Privacy Policy

AL-FURQAAN FOUNDATION® PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

Al-Furqaan Foundation® (“AFF,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all individuals who interact with us through our website, online services, mobile users, donors, visitors, and any technology-based interactions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your personal information.

By accessing or using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Policy applies to all individuals who interact with Al-Furqaan Foundation®, including:

• Website visitors
• Donors
• Online store customers
• Individuals contacting us via SMS or WhatsApp (where applicable)
• Users who interact with our embedded media (YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
• Users of our live chat features
• Anyone accessing or using our digital platforms, services, or communications

This Policy does not apply to:

• Third-party websites we link to
• Vendors, payment processors, or platforms with their own privacy policies
• Offline activities unless described here

Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation details (processed by third parties)
• Purchase information for bookstore transactions
• Information submitted via contact forms or live chat
• Any other information you voluntarily provide

B. Payment Information

We do not store your credit card or banking information. Payments are processed securely through:

• Stripe
• Apple Pay
• Google Pay
• Zelle Each of these services has its own privacy policy and compliance requirements.

C. Automated / Technical Data

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and device type
• Operating system
• Usage data (pages visited, referring URLs)
• Cookies and tracking technologies

We use these tools to improve website functionality and performance.

D. SMS and WhatsApp Communication

We may communicate with certain donors using:

• SMS
• WhatsApp (limited to personal outreach to small donors)

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP.

E. Embedded Content

Our site may include embedded content from platforms such as:

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Vimeo
• TikTok

These platforms may collect data about you per their own policies.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

• To process donations and transactions
• To send receipts and donor acknowledgments
• To respond to inquiries and requests
• To operate and improve our website and services
• For marketing or outreach communications (email, SMS, WhatsApp)
• To fulfill orders from our bookstore
• To send updates on programs, events, and organizational news
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
• To maintain accurate records for accounting and governance

Legal Basis for Processing (EU/EEA Visitors – GDPR)

For visitors in the EU/EEA, we rely on the following GDPR legal bases:

• Consent: When you provide information or opt in to communications.
• Contract: To process donations, purchases, or service requests.
• Legitimate interest: For fraud prevention, analytics, security, and communication with donors.
• Legal obligation: Compliance with U.S. tax, regulatory, and financial recordkeeping laws.

When We Share Your Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share limited information with:

• Service providers (email platforms, IT providers, live chat operators)
• Payment processors (Stripe, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Zelle)
• Third-party tools for analytics and website functionality
• Legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law
• Authorized volunteers or staff strictly for organizational purposes
• Trusted contractors who support AFF operations (under confidentiality obligations)

All third parties are required to protect your information.

Data Security

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

• Encrypted connections (SSL/TLS)
• Access restrictions
• Secure server infrastructure
• Vendor due diligence
• Limited staff access to sensitive data

While we use industry-standard security, no system is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

• Donation and financial reporting
• Legal and compliance obligations
• Accounting and audit requirements
• Organizational recordkeeping

When data is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Rights and Choices

A. Access, Update, or Correct Your Information

You may request to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccuracies
• Update preferences
• Request deletion (where applicable)

B. Opt Out of Communications

You may opt out of:

• Email marketing
• SMS or WhatsApp communication
• Other outreach messages

C. Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect
• Request deletion of your data (with certain exceptions)
• Opt out of any “sale” of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

We do not sell personal information as defined under applicable California law. We will respond to all verifiable California privacy requests within the statutory timeframes.

Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years old (or under 16 where applicable under GDPR).

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided information to us, please contact us immediately. We will promptly delete such information.

Do-Not-Track (DNT) Signals

Because no uniform industry standard exists, we do not currently respond to Do-Not-Track browser signals. We will update this Policy if standards evolve.

Links to Third-Party Websites and Social Media Plug-ins

Our website may contain links to external sites or embedded media.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external platforms.

We encourage users to review their respective privacy policies.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Policy at any time to reflect:

• New services
• Technological updates
• Legal or regulatory changes
• Operational changes

When updated, the “Last Updated” date will be revised.

Significant changes will be communicated through our website or other appropriate channels.

Contact Us

For questions or privacy requests, please contact:

Al-Furqaan Foundation®

642, Forestwood Drive

Romeoville, IL 60446-1354

U.S.A.

Email: info@furqaan.org

Phone: +1 (630) 914.5015