Privacy Policy for Muslim AI Browser

1. Introduction

Muslim AI Browser ("we," "our," or "the App") is committed to protecting your privacy while providing a safe, Islamic values-aligned browsing experience. This Privacy Policy explains in detail how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not use the App.

2. Our Privacy Philosophy

We believe in maximum privacy with minimal data collection:

• What we do: Collect minimal pseudonymous device-level data via Firebase to improve the app
• What we don't do: Collect, store, or transmit your browsing history, URLs, or search queries to our servers
• What stays private: Your browsing history, bookmarks, and all website activity remain on your device

3. Quick Summary

4. Information Stored Locally on Your Device

The following information is stored ONLY on your device and is NEVER sent to our servers or anyone else:

4.1 Browsing History

• What: URLs and titles of websites you visit
• Why: Enable back/forward navigation, show recent visits
• Storage: Android's encrypted local database
• Your Control: Clear anytime via Settings → Clear Browsing Data
• Privacy: Completely private, never transmitted

4.2 Bookmarks

• What: Websites you save for later access
• Why: Quick access to your favorite sites
• Storage: Local encrypted database
• Your Control: Delete individually or clear all
• Privacy: Never leaves your device

4.3 Settings and Preferences

• What: Your app configuration (theme, filters, language, etc.)
• Why: Personalize your experience
• Storage: Android SharedPreferences (encrypted)
• Your Control: Reset to defaults anytime
• Privacy: Stays on your device

4.4 AI Processing Data

• What: Results from on-device content analysis
• How it works: On-device AI analyzes images/videos as they load 100% locally (not server)
• Privacy: never stored permanently, never transmitted

4.5 Downloaded Files

• What: Files you download through the browser
• Where: Your device's Download folder
• Privacy: Stored wherever you choose, we don't track

4.6 Form Data & Autofill

• What: Optional form data autofill (if enabled)
• Where: Android's local autofill system
• Privacy: Managed by Android OS, never sent to us

IMPORTANT: All locally stored data is protected by:

• Android's file-based encryption (FBE)
• App sandboxing (other apps cannot access)
• Your device's lock screen security
• Automatic deletion when you uninstall the app

5. Information Collected via Firebase (Google)

We use Google Firebase services for app functionality. This involves sharing minimal data with Google:

5.1 Firebase Analytics

What we collect:

• Device type and model (e.g., "Samsung Galaxy S21")
• Operating system version (e.g., "Android 13")
• App version (e.g., "1.0.0")
• Country/region (approximate, based on IP address)
• General app interactions (e.g., "new tab opened," "settings accessed")
• Session duration and frequency

What we DO NOT collect:

• Your name, email, phone number, or any personal identifiers
• Browsing history or visited URLs
• Search queries or typed text
• Bookmarks or saved content
• Precise location (only country/region)

Data retention: Automatically deleted after 14 months

5.2 Firebase Crashlytics

What we collect when the app crashes:

• Crash stack traces and error logs
• Device state at time of crash (memory, battery, network)
• Device identifiers (Android ID, Installation ID)
• OS version and device model

Data retention: Automatically deleted after 90 days

5.3 Firebase Cloud Messaging

What we collect:

• FCM device token (unique identifier for your device)
• Notification interaction data
• Why: Send important app updates and security patches

Your control: Disable notifications anytime in Settings

6. Information We Explicitly DO Not Collect

We want to be crystal clear about what we never collect:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
• Financial Data: Credit cards, payment information, bank details
• Messages: SMS, emails, chat messages
• Contacts: Phone contacts, address book
• Calendar: Events, appointments
• Browsing Data: URLs you visit, search queries, web page content
• Media Files: Photos, videos, audio files from your device
• Precise Location: GPS coordinates, exact location
• Biometric Data: Fingerprints, face data
• Health Information: Any health or medical data
• Cookies/Website Data: We don't collect cookies from websites you visit
• Passwords: We never see or store your passwords

7. How We Use Your Information

The limited data we collect through Firebase is used only for:

We Use Data For:

• App Improvement: Understanding feature usage patterns, optimizing performance for different devices, improving user interface and experience
• Bug Fixing: Identifying and resolving crashes, fixing technical issues, improving app stability
• Performance Optimization: Improving app speed, reducing battery consumption, optimizing memory usage
• Communication: Sending important security updates, announcing critical app updates, notifying about new features (sparingly)

We DO NOT Use Your Data For:

• Advertising or marketing
• Selling to third parties
• Creating user profiles
• Tracking your browsing behavior
• Behavioral targeting
• Cross-app tracking
• Building databases of users

8. AI Content Filtering & Privacy (Our Custom Trained Ai Model for Haram Blurring)

Our Haram Blur feature uses on-device AI to detect and blur inappropriate content according to Islamic values.

Privacy Guarantees:

• 100% On-Device: AI runs entirely on your device
• Zero Cloud Communication: No images or videos sent to external servers
• No Logging: Detected content is never stored or logged
• Offline Functionality: Works without internet connection
• No Learning: AI does not update based on your usage

Your browsing remains completely private.

9. Permissions and Their Use

The App requests the following Android permissions. Here's exactly how each is used:

9.1 Required Permissions

INTERNET (android.permission.INTERNET)

• Purpose: Browse websites (core browser functionality)
• When used: Always (essential for a web browser)
• Privacy: Cannot be revoked for a browser to function

NETWORK_STATE (android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE)

• Purpose: Detect internet connectivity
• When used: To show "No internet" message
• Privacy: Only checks if you're online, no data collection

STORAGE (android.permission.READ/WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE)

• Purpose: Download and save files from websites
• When used: Only when you download or upload files
• Privacy: We only access files you explicitly choose

9.2 Optional Permissions (Requested Only When Needed)

CAMERA (android.permission.CAMERA)

• Purpose: Allow websites to access camera (e.g., QR code scanning, video calls)
• When requested: Only when a website specifically needs camera access
• Privacy: You must grant permission twice (Android system + website)
• Control: Revoke anytime in Android Settings
• Our access: We never access camera ourselves, only pass through to websites

MICROPHONE (android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO)

• Purpose: Allow websites to use microphone (e.g., voice calls, voice commands)
• When requested: Only when a website needs audio input
• Privacy: Explicit permission required each time
• Our access: We never record audio ourselves

LOCATION (android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION)

• Purpose: Allow websites to request approximate location (e.g., maps, weather)
• When requested: Only when a website asks for location
• Privacy: You control through browser permission prompts
• Data collected: Only approximate region (Firebase Analytics uses country/region)
• Precision: We never request ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION (precise GPS)

NOTIFICATIONS (android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS)

• Purpose: Show app update notifications
• When used: For important announcements only
• Control: Disable in Settings anytime

Permission Principles:

• Minimal Permissions: We request only what's necessary
• Clear Explanations: You know exactly why each permission is needed
• User Control: Most permissions are optional and can be denied
• No Secret Access: Permissions are used only for stated purposes
• Website Passthrough: Camera/mic/location permissions are for websites, not us

10. Third-Party Services

Muslim AI Browser integrates the following third-party services:

10.1 Google Firebase

Services Used:

• Firebase Analytics
• Firebase Crashlytics
• Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
• Data Shared: As described in Section 5

• Privacy Policy: https://firebase.google.com/support/privacy
• Data Processing: Google processes data on our behalf under their data processing terms

Retention:

• Analytics: 14 months (auto-delete)
• Crashlytics: 90 days (auto-delete)
• FCM: Until app uninstall
• Your Rights: Google's privacy policy gives you rights to access and delete data

10.2 Ad Blocking Lists

Lists Used:

• EasyList
• EasyPrivacy
• StevenBlack Hosts
• Custom Public GitHub-hosted lists
• Usage: Downloaded and stored locally for offline ad/tracker blocking

Privacy Impact: ZERO

• Lists are public text files
• Downloaded over HTTPS
• Processed entirely on your device
• No data sent back to list providers
• No tracking of which lists you use

Update Mechanism:

• Lists updated periodically (daily/weekly)
• Updates are anonymous downloads
• No information about your device transmitted

10.3 Content Filtering (On-Device)

Harmful Site Blocking (Enabled by default for safety):

• Gambling and betting sites (100+ sites)
• Adult and inappropriate content sites
• Processed entirely on your device using local blocklists
• No browsing data sent to us

Ad & Tracker Blocking (User Preference):

• Optional feature in Settings
• Uses public blocklists (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, StevenBlack Hosts)
• Blocklists downloaded anonymously over HTTPS
• No data sent back to blocklist providers
• No tracking of what content is blocked

Privacy Impact: ZERO data collection. All filtering happens on your device.

11. Data Security

We implement multiple layers of security to protect your data:

Data in Transit

• HTTPS Encryption: Network traffic uses HTTPS/TLS encryption when available
• Certificate Validation: SSL/TLS certificates are validated
• Secure APIs: Firebase communication is encrypted

Data at Rest

• Device Encryption: Local data protected by Android's file-based encryption (FBE)
• App Sandboxing: Your data is isolated from other apps
• Secure Storage: Uses Android's encrypted SharedPreferences and databases

Firebase Security

• Google Infrastructure: Firebase data stored on Google's secure infrastructure
• Access Controls: Restricted access to our Firebase project

12. Data Retention

Manual Deletion: Local Data: Settings → Privacy → Clear Browsing Data

13. Your Rights and Choices

You have complete control over your data:

Data Control

• Clear Browsing History: Settings → Clear All
• Delete Bookmarks: Delete individually or clear all
• Reset Settings: Settings → Reset to Defaults
• Uninstall App: Complete removal of all local data

Permission Control

• Disable Notifications: Settings → Notifications → Off, or Android System Settings
• Revoke Camera/Microphone: Android Settings → Apps → Muslim Browser → Permissions
• Disable Location: Deny location permission in Android Settings (app will still work for basic browsing)

Website Data Control

• User can Clear Cookies, Cache, Browsing history

14. Children's Privacy

Age Rating: The App is intended for a general audience. We do not intentionally target or advertise to children under the age of 13, nor do we collect information from them.

Muslim AI Browser is suitable for teenagers and adults. We are committed to protecting children's privacy:

• COPPA Compliance: We comply with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
• No Personal Data from Children: We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13
• Minimal Analytics: If used by children, only pseudonymous device-level data (via Firebase) is collected
• Parental Control: Parents can review browsing history (stored locally) and clear data
• Safe Content: Built-in content filtering protects young users
• No Accounts: No registration required, so no personal information collected

15. International Users

Muslim AI Browser is available worldwide. Here's how we handle international data:

15.1 Data Storage Locations

• Local Data: Stored on your device in your country
• Firebase Data: Processed in Google's global data centers (primarily USA)

15.2 Cross-Border Data Transfers

By using the App, you consent to:

• Transfer of Firebase data to the United States and other Google data center locations
• Processing by Google under their data processing agreements

15.3 Regional Rights

European Union (GDPR):

• Right to Access
• Right to Rectification
• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Right to Restriction of Processing
• Right to Data Portability
• Right to Object
• Contact: muslimbrowser1@gmail.com

California (CCPA):

• Right to Know
• Right to Delete
• Right to Opt-Out of Sale (Note: We do NOT sell data)
• Non-Discrimination
• Contact: muslimbrowser1@gmail.com

Other Regions: We honor equivalent privacy rights in other jurisdictions

16. Do Not Track (DNT)

Muslim AI Browser respects your privacy choices:

• Website Tracking: We don't track your browsing, so DNT is moot for our data collection
• Ad Blocking: Our built-in ad/tracker blocking provides better protection than DNT

Note: Third-party websites you visit may not honor DNT signals (we can't control this)

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do:

• Updated Date: The "Last Updated" date at the top will change
• In-App Notice: Material changes will trigger an in-app notification
• Push Notification: Significant changes announced via notification
• Your continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Version History:

• v1.0.0 (December 23, 2025): Initial release

18. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area:

19. Data Protection Officer

For privacy inquiries:

• Email: muslimbrowser1@gmail.com
• Response Time: Within 30 days
• Escalation: If unsatisfied, contact your local data protection authority

20. Compliance

Muslim AI Browser is designed to comply with:

• Google Play Store Data Safety requirements
• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation - EU/EEA)
• CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act - USA)
• COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act - USA)

We aim to comply with other regional privacy laws where applicable.

21. Your Consent

By using Muslim AI Browser, you consent to:

• This Privacy Policy
• Collection of minimal pseudonymous device-level data via Firebase
• Local storage of browsing data on your device
• Transfer of Firebase data to Google's servers

If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

22. Contact Us

For any privacy-related questions, concerns, or requests:

• Email: muslimbrowser1@gmail.com
• Website: https://muslimbrowser.com
• Response Time: Within 30 days

23. Summary

Your Privacy in 10 Points:

1. Browsing is private: History, bookmarks, settings stay on your device
2. AI is offline: Content filtering happens on your device, no uploads
3. Minimal analytics: Pseudonymous device-level data via Firebase (not browsing data)
4. No personal data: We don't collect names, emails, or personal info
5. No tracking: We don't track what websites you visit
6. Transparent: This policy explains everything we collect
7. Your control: Clear all data anytime from Settings
8. Safe for families: COPPA compliant
9. Compliant: Meets GDPR, CCPA, Play Store requirements
10. Responsive: Contact us anytime