Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 4, 2026

Al Rayan Islamic Centre ("Al Rayan", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our mobile application, make donations, register for programs, or otherwise interact with our services.

By using our website or mobile application, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use our services, we may collect:

Information You Provide

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Mailing address

• Donation information

• Registration information for programs and events

• Messages or inquiries you send to us

Donation Information

If you make a donation, your payment is securely processed through our payment service providers. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

When you use our website or mobile application, we may automatically collect:

• Device type

• Operating system

• Browser type

• IP address

• App version

• Crash reports

• Diagnostic information

• Usage statistics

This information helps us improve the reliability, security, and performance of our services.

Location Information

With your permission, the mobile application may access your device's location to:

• Calculate accurate prayer times

• Determine the Qibla direction

• Display nearby mosques or Islamic services

• Improve location-based features

You may disable location access at any time through your device settings. Some features may not function correctly if location services are disabled.

Push Notifications

If you allow notifications, we may send messages regarding:

• Prayer reminders

• Community announcements

• Islamic events

• Educational programs

• Emergency notifications

• Special announcements from Al Rayan Islamic Centre

You may disable notifications at any time through your device settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Operate our website and mobile application

• Process donations

• Register you for programs and events

• Respond to your inquiries

• Send confirmations and receipts

• Improve our services

• Maintain security and prevent fraud

• Send important announcements and notifications (where permitted)

• Comply with legal obligations

Analytics and Technical Services

We may use trusted third-party services, such as analytics, crash reporting, cloud hosting, or notification services, to help operate and improve our website and mobile application.

These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services on our behalf and are required to protect your information.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share information only:

• With trusted service providers who help operate our services

• With payment processors to complete donations

• When required by law

• To protect the rights, safety, or property of Al Rayan Islamic Centre or others

Data Security

We implement appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information, including:

• Secure (HTTPS/SSL) encrypted connections

• Secure servers

• Restricted access to authorized personnel

• Regular security updates and monitoring

While we strive to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide requested services

• Maintain donation and financial records

• Meet legal and regulatory requirements

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce our policies

Children's Privacy

Our services are intended for the general public.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate parental or guardian involvement where required by law.

If you believe a child has provided personal information without appropriate consent, please contact us so we can remove the information.

Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

• Request access to your personal information

• Request correction of inaccurate information

• Request deletion of your information where permitted by law

• Withdraw consent where applicable

To make a privacy request, please contact us using the information below.

Third-Party Websites

Our website or mobile application may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

Al Rayan Islamic Centre

1660 Durham Regional Hwy 2
Courtice, Ontario L1E 2R6
Canada

Phone: (905) 433-9255

Email: info@alrayanislamiccentre.org

Website: https://www.alrayanislamiccentre.org

By using our website or mobile application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.