Our Commitment to Children's Privacy: Sinbool is designed for children and we take their privacy very seriously. We do not collect personal information from children, and our app is fully compliant with COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act) and GDPR requirements for children's data.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Sinbool ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use the Sinbool mobile application ("App"). Sinbool is an Islamic educational app designed for children, offering stories from the Quran and about the Prophets.
By using our App, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information We Do NOT Collect
Sinbool is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect:
- Names, email addresses, or contact information
- Precise location data
- Photos, videos, or audio recordings
- Contact lists or address books
- Personal identifiers of children
- Browsing history outside the app
2.2 Information Stored Locally
The following information is stored only on your device and is not transmitted to us:
- App preferences (language, theme settings)
- Learning progress (lessons completed, quiz scores)
- Bookmarked stories
- Parental control settings
2.3 Anonymous Analytics (Optional)
If enabled, we may collect anonymous, aggregated data to improve the App:
- App crashes and errors (to fix bugs)
- General usage patterns (which features are popular)
- Device type and operating system version
This data is anonymized and cannot be used to identify individual users.
3. How We Use Information
The limited information we collect is used solely to:
- Provide and maintain the App's functionality
- Fix bugs and improve app performance
- Understand which features are most useful
- Process subscription purchases (handled by Apple/Google)
4. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Sinbool is intended for use by children under 13 years of age with parental supervision. We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
- We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
- We do not require registration or personal data to use the app
- Parental controls are available to manage the child's experience
- The app works fully offline without any data transmission
- No behavioral advertising or targeted ads
5. Data Sharing
We do NOT sell, trade, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
- Service Providers: Firebase (Google) for anonymous crash reporting (if enabled)
- Payment Processors: Apple App Store and Google Play Store handle all subscription payments - we do not have access to your payment details
- Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect rights and safety
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures:
- All data transmission uses HTTPS encryption
- Sensitive settings (like parental PIN) are stored securely on device
- We do not store personal data on external servers
- Regular security reviews of our practices
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access: View the data stored locally in the app
- Delete: Uninstalling the app removes all local data
- Opt-out: Disable analytics in app settings
- Request Information: Contact us about our data practices
8. Third-Party Services
Our App may use the following third-party services:
9. Data Retention
Local data is retained on your device until you:
- Clear the app data
- Uninstall the application
- Reset your device
Anonymous analytics data is retained for up to 14 months for analysis purposes.
10. International Users
Sinbool is available worldwide. For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements. For users in California, we comply with CCPA requirements.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
12. Parental Controls
Sinbool includes comprehensive parental controls:
- PIN-protected settings area
- Daily time limit settings
- Content restriction options
- Audio playback controls