Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 20, 2026

Welcome to IbadahZone ("we", "our", "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you visit our website www.ibadahzone.com and use our Android and iOS mobile applications (collectively, the "Platform").

IbadahZone is an Islamic learning platform where users of all ages can explore the Quran with multiple editions and translations, listen to Quran audio recitations, learn and memorise Islamic knowledge, participate in competitions, read and record Zikr, watch Islamic Reels, and follow their favourite scholars. Users can also save their learning and Quran reading progress securely using their account.

Our motivation is to help users access authentic Islamic content while fully respecting Islamic teachings, religious sensitivity, and user privacy.

By accessing or using our Platform, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Account Registration

Users can create an account using email and password authentication.

No profile information (display name, photo, or bio) is required or collected.

Accounts allow users to:

  • Log in securely
  • Save Quran reading and listening progress
  • Participate in competitions
  • Follow scholars
  • Access personalised Islamic content

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the minimum information required to operate the Platform.

2.1 Account Information

Email address and authentication credentials

Used solely for:

  • Login and authentication
  • Account management
  • Saving user progress (including Quran reading and listening progress)

2.2 Quran Reading, Translations, and Audio Playback

Users can read the Quran and access translations without providing personal information.

Quran audio is streamed for playback only and is not downloaded or stored on the user's device.

If a user is logged in, we save:

  • Quran reading progress
  • Last read ayah or surah

This data is linked to the user's email account to allow progress resumption across sessions.

2.3 Learning Content Usage

No personal information is required to access general learning content.

Users can learn without creating an account.

Logged-in users may have learning progress saved for continuity.

2.4 Competition Participation

If a user chooses to participate in a competition:

  • Email address is collected to submit competition results
  • The submitted email must belong to a person aged 18 or above
  • No additional personal data is required at the submission stage

2.5 Winner Information

If a participant wins a competition, we may request:

  • Full name
  • Photograph

This information is collected only after winning and is used solely for:

  • Displaying winners in the Winner Hall
  • Recognition and promotional purposes related to IbadahZone competitions

Winner information is displayed until the purpose is fulfilled or removal is requested.

2.6 Islamic Reels, Scholar Registration, and Following

If a user registers as a scholar:

  • We collect the email address for registration and communication
  • Users may submit their YouTube Player ID to share Islamic video content
  • No additional personal profile information is required

If a user follows scholars:

  • We store which scholars a user follows
  • This is used to personalise Islamic Reels and content feeds
  • Users can unfollow scholars at any time

Scholars remain responsible for the content they share. By registering, scholars grant IbadahZone permission to display their content for educational purposes.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information strictly to:

  • Authenticate users and manage accounts
  • Save Quran reading and listening progress
  • Display translations and stream Quran audio
  • Manage and verify competition results
  • Contact winners or scholars when necessary
  • Display scholar content and Islamic Reels
  • Personalise content based on followed scholars
  • Improve platform performance and content quality
  • Respond to feedback or reported issues

We do not sell, rent, or misuse user information.

4. Advertising and Analytics

We use AdMob to display ads

  • Ads may be personalised or non-personalised based on user consent
  • Advertising ID may be used for ad measurement
  • Consent for personalised ads is collected using Google's User Messaging Platform (UMP) (EU/UK)

We may use basic analytics tools to understand general usage patterns. These tools do not collect personally identifiable information beyond email used for authentication.

5. Religious Accuracy and Content Responsibility

We strive to provide accurate and respectful Islamic content.

If any issue or religious concern is found, users are encouraged to report it immediately:

6. Children's Privacy

Learning and Quran content is suitable for all ages

Children can access content without providing personal data

Competition participation is restricted to users aged 18 or above

If personal data from a minor is submitted without consent, it will be promptly removed.

7. Data Sharing

We do not share personal data except:

  • When required by law
  • To protect platform integrity or user safety
  • With AdMob and analytics providers as described above

8. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organisational safeguards to protect user data.

However, no online platform can guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

Account emails and progress data are retained while the account is active

Quran reading and listening progress is retained for user convenience

Competition and winner data is retained only as long as necessary

Scholar data is retained until removed by the user

Removal requests can be sent to info@ibadahzone.com.

10. Cookies and Analytics

We may use cookies or analytics tools to:

  • Understand general usage
  • Improve platform quality

No additional personal data is collected.

11. Third-Party Links

The Platform may link to third-party services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

12. User Rights

Users have the right to:

  • Access their data
  • Request correction or deletion
  • Remove their account or saved progress
  • Unfollow scholars

Requests can be made at info@ibadahzone.com.

13. International Users

User data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as features evolve. Updates take effect immediately upon posting.

15. Contact Us

By using IbadahZone, you confirm that you have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy.