Privacy Policy

By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

The Waqf Foundation ("we", "our", "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled responsibly. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit https://thewaqf.org.uk/ ("our website").

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal data:

  • Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you fill out forms, make donations, or sign up for our services.

  • Payment Information: Credit/debit card details or bank details when making donations. This information is processed securely by our payment partners.

  • Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system, and browsing behaviour through cookies or similar technologies.

  • Communication Data: Correspondence via email, phone, or chat services.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • To process donations and send receipts.

  • To respond to your queries and provide customer support.

  • To improve our website and user experience.

  • To update you on our projects, campaigns, and appeals (if you opt-in).

  • To comply with legal or regulatory obligations.

3. How We Share Your Information

We will never sell or rent your data. However, we may share your data with:

  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who help process donations, manage communications, or operate our website.

  • Legal Authorities: Where required to comply with legal obligations.

All third parties are required to protect your information in accordance with data protection laws.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Enhance website functionality.

  • Analyse website performance and user behaviour.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. For more information, refer to our Cookie Policy.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, including legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

6. Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Correction: Update inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data, where legally applicable.

  • Objection: Object to the processing of your data.

  • Restriction: Restrict processing in certain circumstances.

  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

  • Withdraw Consent: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security of Your Data

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, and we encourage you to read their privacy policies.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The latest version will always be posted on our website with the updated effective date.