Privacy Policy

Introduction

Al Azhar Foundation ("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 and use our services, including program enrollments, donations, event registrations, and facility bookings.

Information We Collect

We collect information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password when you create an account
• Family Information: Names, dates of birth, and other details about children when enrolling in our programs
• Payment Information: Credit card details and billing address (processed securely through Stripe)
• Communication Data: Messages, feedback, and correspondence you send to us
• Event & Booking Data: Information provided when registering for events or booking facilities

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Process enrollments, donations, and bookings
• Communicate with you about programs, events, and services
• Send important announcements and updates
• Process payments securely
• Improve our services and website
• Comply with legal obligations
• Maintain the safety and security of our community

Information About Children

We collect information about children only with parental consent for the purpose of program enrollment and educational services. Parents and guardians can review, update, or request deletion of their children's information at any time by contacting us or through their account dashboard.

Payment Processing

All payment transactions are processed through Stripe, a PCI-compliant payment processor. We do not store your complete credit card information on our servers. Stripe's privacy policy governs the collection and use of payment information. For manual payments (check, cash, Zelle), we only retain records of the transaction amount and date.

Information Sharing

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

• With service providers who assist in operating our website and services (e.g., Stripe for payments)
• When required by law or to respond to legal process
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Al Azhar Foundation, our members, or others
• With your consent

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption of data in transit (HTTPS), secure password hashing, and regular security assessments. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Download a copy of your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us or manage your preferences through your account settings.

Cookies and Analytics

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and preferences. We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website, helping us improve our services. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Changes to This 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. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

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