Privacy Policy

Who we are

Dar Fatima for Quranic Studies (“Dar Fatima”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) is a charitable organisation (pending registration as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in England and Wales). Our mission is to provide free Qur’anic education online through volunteer teachers.

Our website address is: https://darfatima.org

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at:
📧 hello@darfatima.org
📞 +44 7423 734949

What data we collect

We may collect and process the following personal information when you use our services:

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number) when you register, book a session, or contact us.
  • Booking details (selected teacher, chosen times, participation in events).
  • Authentication data via Google Sign-In (basic profile information such as name and email address).
  • Calendar and Meet information (only if you connect with Google Calendar or use Google Meet for sessions).
  • Technical data (IP address, browser type, cookies – see our Cookie Policy for details).

We do not collect financial or payment information, as all services are free of charge.

How we use your data

We use the information we collect to:

  • Manage and confirm your bookings.
  • Contact you about your sessions, reminders, or upcoming events.
  • Allow you to sign in securely with Google Sign-In.
  • Enable volunteer teachers to view relevant booking/contact details so they can deliver your session.
  • Improve and monitor the performance of our website and services (via anonymised statistics).

We do not sell your personal information.

Sharing your data

We only share your information with:

  • Volunteer teachers, where necessary for the delivery of your session.
  • Service providers we use to operate our website (e.g. hosting provider, Google services).

We do not share your personal data with any other third parties, and we never sell your information.

How we protect your data

We take the protection of your personal information seriously. The following measures are in place to safeguard all personal data we process including but not limited to Google user data:

  • Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL/TLS) technology.
  • Access control: Access to user data is limited to authorised administrators and volunteer teachers, and only where necessary for the provision of your sessions.
  • Data minimisation: We only request the minimum information required to deliver our services (such as your name, email address, and booking details).
  • Secure storage: Data is stored on secure servers protected by firewalls and regular monitoring.
  • Confidentiality: We do not sell or transfer your information to any third party. Data is shared only with teachers involved in delivering your booked sessions.
  • User control: You may revoke Google permissions at any time through your Google account, and you may request deletion of your data by contacting us.

Google Services

We integrate with several Google services:

  • Google Sign-In – to let you log in using your Google account.
  • Google Calendar – to allow bookings to be added to your calendar.
  • Google Meet – to provide online classes.
  • Google Analytics – to help us understand website traffic (only with your consent via our cookie banner).

When you connect your Google account, we only access the data necessary for these features. We do not share Google user data with any third parties. You may revoke access at any time in your Google account settings.

Cookies & analytics

We use cookies to operate our website and improve user experience. Some cookies are essential; others (such as Google Analytics) require your consent. Full details are available in our Cookie Policy.

Data retention & deletion

Contact and booking information is retained for as long as you are an active student.

If you stop using our services, we may retain your information for up to 12 months for administrative purposes, unless you request deletion sooner.

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

Google user data connected via Sign-In, Calendar, or Meet is retained only while your account is active, and can be revoked by you at any time in your Google settings.

Your rights

Under the UK GDPR you have the following rights:

  • Right of access – to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to rectification – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Right to erasure – to request deletion of your data.
  • Right to restrict processing – to limit how we use your data.
  • Right to object – to certain types of processing.
  • Right to data portability – to request your data in a machine-readable format.

You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [insert charity email].

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/

Children and safeguarding

As Dar Fatima provides education for children and young people, we take safeguarding seriously. We collect only the information necessary to arrange lessons, and parental/guardian consent is required for students under 18.

Updates to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Last updated: 20/08/2025

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