Privacy & Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

Shahjalal Mosque & Islamic Center (SMIC) is committed to protecting your personal data. This policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Data We Collect

We collect information necessary for Madrasah administration and community services, including:

Student Details: Name, Date of Birth, and Address.
Parent/Guardian Contact: Name, Email, and Phone Number.
Donation/Fee Records: Transaction amounts and gift aid status.

2. Third-Party Service Providers

We use trusted third-party services to manage our operations and process payments securely. These providers have their own privacy policies regarding how they handle your data:

Stripe: We use Stripe for payment processing (donations and fees). When you donate, Stripe collects your payment information and email to process the transaction and send receipts.
View Stripe's Privacy Policy
Cloudinary: Used for secure storage of images (e.g., gallery and notice board).
View Cloudinary's Privacy Policy

3. How We Use Your Data

To provide educational services and manage classroom attendance.
To process financial transactions and Gift Aid claims.
To provide automated receipts and mosque updates via email.

4. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential cookies to manage secure login sessions and remember your preferences. We do not use cookies for targeted advertising.

Name	Purpose	Expiry
connect.sid	Maintains your secure login to the Teacher/Admin portal.	24 Hours
__stripe_mid / sid	Fraud prevention and security for payments.	Session
cookieConsent	Remembers your choices in our cookie banner.	Persistent

5. Data Security

Your data is stored in encrypted databases. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. Access is strictly limited to authorized staff.

6. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, or request the deletion of your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact the Mosque Administration.

7. How to Contact Us

Please contact us if you have any questions about our privacy policy or the information we hold about you, or if you would like to update your contact preferences:

Email: smicsouthampton@gmail.com

Writing: Mosque Administration, Shahjalal Mosque & Islamic Center, 121 Saint Mary's Road, Southampton, SO14 0BL

Telephone: 07411912205

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