Privacy Policy for DuaLearn

1. Introduction

Welcome to DuaLearn ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience using our mobile application. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information when you use DuaLearn.

DuaLearn is designed with privacy in mind. All your personal data is stored locally on your device, and we do not collect, transmit, or share your personal information with any third parties except as described in this policy (such as through optional advertising services).

2. Information We Collect and Store

2.1 Information Stored Locally on Your Device

DuaLearn stores the following information locally on your device only:

• Learning Progress: Your progress on each dua, including completed segments and quiz attempts
• User Statistics: Your noor points, level, current streak, longest streak, and achievement data
• Bookmarks: Duas you have bookmarked for quick access
• App Settings: Your preferences including:
  • Language selection (English, Dutch, or Turkish)
  • Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
  • Notification settings and reminder times
  • Accessibility settings (text scaling, high contrast mode, screen reader optimization, reduce motion)
  • Ad support preferences (whether you've chosen to support us by viewing ads)
• Daily Flower Status: Record of your daily engagement with the app

Important: All of this data remains on your device. We do not have access to it, and it is never transmitted to our servers.

2.2 Information Collected by Third-Party Ad Services

If you choose to support DuaLearn by enabling advertisements, third-party advertising networks may collect certain information to provide relevant ads. This may include:

• Device information (device type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Ad interaction data (ads viewed, clicked, or interacted with)
• General location data (country or region, not precise location)
• Usage patterns within the advertising framework

Note: This data is collected directly by the advertising networks and is subject to their own privacy policies. We do not have access to this information.

3. How We Use Your Information

The information stored locally on your device is used solely to:

• Track your learning progress and display your achievements
• Maintain your streak and calculate your noor level
• Personalize your learning experience based on your preferences
• Send you local notifications for daily reminders, streak reminders, and review reminders (if enabled)
• Provide accessibility features based on your settings
• Remember your ad support preferences

4. Data Storage and Security

• Local Storage: All personal data is stored locally on your device using Hive, a secure local database
• No Cloud Sync: We do not sync your personal data to any cloud servers
• Device Security: Your data security depends on your device's security measures (passcode, biometric authentication, etc.)
• Data Persistence: Your data remains on your device until you uninstall the app or clear app data

5. Advertisements and Support

DuaLearn offers users the option to support the app by viewing advertisements. This is completely optional and can be controlled through the app settings.

5.1 How Ads Work

• Optional: Ads are only shown if you choose to enable them to support us
• Third-Party Networks: Ads are provided by third-party advertising networks (e.g., Google AdMob, Facebook Audience Network, or similar)
• No Personal Data Sharing: We do not share your personal learning data, progress, or bookmarks with advertisers
• Control: You can enable or disable ads at any time through the app settings

5.2 Third-Party Ad Privacy

When you enable ads, third-party advertising networks may use cookies, device identifiers, and similar technologies to:

• Display relevant advertisements
• Measure ad performance
• Prevent fraud

These services are governed by their own privacy policies:

• Google AdMob: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Facebook Audience Network: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/

5.3 Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Ads

Depending on your device settings and region:

• You may see personalized ads based on your interests (controlled through your device's ad settings)
• You can opt out of personalized ads through your device's privacy settings
• Non-personalized ads may still be shown based on contextual information

6. Notifications

DuaLearn offers optional local notifications:

• Daily Reminders: To help you maintain your learning habit
• Streak Reminders: To remind you not to break your streak
• Review Reminders: To encourage reviewing completed duas

These notifications are generated locally on your device. No data is sent to external servers. You can enable or disable notifications at any time in the app settings.

7. Third-Party Services

DuaLearn may integrate with the following third-party services:

• Advertising Networks: Only if you choose to support us by enabling ads (Google AdMob, Facebook Audience Network, or similar)
• No Analytics: We do not use analytics or tracking services to monitor your behavior within the app

We carefully select third-party services that respect user privacy. However, these services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

8. Children's Privacy

DuaLearn is suitable for users of all ages, including children. We take children's privacy seriously and comply with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and similar regulations.

Parents and guardians should be aware that:

• No personal information is collected from children by DuaLearn
• All progress and settings are stored locally
• The app does not require any registration or account creation
• There are no in-app purchases
• If ads are enabled, they are served by third-party networks that comply with children's advertising regulations
• Parents can disable ads completely through the app settings

9. Your Data Rights

Since all personal data is stored locally on your device, you have complete control:

• Access: All your data is accessible through the app interface
• Modification: You can modify your settings at any time
• Deletion: You can delete all your data by:
  • Uninstalling the app, or
  • Clearing the app's data through your device settings
• Ad Preferences: You can enable or disable ads at any time in app settings
• Advertising ID: You can reset your advertising ID through your device settings
• Opt-Out of Personalized Ads: You can opt out through:
  • iOS: Settings → Privacy → Advertising → Limit Ad Tracking
  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

10. International Users

DuaLearn can be used worldwide. Since personal data is stored locally on your device and we do not collect or transmit any personal information (except through optional third-party ad services), there are minimal international data transfer concerns.

For users in the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA):

• We comply with GDPR requirements
• If you enable ads, third-party networks will seek appropriate consent for data processing
• You have the right to access, rectify, and delete your data
• You have the right to object to data processing for advertising purposes

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you through the app or update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of DuaLearn after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (Note: We do not sell your personal information)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

13. Contact Us

14. Consent

By using DuaLearn, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and agree to its terms. If you choose to enable advertisements, you consent to the data practices described in the "Advertisements and Support" section.