Privacy Policy for Brick Lane Jamme Masjid Trust (London) Limited

At Brick Lane Jamme Masjid Trust (London) Limited, we are committed to safeguarding and preserving the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.bricklanejammemasjid.org.uk. It is important to us that you understand how we handle your information, so please read this Privacy Policy carefully.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Information You Provide: When you contact us via email, sign up for newsletters, donate, or register for events, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, phone number, donation details, and any other information you voluntarily provide.
• Technical Information: When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical data, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Referring website
  • Pages you visit on our site
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Geolocation (if applicable)
• We may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect this information to enhance user experience and improve website functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

• To Respond to Your Inquiries: If you contact us, we use your details to respond to your queries, requests, or feedback.
• To Provide Services: We may use your information to manage your donations, register you for events, and provide you with any related services.
• To Send Newsletters and Updates: If you have signed up for our newsletter, we will use your contact details to send you information about masjid activities, events, services, and other updates. You can opt out of these communications at any time.
• To Improve Our Website: We use technical information and cookies to monitor how our website is being used, identify any issues, and improve functionality and user experience.

3. Legal Basis for Processing Your Information

We process your personal data in accordance with the UK’s Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for processing your information are:

• Consent: Where you have given us your explicit consent (for example, by signing up for newsletters).
• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract or service you have requested (for example, processing donations or event registrations).
• Legitimate Interests: Where it is in our legitimate interest to improve and maintain our services, website functionality, or communication efforts.
• Legal Obligation: Where required by law, such as maintaining financial records for donations.

4. Sharing Your Information

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

• Service Providers: We may share your data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website or provide services on our behalf, such as payment processors or email marketing providers.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with legal obligations, protect our rights, or safeguard our property or the safety of others.

5. Data Retention

We will retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or for as long as required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, it will be securely deleted or anonymized.

6. Your Rights

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

• Right of Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to Restriction of Processing: You can request the restriction of processing your data in certain circumstances.
• Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
• Right to Object: You can object to the processing of your personal data in certain situations.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Security of Your Information

We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, please be aware that no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and while we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance the functionality of our website. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us analyse website traffic, remember your preferences, and improve your overall user experience.

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. However, some parts of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

9. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or amend this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date at the top of the page will reflect the date of the most recent revisions. Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:

Brick Lane Jamme Masjid Trust (London) Limited
A: 59 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL
E: info@bricklanejammemasjid.org.uk
T: 02072 476 052 / 02072 473 787

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible.