Privacy Policy | How Noor-e-Hidayat Islamic Academy Protect Your Personal Information

At Noor-e-Hidayat Quran Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us while registering for Quran classes. This privacy policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information.

📋 1. Information We Collect

We collect information only when you fill out our registration form. The information we collect includes:

• Full Name – To address you properly in communications and classes
• Country of Residence – To determine appropriate class timings and currency conversion
• WhatsApp/Phone Number – To schedule classes and send important updates
• Selected Course – To assign the right teacher and curriculum
• Preferred Class Schedule – To arrange classes at your convenience

🔒 2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used solely for educational and administrative purposes:

• To schedule your free trial lessons and regular classes
• To communicate class timings, updates, and reminders via WhatsApp
• To assign the most suitable teacher based on your course selection and language preference
• To send monthly progress reports and parent-teacher meeting invitations
• To improve our services and curriculum based on student needs

🛡️ 3. Data Security & Protection

We take data security seriously. We use industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption: Your data is encrypted during transmission using SSL/TLS technology
• Secure Storage: We use secure database systems with access controls
• Limited Access: Only authorized academy staff have access to your information
• Data Retention: We keep your data only as long as necessary for educational purposes

🤝 4. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with any third-party marketing agencies, advertisers, or external organizations. Your information is strictly for academy use only to facilitate your Quran learning journey. The only third parties with whom we may share limited information are:

• Secure payment processors (for fee collection)
• Communication platforms (WhatsApp for class updates)
• Legal authorities if required by law

We never share your information for marketing or promotional purposes.

👧 5. Children's Privacy (COPPA Compliance)

We understand that many of our students are children. We are committed to protecting children's privacy online. For students under 13 years of age:

• We require parental consent before collecting any personal information
• Parents can review, update, or delete their child's information at any time
• We do not collect more information than necessary for educational purposes
• Parents can withdraw consent and request deletion of their child's data

🌍 6. Your Rights (GDPR Compliance)

If you are from the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the following data protection rights:

• The right to access – You can request a copy of your personal data
• The right to rectification – You can correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• The right to erasure – You can request deletion of your personal data
• The right to restrict processing – You can limit how we use your data
• The right to data portability – You can request your data in a machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.

🍪 7. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and improve our services
• Provide a personalized experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website.

📧 8. Marketing Communications

We may send you occasional emails or WhatsApp messages related to your classes, such as:

• Class schedule reminders
• Progress reports and parent-teacher meeting invitations
• Important academy announcements and updates

You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time by replying "STOP" to our messages or contacting us directly.

📜 9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Privacy

📞 10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this privacy policy, want to access or update your information, or wish to delete your data, please contact us:

• WhatsApp: +923494606545
• Email: islam76325@gmail.com
• Website: learnislamicedu.com

We typically respond to privacy-related inquiries within 24-48 hours.