Welcome to the Islamic Center of Hattiesburg (ICH). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any personal information that you may provide to us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, and your rights concerning that information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact Us: If you fill out our contact form, we collect your name, email address, phone number, and message.
- Make a Donation: When you donate online, we collect information necessary to process your transaction (e.g., name, billing details). We use secure third-party payment processors (such as Stripe) and do not store your full credit card information on our servers.
- Sign Up for Updates: If you subscribe to our newsletter or announcements, we collect your email address.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used in the following ways:
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
- To process your donations securely and send you receipts for tax purposes.
- To send you updates about upcoming events, programs, and important announcements at the masjid (only if you have opted in).
- To improve our website's functionality and user experience.
3. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only with trusted third-party service providers (like our payment processor) strictly for the purpose of facilitating our services. We may also disclose information if required by law or to protect the safety and rights of our community.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to external sites (such as our social media pages or third-party fundraising campaigns). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these external websites.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at: