Islamic Center of Kane County

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ICKC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit religious organization committed to protecting the privacy of our donors, members, and website visitors. This privacy policy outlines the types of information we collect, how we use and protect that information, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Personal Identification Information: Name, address, email address, and phone number.

  • Donation Information: Donation amount, date of donation, payment method (e.g., credit card number, bank account details), and donation history.

  • Demographic Information (Optional): We may occasionally ask for demographic information (such as age, gender, or religious affiliation) to better understand our community, but providing this information is always voluntary.

  • Website Usage Data: We may collect non-personal information about how you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the duration of your visit. This information helps us improve our website and services.

3. How We Collect Information

We collect information through various methods, including:

  • Directly from You: When you make a donation online or offline, register for an event, sign up for a newsletter, or contact us.

  • Third-Party Services: We may use third-party payment processors to handle donations. These services have their own privacy policies. We do not store your full credit card information.

  • Website Cookies and Analytics: We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. We may also use tools like Google Analytics to understand website traffic.

4. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Processing Donations: To process and acknowledge your donations.

  • Communication: To send you receipts, tax-deductible contribution statements, and updates about our mission and activities.

  • Record Keeping: To maintain accurate records of our donors and their contributions.

  • Improving Our Services: To better understand our community and improve our programs, services, and outreach efforts.

  • Legal Compliance: To comply with legal requirements and reporting obligations.

5. How We Protect Your Information

We are committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We have implemented reasonable physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of your data. This includes:

  • Using secure, encrypted connections for online donations.

  • Restricting access to personal information to authorized staff and volunteers on a need-to-know basis.

  • Partnering with reputable third-party payment processors who meet industry security standards.

6. Sharing Your Information

We will not sell, rent, or trade your personal information with other organizations. We will only share your information in the following limited circumstances:

  • With Your Consent: If you have given us explicit permission to do so.

  • For Legal Purposes: If required by law, subpoena, or other legal process.

  • With Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in our operations (e.g., mail houses for sending acknowledgments, payment processors). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

7. Your Choices and Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Opt-Out of Communications: You can opt-out of receiving our communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or by contacting us directly.

  • Access and Correction: You may request access to the personal information we hold about you and ask for any inaccuracies to be corrected.

  • Do Not Share My Name: If you wish for your name to be removed from any donor lists we may generate internally, please contact us.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have unintentionally collected such information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete it.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will post any changes on this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Islamic Center of Kane County

2315 Dean St, Suite 600, St Charles, IL 60175

reachickc@gmail.com