Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Al-Sunnah Mosque Manchester (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to safeguarding the privacy of our website visitors, donors, and members. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in compliance with data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following personal information:

  • Personal Details: Name, contact information (e.g., email, phone number), address, and other details you provide.
  • Donation Information: Details of any donations made, including amounts and payment information (e.g., credit card details), collected via secure channels.
  • Event Registration: Information you provide when registering for events, such as your name, contact information, and any other details relevant to the event.
  • Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and duration of visit, collected via cookies and similar technologies.
3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To Provide Services: Managing services you have requested, including prayer requests, event registrations, and other services offered by Al-Sunnah Mosque Manchester.
  • To Process Donations: Handling donations and associated Gift Aid claims, and providing receipts where necessary.
  • To Communicate with You: Sending you updates about our activities, upcoming events, and important information about the mosque.
  • To Improve Our Website: Analysing usage data to improve our website’s functionality and enhance user experience.
  • To Comply with Legal Obligations: Meeting legal, regulatory, and audit requirements.
4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We rely on the following legal grounds to process your data:

  • Consent: When you have given consent for specific purposes, such as receiving our newsletter.
  • Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our legitimate interests in maintaining and promoting the mosque’s services, provided these interests do not override your rights.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the website, processing payments, and managing events. These providers are obligated to keep your information confidential and secure.
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or in response to a valid request by authorities, such as a court or government agency.
  • For Gift Aid Claims: If you have consented to Gift Aid, we may share relevant information with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to process the claim.
6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy and to comply with legal and regulatory requirements. For example:

  • Donation Records: Retained for a minimum of six years to comply with accounting and tax regulations.
  • Event Registration Information: Retained until the event concludes, unless further retention is required for legal or operational reasons.
7. Data Security

We are committed to protecting your personal information. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

8. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Rectification: To ask us to correct any inaccuracies in your data.
  • Erasure: To request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational limitations.
  • Restriction of Processing: To limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
  • Objection: To object to processing based on legitimate interests.
  • Data Portability: To request that we provide your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.

9. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and deliver targeted content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, please review our Cookie Policy.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to external sites that are not operated by us. Please be aware that we have no control over the content or privacy practices of these sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. The latest version will always be available on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or wish to make a data protection request, please contact us:

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.