Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 5 August 2025
Last Updated: 5 August 2025

Ghana Muslims UK CIC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and care. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights under UK data protection law, including the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

1. Who We Are

We are a Community Interest Company (No. 16068208) based in London, UK. Our mission is to unite and empower the Ghanaian Muslim community across the UK through faith, culture, and civic action.

Website: https://ghanamuslims.org
Email: contact@ghanamuslims.org
Phone: +44 (0)7985 229 655 (WhatsApp available)

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following information when you interact with our website or services:

a. Personal Information

Name
Email address
Phone number
Billing/shipping address
Payment details (via third-party payment processors)
Any other information you provide through forms, comments, or signups

b. Technical Data

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type
Pages visited and time spent

c. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies to enhance your experience. See our Cookie Policy for more information.

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

Process donations or purchases
Manage event registrations
Send newsletters or updates (if you opt-in)
Respond to inquiries or requests
Improve website functionality and performance
Comply with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share your data with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting platforms, Gravity Forms)
Event or shop delivery partners
Legal authorities, if required by law

All third parties are bound by strict data protection agreements.

5. Donations and Payments

All financial transactions are securely processed via Stripe, PayPal, or WooCommerce. We do not store your full payment details.

Donation information (amount, date, and method) may be retained for audit and reporting purposes.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccuracies
Request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
Withdraw consent
Object to certain uses of your data

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
📧 contact@ghanamuslims.org

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected, including:

Donation records (up to 6 years for compliance)
Event registrations (until the event is complete)
Account data (until you request deletion)

8. How We Protect Your Data

We use strong encryption (SSL), firewall protection, secure servers, and access restrictions to safeguard your data. We regularly review and update our security practices.

9. Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without verified parental consent. If you believe we have done so, please contact us immediately.

10. External Links

Our site may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies individually.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please reach out:

📍 Ghana Muslims UK CIC
5 Brayford Square, London, E1 0SG
📧 contact@ghanamuslims.org
📞 +44 (0)7985 229 655