GDPR & Privacy Notice

Darul Uloom Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly, securely, and in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.

1. Who We Are

Darul Uloom Foundation is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting education, community welfare, humanitarian relief, and charitable projects both within the United Kingdom and internationally. We are committed to safeguarding the personal information of our donors, volunteers, beneficiaries, supporters, and website visitors.

2. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

• Full name and contact information
• Email address and telephone number
• Postal address
• Donation and Gift Aid information
• Volunteer and event registration details
• Communication preferences
• Website usage and analytics information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Process donations and issue receipts
• Manage fundraising campaigns and charitable activities
• Respond to enquiries and support requests
• Administer volunteer programmes and events
• Maintain accurate financial and charity records
• Improve our website and communication channels
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so, including consent, legitimate interests, contractual necessity, and compliance with legal obligations applicable to charitable organisations.

5. Sharing Your Information

We never sell personal data. Information may only be shared with:

• Trusted payment processing providers
• Professional advisers and auditors
• Government or regulatory authorities where legally required
• Technology providers supporting our charitable operations

6. Data Retention

Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. Information that is no longer required is securely deleted or anonymised.

7. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of personal data where appropriate
• Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request data portability where applicable

Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Notice, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or require further information about how your information is used, please contact Darul Uloom Foundation using the contact details available on our website.