Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 8, 2026  |  Last Updated: March 8, 2026

BeeVibes ("we", "us", or "our") operates the Hadis Sepeti mobile application (the "App"), available on Android and iOS. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use the App.

By using the App, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the App.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you sign in, we collect authentication data through Microsoft Entra External ID (CIAM). Depending on the sign-in method you choose (email, Google, or Microsoft), we may receive:

Sign-in is required to use the App. We do not collect your password; authentication is handled entirely by your chosen identity provider.

1.2 User-Generated Content

DataDescriptionStorage
Chat messages Questions you ask and AI-generated responses Locally on your device
Photos / Images Images you capture or select for analysis Locally on your device (compressed)
Favorites & notes Items you bookmark or annotate Locally on your device

1.3 Usage Data

1.4 Device Identifiers

We generate a random device identifier (UUID) stored locally on your device. This identifier contains no personally identifiable information and is used solely to manage credits before you sign in.

1.5 Advertising Data

The App displays ads through Google AdMob. The Google Mobile Ads SDK may collect:

You can opt out of personalized ads by adjusting your device settings: Android: Settings → Google → Ads → "Opt out of Ads Personalization"; iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → disable for Hadis Sepeti.

1.6 Information We Do NOT Collect

2. How We Use Your Information

PurposeData Used
Provide AI-powered Islamic content Chat messages, photos (sent to AI service for processing)
Authenticate your account Email, name, authentication tokens
Manage credit balance Transaction records, daily usage counts
Personalize your experience Language preference
Prevent abuse Normalized email (rate limiting)
Display advertisements Advertising ID, device info (via Google AdMob SDK)

3. Third-Party Services

We share data with the following third-party services to provide core functionality:

3.1 OpenAI

Chat messages and photos you submit are sent to OpenAI (San Francisco, USA) for AI-powered analysis. OpenAI processes this data to generate responses. Please refer to OpenAI's Privacy Policy for details on how they handle data.

3.2 Microsoft (Authentication)

We use Microsoft Entra External ID for authentication. When you sign in, your authentication is handled by Microsoft's identity platform. See Microsoft's Privacy Statement.

3.3 Microsoft Azure (Backend)

Our backend API runs on Microsoft Azure (West Europe region). API requests pass through our Azure Functions backend, which acts as a secure proxy to OpenAI. Your API key is never stored on your device.

3.4 Google AdMob (Advertising)

We use Google AdMob to display advertisements, including rewarded video ads and interstitial ads. Google AdMob may collect device information and advertising identifiers to serve ads. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and how Google uses data from partner apps.

4. Data Storage & Security

4.1 Local Storage

4.2 Data in Transit

All communication between the App and our servers uses HTTPS (TLS encryption). No data is transmitted in plain text.

4.3 Backend Security

5. Data Retention

DataRetentionDeletion
Chat history Until you delete it Delete individual sessions or sign out to clear all
Photo queries Until you delete them Delete individual items or sign out to clear all
Authentication tokens Until sign-out or expiration Automatically cleared on sign-out
Credit transactions Stored locally indefinitely Cleared when you sign out
Preferences Until you change or uninstall Preserved across sign-outs

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (GDPR, KVKK, CCPA, etc.), you may have the following rights:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@hadissepeti.com.

7. App Permissions

PermissionPurposeRequired?
Internet Communicate with backend API and AI services Yes
Camera Capture photos for hadith/verse analysis Optional (can use gallery instead)
Network State Detect online/offline status for error handling Yes

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or the applicable age in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us so we can take appropriate action.

See our Age Suitability page for a concise summary for parents and App Store review.

9. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in the following regions:

We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any cross-border data transfers.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the App after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: