🕋 Privacy Policy

Hajj & Umrah Guide — حج و عمرہ گائیڈ

Last updated: May 22, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to Hajj & Umrah Guide ("the App"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our mobile application. By using this App, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Location Data

The App requests access to your device's location for the following purposes:

• Hudood Status: To check if you are within the boundaries of Mina, Arafat, or Muzdalifah
• Family Location Share: To share your current location via WhatsApp with family members
• Nearby Services: To find nearby mosques, pharmacies, and restaurants

We do NOT store your location data on any server. Location is only used in real-time on your device.

2.2 Internet Access

The App uses internet connection for:

• AI Assistant (powered by Anthropic Claude API)
• Weather information for Makkah
• Hajj News updates
• Currency conversion rates
• Makkah Live stream (YouTube)

2.3 Data We Do NOT Collect

• We do NOT collect personal information (name, email, phone number)
• We do NOT create user accounts
• We do NOT store any data on external servers
• We do NOT use advertising or analytics SDKs
• We do NOT share data with third parties for marketing

3. AI Assistant

The App includes an AI Assistant powered by Anthropic Claude API. When you use the AI Assistant:

• Your questions are sent to Anthropic's servers for processing
• Anthropic's Privacy Policy applies: https://www.anthropic.com/privacy
• We recommend not sharing personal or sensitive information with the AI Assistant
• Conversation history is stored only on your device and cleared when you close the chat

4. Third-Party Services

This App uses the following third-party services:

• Anthropic Claude API — AI Assistant responses
• OpenWeatherMap API — Weather data for Makkah
• Google Maps — Navigation links (opens external app)
• WhatsApp — Location sharing and feedback
• YouTube — Makkah Live stream

5. Permissions Used

• ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION — For Hudood Status and nearby services
• ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION — Backup location access
• INTERNET — For AI Assistant, weather, news, and live stream

6. Children's Privacy

This App is designed for Hajj pilgrims (adults). We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If you are a parent and believe your child has used this App, please contact us.

7. Data Security

We take data security seriously:

• All data remains on your device
• No user accounts or passwords are required
• API communications use HTTPS encryption

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date above.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

10. Consent

By using the Hajj & Umrah Guide App, you consent to this Privacy Policy.

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