Privacy Policy — Rehberim
Last Updated: July 1, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how the "Rehberim" mobile application ("Rehberim", the "App", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects information when you use the App. Rehberim is an Islamic lifestyle companion that provides prayer times, the Quran, supplications (duas), a qibla compass, worship tracking, and related features.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. We collect only the minimum information needed to operate the App, and we never sell your personal data.
By using Rehberim, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Who We Are
Rehberim is an independently developed application.
For any privacy question, request, or concern, you can reach us at the email above.
2. Summary (Quick Overview)
3. Information We Collect
We collect the following categories of information:
3.1. Anonymous Account Information
When you first open the App, our backend provider (Google Firebase) automatically generates an anonymous user identifier (UID). This UID is not linked to your real-world identity. We do not collect your name, email address, phone number, or social media accounts.
3.2. Purchase and Subscription Information
If you purchase a premium subscription (monthly/yearly) or the lifetime option, we store your purchase and subscription status (e.g., which plan is active, expiration date, whether premium is enabled) associated with your anonymous UID. This lets us grant premium features and restore them across your devices. To verify purchases, our servers process the purchase receipt / transaction record provided by the App Store or Google Play. We never receive or store your credit card, bank, or payment details — these are handled solely by Apple or Google.
3.3. Free Trial / Device Information
To provide a fair 7-day free trial and prevent abuse (for example, reinstalling to reset the trial), we store a device identifier together with the date the App was first installed on your device. This device-bound record is used only for trial management.
3.4. Location Information
With your permission, the App accesses your device's location (approximate or precise) to: calculate accurate prayer times for your area, and determine the qibla (prayer direction). Your location is used to compute these results. Location coordinates may be sent to a third-party prayer-times calculation service (see Section 5) solely to return prayer times for your area. We do not use your location for advertising or tracking, and we do not sell it.
3.5. Usage and Diagnostic Data
We may collect limited app-activity and diagnostic data, such as which core screens are used, anonymous purchase-funnel events, crash reports, and performance metrics. This helps us keep the App stable, fix bugs, and improve features. This data is not used to identify you personally.
3.6. Community Features
If you use optional community features (such as participating in a shared Quran reading), the App stores your contribution/progress associated with your anonymous UID so the shared activity can function.
3.7. Information We Do NOT Collect
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information described above only to:
We do not use your data for advertising, profiling, or resale.
5. Third-Party Service Providers
We rely on a small number of trusted providers to operate the App. These providers process data only on our behalf and for the purposes described here:
We do not sell or rent your data to any third party, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing.
6. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / KVKK)
Where applicable law (such as the EU GDPR or Turkey's KVKK) requires a legal basis, we rely on:
7. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal data. We may disclose information only:
8. International Data Transfers
Our providers (such as Google Firebase and Apple) may process and store data on servers located outside your country, including in the United States and the European Union. Where required, appropriate safeguards (such as standard contractual clauses) are applied by these providers to protect your information.
9. Data Retention
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, email us at omerbarisberk@hotmail.com. Because we do not collect identifying details (like your email), we may ask you to provide your anonymous user ID (available in the App) so we can locate your data. You can also control location access at any time via your device's Settings.
11. Data Security
We protect your information using industry-standard measures, including encryption in transit (HTTPS/TLS) and access controls on our backend. Premium and purchase records are managed server-side and cannot be modified by the client. While no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, we work to safeguard your data.
12. Children's Privacy
Rehberim is rated 4+ and is suitable for all ages. It contains only religious and reference content. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. Because we use anonymous authentication and do not collect names or contact details, the App does not gather personal data that could identify a child.
13. Third-Party Links
The App and this Policy may link to external content (for example, Apple's Terms of Use / EULA, or subscription management). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites and services. Please review their policies separately.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date above. Significant changes will be reflected in the App or on this page. Your continued use of Rehberim after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us:
Email (Support & Privacy): omerbarisberk@hotmail.com
We will do our best to respond promptly.