Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Al Barkahd Islamic Center (“ABIC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and disclose information when you visit or use our website.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you provide directly to us when you use our website, including when you:
- Contact us through our contact form
- Submit an inquiry or request
- Register for an event or program
- Subscribe to announcements or communications
- Make a donation
- Communicate with us by email, phone, or other available methods
Depending on how you interact with our website, this information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing or billing address
- Donation or transaction information
- Event or program registration information
- Any other information you choose to provide
We may also automatically collect limited technical information when you visit our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages visited, and general website usage information.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your questions and requests
- Process donations and other transactions
- Register you for events or programs
- Provide information about our services and activities
- Send community announcements and updates when you have requested or permitted them
- Improve our website and services
- Maintain website security
- Understand website usage and improve the visitor experience
- Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
We will use your information only for legitimate purposes related to our activities and services.
3. Donations and Payment Information
If you donate through our website, your payment may be processed by a third-party payment service.
Al Barkahd Islamic Center does not need to receive or store your full credit card or debit card number on its website. Payment information may be collected and processed directly by the applicable payment provider according to its own privacy policy and security practices.
We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of the payment provider before completing a transaction.
4. Information Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers when necessary to operate our website and provide services to you. These providers may assist with:
- Payment processing
- Website hosting
- Website analytics
- Email communications
- Event registration
- Website security
- Other services necessary to operate our website
These service providers are expected to use personal information only for the purposes for which it is provided or as permitted by applicable law.
We may also disclose information when required by law, legal process, court order, or government request, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of Al Barkahd Islamic Center, our visitors, or others.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand how visitors use the website, and improve our services.
Cookies may help us:
- Remember certain preferences
- Understand website traffic and usage
- Improve website performance
- Provide essential website functionality
You can change your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.
6. Analytics
We may use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website. These services may collect information such as pages viewed, approximate location, device information, browser type, and general usage patterns.
This information helps us understand website performance and improve our content and services.
7. Communications
If you provide your email address or phone number, we may use it to respond to your inquiries or provide information related to programs, events, prayer schedules, community activities, or other communications you have requested.
If you receive promotional or optional communications from us, you may request to stop receiving them by contacting us or using the unsubscribe option included in the communication, where available.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, social media platforms, or other resources.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing them with personal information.
9. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
However, no method of transmitting or storing information online can be guaranteed to be completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of information transmitted to or through our website.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website is intended for a general audience. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in a manner prohibited by applicable law.
If a parent or guardian believes that a child has provided personal information to us without appropriate consent, please contact us so that we can review and take appropriate action.
11. Your Privacy Choices
Depending on applicable law, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of certain personal information
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Opt out of certain communications
To make a privacy-related request, please contact us using the information provided below.
We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
12. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining records, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.
The length of time information is retained may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, services, legal requirements, or privacy practices.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us.
Al Barkahd Islamic Center
206 Sykes Rd
New Castle, DE 19720
United States
Phone: 302-345-0852
Email:
We will do our best to respond to privacy-related inquiries in a timely manner.