Legal InformationPrivacy Policy

1. Introduction

Al-Madany Masjid & Community Centre ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

Our legal entity is ALMADANY EDUCATION CENTRE, a registered charity operating Al-Madany Masjid & Community Centre located at 202 Percy Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, West Midlands, B11 3LG, UK.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

• Name: Full name for identification and communication purposes
• Email Address: For correspondence and updates about our services
• Phone Number: For direct communication regarding classes and services
• Address: When required for specific services or programs

2.2 How We Collect Information

• Class enrollment forms and registration processes
• Donation forms and payment processing
• Contact forms on our website
• Direct communication via phone, email, or in-person
• Event registration and participation

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 Educational Services

• Processing class enrollments and registrations
• Communicating about class schedules, changes, and updates
• Providing educational materials and resources
• Tracking attendance and progress (where applicable)

3.2 Donations and Financial Transactions

• Processing donation payments securely
• Issuing donation receipts and acknowledgments
• Maintaining records for charity compliance and reporting
• Communicating about fundraising campaigns and projects

3.3 General Communication

• Responding to inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending important announcements about masjid activities
• Providing information about events and programs
• Maintaining our relationship with the community

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we process your personal data based on:

• Legitimate Interest: For providing religious and educational services to our community
• Consent: When you voluntarily provide information for specific purposes
• Contractual Necessity: For processing class enrollments and donations
• Legal Obligation: For charity compliance and financial record-keeping

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party payment processors for donation handling
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Charity Compliance: With regulatory bodies as required for charity operations
• Emergency Situations: To protect the safety of individuals or the community

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Donation records may be retained longer for charity compliance requirements.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing

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

9. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These help us understand how visitors use our site and improve our services. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

10. Children's Privacy

We may collect information about children in the context of educational programs with parental consent. We are committed to protecting children's privacy and comply with applicable laws regarding the collection and use of children's personal information.

11. Changes to This Privacy 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 and updating the "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Information

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