1. Introduction
Welcome to UK Muslim (ukmuslim.co.uk). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, use our contact forms, or engage with our services. It also outlines your rights under UK data protection law, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
By using our website, you consent to the practices described in this policy. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@ukmuslim.co.uk.
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
- Personal data you provide: This includes your name, email address, and the content of your message when you fill out our contact form, subscribe to updates, or otherwise communicate with us directly.
- Technical data (anonymous): Our website automatically collects non-identifiable information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring URLs. This data is used for analytics and security purposes and does not identify you personally.
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We do not require account registration to browse our content.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries, questions, and feedback submitted via our contact form.
- To send periodic emails (only if you opt in) regarding site updates, news, or related information — each email includes an unsubscribe link.
- To improve our website's functionality, content, and user experience through analytics.
- To monitor and protect the security of our website and detect fraudulent or unauthorised activity.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use:
- Essential cookies: Required for basic website functions (e.g., remembering your preferences). The website cannot function properly without these.
- Analytical cookies: We use privacy-focused analytics (such as Plausible or Fathom) that do not store personal data and do not share information with third parties. All data is anonymised and aggregated.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time, though this may limit website functionality.
5. Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services that assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users. These service providers are contractually obligated to keep your information private and confidential. We do not share your personal data with services that would contact you for their own marketing purposes without your consent.
6. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for a maximum of 12 months and are then securely deleted, unless a longer period is needed to resolve an issue or comply with legal obligations.
7. Your Rights Under UK GDPR
Under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal exceptions).
- Right to restrict processing: Request limitation of how we use your data.
- Right to data portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
- Right to object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Right to withdraw consent: Withdraw consent at any time without affecting lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@ukmuslim.co.uk. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we may have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us.
9. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encryption, secure server configurations, and regular security reviews. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Any changes are effective immediately upon posting. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or our data protection practices, please contact us:
Email: info@ukmuslim.co.uk
Website: ukmuslim.co.uk/contact