What is Arabic Council?

Arabic Council is an Arabic-language iOS app that aggregates news, decisions, and legislative updates from parliaments and consultative councils across Arab countries.

Data We Collect

• Anonymous usage analytics: We use Firebase Analytics to understand how the app is used, such as screens viewed and articles read.
• Advertising identifiers: We use Google AdMob to display ads to free-tier users. AdMob may collect your device's advertising identifier depending on your settings and consent.
• Account data: If you sign in, we process the account identifier or email address associated with your sign-in method.
• Preferences: Such as bookmarks, followed countries and topics, and notification settings.
• Subscription status: We use Apple StoreKit to verify subscription status and unlock premium features.

How We Use Data

We use data to operate the app, sync content, deliver notifications, manage subscriptions, improve performance, prevent abuse, and provide support.

AI Summaries

The app may generate short article summaries using AI providers via our backend. Summaries are generated from public parliamentary article text, and we do not send your personal account data to AI providers for article summarization.

App Tracking Transparency (ATT)

The app asks your permission before tracking your activity across other apps and websites. If you decline, ads will still appear but without personalization.

Data We Do Not Collect

We do not collect precise location, contacts, health data, photos, or full payment details. Payments and subscriptions are processed by Apple.

Third-Party Services

• Firebase (Google): Authentication, database, analytics, and notifications.
• Google AdMob: Ad serving for free-tier users.
• Apple StoreKit: Subscription and in-app purchase management.
• API and AI providers: For processing article summaries from public text.

Account Deletion

You can delete your account from Settings within the app. Upon deletion, we delete your authentication data and the data associated with your account, such as bookmarks and preferences. Deleting your account does not automatically cancel a subscription; you can manage subscriptions in your App Store settings.

Data Storage and Retention

Cloud data is stored via Firebase, while saved articles are stored locally on your device. We retain data as long as needed to provide the service and meet legal and operational requirements.

Children's Privacy

The app is not directed at or designed for children.

Contact Us

For privacy-related inquiries, contact us at: hamam@gccapps.com