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Kurdish Calendar Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 7, 2024

Overview

Kurdish Calendar is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). This application is independently developed by Datacode. All calendar information is sourced from publicly available information.

Introduction

Datacode (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our Kurdish Calendar mobile application (“App”). We are committed to transparency regarding the data we collect and how it’s used.

Data Sources for Calendar Information

The calendar information displayed in the App is compiled from publicly available official sources including:

The Kurdistan Regional Government’s official calendar (gov.krd/calendar-2025/)
calendar.krd
Other publicly available information

We strive to ensure accuracy but recommend verifying important dates with official KRG sources directly.

Types of Data We Collect

While our app is designed with privacy in mind, we do collect limited technical data necessary for functionality and improvement:

1. Automatically Collected Information

Device Information: Basic information about your device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
App Usage Data: Anonymous statistics about how you interact with the app, including features used, screens viewed, and actions taken.
Performance Data: Technical diagnostics such as crash reports, app performance metrics, and system logs to identify and resolve technical issues.
IP Address: Your IP address may be logged temporarily as part of our security and app functionality measures.

2. Information You Provide

App Settings: Preferences you set within the app are stored locally on your device and may be backed up to your device’s cloud backup service if enabled.
Support Communications: If you contact us for support, we will collect the information you provide in your communications.

3. Information We Do NOT Collect

We do not require you to create an account
We do not collect your name, email address, or other contact information unless you provide it for support purposes
We do not collect your precise location data
We do not access your contacts, photos, or other personal content on your device
We do not collect payment information

How We Use Your Information

We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:

To Provide and Maintain the App: Ensuring the app functions properly on your device.
For Development and Analysis: Improving the app’s features, user experience, and stability based on aggregated usage patterns.
To Identify and Fix Issues: Diagnosing technical problems, bugs, and crashes.
To Communicate With You: Responding to your inquiries or support requests.
To Comply With Legal Obligations: Meeting legal requirements and enforcing our terms.

Legal Basis for Processing (for EEA Users)

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your information is primarily:

Legitimate Interests: To provide, improve, and maintain our App in a way that does not override your fundamental privacy rights.
Consent: Where required by law, we will collect your consent before processing your data.
Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Data Storage and Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the limited data we collect:

All data transmitted between the app and our servers is encrypted using industry-standard SSL technology.
We store app data on secure servers with restricted access.
We regularly review our data collection, storage, and processing practices to prevent unauthorized access.
Most app preferences are stored locally on your device and not transmitted to our servers.

Data Retention

We retain the limited technical data we collect only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy. Usage statistics and crash reports are typically retained for up to 12 months before being permanently anonymized or deleted.

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share the limited technical information we collect with:

Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate, provide, and improve the App (such as hosting, analytics, and crash reporting services).
Firebase: We use Google Firebase for app analytics and crash reporting. Firebase’s use of data is governed by Google’s privacy policy, available at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

Any third parties with whom we share data are contractually required to use it only for the specified services and to provide adequate security measures.

Your Privacy Rights

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

Access: You can request information about what data we have about you, if any.
Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate data we may have.
Deletion: You can request that we delete your data from our systems.
Restriction of Processing: You can ask us to limit how we use your data.
Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection: You can object to our processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the “Contact Us” section. Please note that given our minimal data collection practices, we may not have any personal data associated with you to provide, correct, or delete.

International Data Transfers

The limited data we collect may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws. When we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate safeguards to ensure your information remains protected.

Children’s Privacy

Our App does not address anyone under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we discover that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will promptly delete it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

When we make material changes, we will provide notice as appropriate under the circumstances, which may include notifying you through the App or via our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: support@datacode.app

We will respond to your inquiries within a reasonable timeframe.

Additional Information for Specific Jurisdictions

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you certain rights regarding your personal information. While our minimal data collection practices mean we typically do not collect personal information as defined by the CCPA, you still have the right to request disclosure of what information we collect and to request deletion of that information.