1. Introduction
Muslim Women of Frederick Inc. ("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 islam4women.org or use our services.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personally identifiable information you may provide us through our website. We have adopted this privacy policy to explain what information may be collected, how we use this information, and under what circumstances we may disclose the information to third parties.
2. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our website, including:
Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Make a donation
- Register as a volunteer
- Request assistance or services
- Sign up for our newsletter
- Contact us through forms or email
- Participate in surveys or events
Types of Personal Information
| Information Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Contact Information | Name, email address, mailing address |
| Financial Information | Donation amounts, payment method (processed securely by third-party processors) |
| Demographic Information | Age, household size (collected only when relevant to services) |
| Service Information | Requests for assistance, volunteer preferences, event participation |
| Communication Information | Correspondence with us, feedback, survey responses |
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:
- IP address and general location
- Browser type and version
- Pages you view and time spent
- Referring website or search terms
- Date and time of visits
Note: We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security Numbers, driver's license numbers, or detailed financial account information through our website. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party providers.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
Provide Services
To process donations, coordinate volunteers, and provide assistance to those in need.
Communicate
To respond to inquiries, send updates about our work, and share important information.
Improve Services
To understand how our website is used and improve our programs and user experience.
Comply with Laws
To meet legal obligations, such as maintaining donation records for tax purposes.
Specific Uses
- Donations: To process your contribution, send donation receipts, and maintain records for tax purposes.
- Volunteers: To coordinate volunteer activities, communicate opportunities, and ensure safety.
- Service Requests: To provide food assistance, connect with community resources, and follow up on needs.
- Communication: To send newsletters, event invitations, and updates about our work (with your consent).
- Analytics: To analyze website usage and improve our online presence and services.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures designed to protect your personal information from accidental loss and from unauthorized access, use, alteration, and disclosure.
Our Security Measures Include:
- Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Limited access to personal information to authorized personnel only
- Secure storage of sensitive information
- Regular staff training on data protection
Your Role in Security
The safety and security of your information also depends on you. Where we have given you (or where you have chosen) a password for access to certain parts of our website, you are responsible for keeping this password confidential.
No Guarantee of Absolute Security
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we work diligently to protect your information.
7. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
Right to Access
You can request details about the personal information we hold about you.
Right to Correct
You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Delete
You can request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances.
Right to Opt-Out
You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.
Exercising Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Verification: For security purposes, we may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests related to your personal information.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If you are under 13, please do not provide any personal information on our website. If we learn we have collected or received personal information from a child under 13 without verification of parental consent, we will delete that information.
If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Parental Consent: For programs specifically designed for children, we obtain appropriate parental consent before collecting any personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our 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.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Significant Changes
If we make material changes to this Privacy Policy, we may notify you either through the email address you have provided us or by placing a prominent notice on our website.
Continued Use
Your continued use of our website after we post modifications to the Privacy Policy will constitute your acknowledgment of the modifications and your consent to abide by and be bound by the modified Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
For general inquiries, please use our Contact Page. For privacy-specific matters, please use the email address above.
Response Time: We strive to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 7 business days.