Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 1st April, 2025.

At Darwen Mosque, we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our congregation members, visitors, and community. This privacy policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Information We Collect

• Contact information (name, phone number, email address, postal address)
• Attendance records for events, services, or educational programs
• CCTV footage for safety and security purposes
• Donor information including bank details for donations (where applicable)
• Volunteer and staff data including applications, background checks, and emergency contact info
• Website usage data, such as IP address and browser type, for analytics and improvement purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and manage religious services, community events, and educational programs
• To communicate with you regarding mosque activities and updates
• To process donations and maintain financial records
• To ensure the safety and security of our premises
• To comply with legal obligations and cooperate with authorities where required

3. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process your information based on one or more of the following:

• Your consent
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., ensuring mosque security or communicating with the community)
• To fulfill a legal obligation
• To carry out contractual obligations (e.g., employment or volunteer agreements)

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information with:

• Service providers (e.g., IT support or payment processors)
• Government authorities, if legally required
• Partner organizations involved in joint events or community projects (with consent where needed)

5. Data Retention

We keep personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes it was collected. We securely dispose of or anonymize information that is no longer required.

6. Your Rights

You have rights under data protection law, including:

• The right to access your personal data
• The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete data
• The right to request deletion of your data
• The right to object to or restrict processing
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Website and Cookies

Our website may use cookies to enhance user experience and gather analytics. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

This policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website and available at our premises.