At Alfurqan Islamic Centre Manchester, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit our website, interact with our services, or participate in our events. We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws to ensure your data is treated securely and responsibly.

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information when you interact with our website or services:

• Personal Identification Information: When you register for an event, make a donation, or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other personal details.

• Payment Information: For donations and purchases, we collect payment details such as credit card numbers and billing addresses. This information is processed securely by third-party payment processors.

• Usage Data: We collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing activity. This helps us enhance your experience on the website.

  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data is used for the following purposes:

• To process payments and donations: We use your payment details to process your donations or payments securely.

• Event registration and communication: We use your contact details to send event-related communications, confirmations, and updates.

• Marketing and promotional communications: With your consent, we may send you information about upcoming events, sponsorship opportunities, or other initiatives.

• Website improvement: We use website usage data to analyse and improve the performance of our website and user experience.

3. How We Protect Your Information

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information from unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include data encryption, secure servers, and restricted access to sensitive information.

However, please be aware that no online method is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your data with third-party providers in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party services that help us process payments, manage event registrations, or deliver related services.

• Legal Obligations: If required by law, we may disclose your personal data in response to a legal request or court order.

• Business Transactions: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

  
  

5. Your Data Protection Rights (Under GDPR)

As per the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.

• Right to Rectification: If your data is inaccurate or incomplete, you can request corrections.

• Right to Erasure: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal exceptions.

• Right to Restrict Processing: You can request the restriction of your data processing in certain circumstances.

• Right to Data Portability: You can request that we transfer your data to another organisation in a machine-readable format.

• Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes.

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

6. Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small text files placed on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse website usage. For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

You can choose to accept or decline cookies by adjusting your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if you disable cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When your personal data is no longer required, we will securely delete or anonymise it.

8. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal data.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal data, please contact us at:

Email: info@alfurqanmcr.org
Phone: +44 (0) 161 248 6143
Address: 42 Great Southern St, Manchester M14 4EZ