Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 26, 2026

1. Information We Collect

When you use Bassees, we may collect the following types of information:

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and encrypted password. If you sign in via OAuth, we receive your name and email from the authentication provider.
• Learning Progress: We store your lesson completion data, XP earned, streak information, and spaced repetition review schedules to provide a personalized learning experience.
• Device Information: We may collect basic device information such as device type, operating system version, and app version for compatibility and troubleshooting purposes.
• Usage Data: We collect anonymized usage statistics such as which features are used most frequently, session duration, and lesson completion rates to improve the app experience.
• Crash and Performance Data: We may collect crash reports and performance metrics to identify and fix bugs. This data is anonymized and does not contain personal information.

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the Bassees app and its features
• To personalize your learning experience and track your Quran memorization progress
• To send you account-related communications such as email verification and password reset links
• To improve our app, fix bugs, and develop new features
• To protect against fraud, abuse, and unauthorized access
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on our servers located in the United States. We implement industry-standard security measures including encrypted data transmission (TLS/SSL), hashed passwords (bcrypt), and secure session management. We do not store your password in plain text.

Local data such as settings and preferences may be stored on your device using secure storage mechanisms provided by the operating system (iOS Keychain for iOS, Keystore for Android).

We maintain reasonable physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards to protect your personal information. However, no security system is impenetrable, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Email Communications

We send transactional emails for account verification, password resets, and important account notifications. These emails are sent via Resend, a trusted email delivery service. We do not send marketing or promotional emails without your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Services

Bassees uses the following third-party services:

• Resend: For transactional email delivery (verification, password reset). Resend Privacy Policy
• Expo: For app distribution and over-the-air updates. Expo Privacy Policy
• Quran.com API: For Quran text, translations, and audio recitations. Quran.com Privacy Policy
• Railway: For backend server hosting. Railway Privacy Policy

Each of these services has its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you wish to delete your account and all associated data, you can do so directly from the app's Profile → Delete Account section. We will process deletion requests immediately. All your personal data will be permanently deleted from our servers within 30 days.

You can also request data deletion by contacting us at support@bassees.app with your account email address.

7. Children's Privacy

Bassees is designed to be used by individuals of all ages for Quran learning. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately so we can take appropriate action.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your account and data (right to be forgotten)
• Export your learning progress data in a portable format
• Withdraw consent for optional data processing
• Object to processing of your data for marketing purposes
• Request restriction of data processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at support@bassees.app.

9. Cookies and Tracking

The Bassees website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking scripts. The mobile app does not use cookies.

We do not use analytics services like Google Analytics. We do not track your behavior across other websites or apps.

10. GDPR and International Compliance

For users in the European Union and other jurisdictions with data protection regulations, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar laws. We process your data only with your consent and for legitimate purposes.

If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

11. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• Delete personal information collected from you
• Opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information
• Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising your rights

We do not sell your personal information. To exercise your rights, please contact us at support@bassees.app.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of Bassees after changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, our privacy practices, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:

Email: support@bassees.app

Website: https://bassees.app