1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect personal data when you use our website and services. We comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Data Protection Act 2018 (Ireland).
2. Who We Are
Company Name: To be inserted. Registered in the Republic of Ireland. Registered Office: To be inserted. Email: To be inserted. For the purposes of data protection law, we act as the Data Controller.
3. Personal Data We Collect
A. Mosque & Organisation Representatives: Name, role, contact details, mosque information, scheduling data.
B. Marriage Facilitation Participants: Name, age, contact information, marital status, background information, and preferences (as provided via participating mosques).
C. Website Users: IP address, browser type, usage data, and cookies.
4. How We Use Personal Data
We process personal data to administer our fundraising programme, coordinate event services, facilitate marriage introductions, manage appointment scheduling, provide training, communicate service updates, and comply with legal obligations. Our lawful bases include contractual necessity, legitimate interests, legal obligations, and explicit consent where required.
5. Special Category DataCertain information provided for marriage facilitation may constitute sensitive personal data under GDPR. We process such information only where necessary, with appropriate safeguards and explicit consent.
6. Data Sharing
We may share relevant data with participating mosques for coordination purposes, secure IT service providers, and regulatory authorities where legally required. We do not sell personal data.
7. International Transfers
As we operate across the UK and Europe, personal data may be transferred between Ireland, the United Kingdom, and EU Member States. Where data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), appropriate safeguards will be implemented in accordance with GDPR requirements.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Marriage facilitation data is reviewed periodically and deleted when no longer required.
9. Your Rights
Under EU and UK data protection law, you have the right to access your data, request rectification or erasure, restrict or object to processing, request data portability, and withdraw consent at any time. To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details above.
10. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to safeguard personal data, including secure platforms, restricted access controls, and data minimisation practices.
11. Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve functionality and analyse performance. Please refer to our separate Cookie Policy for further details.12.
Complaints
If you are located in Ireland, you may lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission. If located in the United Kingdom, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
13. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most recent version will always be available on our website.