📖 Introduction

Welcome to Maktabun ("we," "our," or "us"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our mobile application.

By using Maktabun, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

📊 Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you create an account or use our services, we may collect:

• Name and username
• Email address
• Profile picture (optional)
• Date of birth (for age verification)

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information about your device and usage:

• Device information (model, operating system, unique device identifiers)
• App usage statistics and learning progress
• Quiz scores and achievements
• XP points, coins, and spirit balance
• Library reading history and preferences

Technical Data

• IP address
• App version and crash logs
• Session duration and interaction patterns

⚙️ How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our service - Deliver personalized learning experiences and track your progress
• Improve our app - Analyze usage patterns to enhance features and user experience
• Communicate with you - Send important updates, notifications, and support messages
• Gamification features - Calculate XP, coins, achievements, and leaderboard rankings
• Content recommendations - Suggest relevant books, quizzes, and learning materials
• Security - Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security issues

🔒 Data Storage & Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS/TLS
• Secure storage with encrypted databases
• JWT-based authentication for secure access
• Regular security audits and updates

🔗 Third-Party Services

Our app may use third-party services that collect information:

• Google Mobile Ads - For displaying advertisements (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
• Analytics services - To understand app usage and improve performance
• Cloud storage providers - For secure data backup

These third-party services have their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Children's Privacy

Maktabun is designed to be family-friendly and suitable for users of all ages. However:

• Users under 13 should have parental consent before creating an account
• We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent
• Parents can contact us to review, delete, or restrict the processing of their child's data

If you believe we have collected information from a child without proper consent, please contact us immediately.

✅ Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access - Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction - Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion - Request deletion of your account and associated data
• Portability - Receive your data in a portable format
• Opt-out - Disable personalized ads and certain data collection

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

📝 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
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
• Sending an in-app notification for significant changes

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.