Privacy Policy for Al Jid (الجد)
Last updated: February 2, 2026

Introduction
Al Jid ("الجد: لطلب العلم الشرعي") is an Islamic educational application designed to help users learn from the Sunnah and the teachings of senior scholars. This Privacy Policy explains how our app handles information.

Developer: Dr. Ibrahim Ahmed
Contact Email: mrtankgt@gmail.com

Information We Collect
Information We Do NOT Collect
Al Jid is designed with privacy in mind. We do NOT collect, store, or transmit:

Personal information (name, email, phone number)
Location data
Device identifiers for tracking purposes
User account information (no login required)
Analytics or usage data to external servers
Advertising data
Information Stored Locally on Your Device
The app stores the following data locally on your device only to enhance your experience:

Reading Progress: Your progress in books and lessons is saved locally so you can continue where you left off
Audio Playback Position: The last position of audio files to allow resuming playback
Downloaded Files: Audio lectures you choose to download for offline listening
App Preferences: Settings such as font size and display preferences
App Launch Count: Used solely to determine when to show the optional in-app review prompt
This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to any server.

Permissions We Request
The app requests the following permissions:

Internet Access
Required to stream audio/video content from YouTube and other sources
Required to load PDF books and educational content
Storage Access
Required to download and save audio files for offline listening
Downloaded files are stored in the device's Download folder (Aljid folder)
Notification Permission
Used to show audio playback controls in the notification bar
Used to notify you of download progress and completion
Foreground Service
Required for background audio playback so you can listen while using other apps
Wake Lock
Ensures audio continues playing when the screen is off
Vibrate
Used for haptic feedback with notifications
Third-Party Services
YouTube Content
The app streams audio and video content from YouTube. When you access YouTube content through the app, YouTube's own privacy policy applies. Please review YouTube's Privacy Policy for information on how they handle data.

Google Play In-App Review
The app uses Google Play's In-App Review API to occasionally prompt users to rate the app. This is an optional feature and no personal data is collected through this process.

Data Security
All user preferences and progress data are stored locally on your device using standard Android storage mechanisms. Since we do not collect or transmit personal data, there is no risk of your personal information being compromised on our servers.

Children's Privacy
Al Jid is an educational app suitable for all ages. We do not knowingly collect any personal information from children or any users. The app does not require registration or any personal information to use.

Data Retention and Deletion
All data is stored locally on your device. You can delete all app data at any time by:

Clearing the app's data through your device's Settings > Apps > Al Jid > Clear Data
Uninstalling the app
Manually deleting downloaded files from the Download/Aljid folder
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Your Rights
Since we do not collect personal data, there is no personal data to access, modify, or delete from our systems. All your data remains on your device under your control.

Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or the app's practices, please contact us at:

Email: mrtankgt@gmail.com

Consent
By using Al Jid, you consent to this Privacy Policy.