Privacy Policy

Who We Are

The Slough Islamic Trust - Jamia Ghousia Masjid & Islamic Centre is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website or use our services.

Website: www.sloughislamictrust.org.uk
Email: info@sloughislamictrust.org.uk
Data Protection Queries: privacy@sloughislamictrust.org.uk

Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

We may collect the following information when you:

• Contact us via forms: Name, email address, phone number, and your message
• Subscribe to newsletters: Email address and communication preferences
• Make donations: Name, contact details, and payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)
• Create an account: Username, email address, and password (encrypted)
• Participate in events: Name, contact details, and any specific requirements

Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect:

• Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Usage data: Pages you visit, time spent on pages, and navigation paths
• Location data: General location based on IP address (city/country level)
• Preferences: Language preferences and font size selections

How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to others. We may share your information with trusted third parties who assist us in operating our website and serving our community:

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and process it only in accordance with our instructions.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the UK. Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, the required standard of protection has changed from "essentially equivalent" to "not materially lower" than UK standards [citation:3][citation:8].

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

• UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs) with recipients
• Transfer to countries with UK adequacy decisions (including the EU, which had its adequacy renewed) [citation:3]
• Binding corporate rules or standard contractual clauses

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

Children's Privacy & Higher Protection Matters

Our website is intended for general audiences. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without parental consent.

Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, we have an additional duty for any online services likely to be accessed by children [citation:3]:

• We consider how to best protect and support children using our services
• We recognise that children may be less aware of privacy risks and their rights
• We account for different needs at different ages and developmental stages

If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, please contact us immediately.

Data Protection by Design

We follow a "data protection by design and by default" approach, considering privacy at the design stage of any new service or system [citation:9]. This means:

• We only collect and use personal data necessary for each specific purpose
• We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures from the outset
• We regularly review our processing activities to ensure ongoing compliance
• We conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing activities

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

While we strive to protect your data, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Data Breach Notification: If a data breach occurs that poses a risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify the ICO within 72 hours and inform affected individuals without undue delay [citation:1][citation:5].

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.

How to Complain

If you have concerns about our handling of your personal data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

We would appreciate the opportunity to address your concerns directly before you approach the ICO. Please contact us first at privacy@sloughislamictrust.org.uk or use our online complaint form.

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