To restore saved alarms after the device restarts.

  • Wake Lock: To keep the device active during prayer alarms or notifications.

All permissions are used strictly for app functionality and never for tracking or sharing personal identity.

Information Collection and Use

To provide a better experience, we may collect the following types of information:

1. Location Information

Used only for:

  • Accurate prayer time calculation

  • Azan / alarm scheduling

  • Showing Islamic timing based on your area

We never track user movement or store exact GPS history.

2. Device Information

Collected automatically by third-party services:

  • Device model

  • Android version

  • IP address

  • Advertising ID

  • App usage data

  • Crash logs

  • Performance analytics

3. Advertising Data

Google AdMob and Facebook Audience Network may use:

  • Advertising ID

  • Anonymous device signals

  • Cookies (third-party only)

No personal user identity is collected.

We do not store name, email, contacts, photos, or any personal documents.

All collected data is used only for improving app performance, analytics, and displaying relevant ads.

Third-Party Services Used in the App

The app integrates several third-party tools that may collect information.
Links to their privacy policies:

  • Google Play Services

  • AdMob (Google Ads)

  • Google Analytics for Firebase

  • Firebase Crashlytics

  • Firebase Firestore

  • Firebase Remote Config

  • User Messaging Platform (Consent Form)

  • Facebook Audience Network

  • OkHttp & Retrofit

  • PRDownloader / iDownloader

  • Google Play In-App Update API

These services may collect diagnostic and advertising data but do not collect personal identity unless you provide it directly (which this app does not).

Log Data

In case of errors in the app, we collect log data via third-party tools such as Firebase Crashlytics.
This may include:

  • Device IP

  • Device model

  • Operating system version

  • Crash reports

  • Time and date of error

  • App configuration at the moment of error

This data is strictly used for debugging and improving performance.

Cookies

This app does not use cookies directly.
However, third-party services like AdMob and Firebase may use cookies to:

  • Improve ad performance

  • Deliver non-personalized ads

  • Analyze app usage

You can disable cookies from your device settings.

Advertisements

This app uses:

  • Google AdMob

  • Facebook Audience Network

Ads may use device-level identifiers (such as Advertising ID), but no personal information is collected or shared.

Users may disable personalized ads via:

  • Google Settings → Ads → Opt Out of Personalized Ads

Security

We value your trust and take appropriate measures to ensure your data remains protected.
However, no method of data transmission over the internet or device storage is 100% secure.
While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Links to External Sites

The app may contain links to third-party websites (such as ads).
These external sites are not operated by us. We strongly advise reviewing their Privacy Policies.
We are not responsible for the content, practices, or policies of third-party websites.

Children’s Privacy

Our service is not directed to anyone under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children.
If a child under 13 provides personal data, we delete it immediately.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data, contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
You are advised to review this page periodically for changes.
Any updates will be posted here.

This policy is effective as of February 2026.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or suggestions about our Privacy Policy, feel free to contact us:

📩 Email: mdosmangoni5512@gmail.com