Privacy Policy

Information We May Collect

The information we collect depends on how you interact with BIC. You may provide information directly to us when you complete a form, register for a program or event, make a donation, contact us, volunteer, subscribe to communications, or otherwise communicate with BIC.

This information may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Mailing address
• Program or event registration information
• Volunteer information
• Donation-related information
• Parent or guardian information
• Information relating to children enrolled in BIC programs
• Messages, questions, or other information you voluntarily provide

Please avoid submitting sensitive personal information through general website forms unless the form specifically requests that information and it is necessary for the applicable BIC service or program.

How We Use Information

BIC may use information collected through the website to:

• Respond to questions and requests
• Process program and event registrations
• Administer Sunday School and educational programs
• Coordinate volunteers and community activities
• Process and acknowledge donations
• Provide donation receipts or other administrative records
• Send requested announcements or community communications
• Maintain and improve our website
• Understand general website traffic and usage
• Protect the security and integrity of BIC systems
• Meet legal, accounting, tax, or regulatory obligations

We seek to collect only information reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it is being requested.

Donations & Payment Processing

BIC may use third-party fundraising and payment platforms, including Zeffy, to process donations, program payments, registrations, or other transactions.

When you use a third-party payment or donation platform, information submitted through that platform is also subject to the provider's own privacy policy, terms, and security practices.

Payment card information submitted through a third-party payment platform is handled by that provider rather than directly through the BIC website.

BIC may receive information associated with a transaction, such as your name, contact information, donation amount, campaign designation, transaction information, or other information made available to the organization by the payment provider.

Programs, Events & Registrations

BIC may collect information when individuals or families register for religious, educational, community, youth, Sunday School, volunteer, or special-event programs.

Information collected through these forms will be used for purposes reasonably related to administering the applicable program, communicating with participants, maintaining appropriate records, and supporting the safety and operation of BIC activities.

Email & Community Communications

If you provide your email address or telephone number, BIC may use that information to respond to you or to provide communications relating to programs, events, registrations, donations, volunteer activities, or other BIC matters.

Where applicable, you may unsubscribe from general promotional or community email communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages.

Administrative communications that are necessary for a registration, donation, event, program, or other transaction may still be sent when appropriate.

Cookies, Analytics & Website Data

Our website is hosted using Squarespace. Like most websites, the site may use cookies and similar technologies necessary to operate securely and properly.

Depending on the website settings in use, Squarespace and other authorized service providers may also collect technical information such as:

• Browser and device information
• IP address
• Pages visited
• Referring websites
• Approximate traffic and usage information
• Interactions with pages and links

This information may be used to maintain the website, understand how visitors use it, improve website performance, and protect against misuse or security threats.

Some third-party services, embedded content, maps, videos, forms, or other integrations may also use cookies or collect technical information according to their own privacy policies.

When Information May Be Shared

BIC does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

Information may be shared when reasonably necessary with organizations or service providers that help us operate our website, process donations, administer forms or registrations, communicate with community members, maintain technology, or provide other services on BIC's behalf.

We may also disclose information when reasonably necessary to:

• Comply with applicable law or legal process
• Respond to a lawful government request
• Protect the rights, safety, or property of BIC or others
• Investigate fraud, misuse, or security concerns
• Address an emergency involving health or safety

Children's Privacy

BIC serves children and families through Sunday School, educational programs, youth activities, and community events. However, website registration and submission of personal information relating to children should be completed by a parent, legal guardian, or authorized adult.

Children under 13 should not independently submit personal information through the BIC website.

If BIC becomes aware that personal information has been collected online directly from a child under 13 without appropriate parental involvement or authorization, we will take reasonable steps to address the information in accordance with applicable law.

Parents or legal guardians who have questions concerning information relating to their child may contact BIC.

Data Retention

BIC may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, maintain appropriate organizational records, comply with legal, accounting, tax, or regulatory obligations, resolve disputes, and protect BIC and its community.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

Information Security

BIC takes reasonable administrative and technical measures intended to protect personal information under our control.

However, no website, internet transmission, email system, or electronic storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Visitors should use appropriate caution when transmitting sensitive information online.

Your Choices & Privacy Requests

You may contact BIC if you would like to ask a question about personal information you previously provided, request that information be corrected, or request deletion when appropriate.

Certain information may need to be retained when required by law or when reasonably necessary for financial, tax, security, organizational, or other legitimate purposes.

Additional privacy rights may apply depending on where you live and the laws applicable to your information.

Third-Party Websites & Services

The BIC website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties, including donation platforms, maps, social-media services, registration platforms, or other community resources.

Once you leave the BIC website or interact directly with a third-party service, that organization's privacy policy and terms generally govern its collection and use of information.

BIC is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, content, or operation of independent third-party websites or services.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

BIC may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, programs, technology, service providers, or applicable requirements.

When changes are made, the revised policy will be posted on this page and the “Last Updated” date will be updated.

Questions About Privacy

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, information you have provided to BIC, or our privacy practices, please contact Barrington Islamic Center.