Effective Date: Jan – 2025
Institute Name: Alif Institute of Islamic Education
Website: www.alif-institute.com

Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how Alif Institute collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website, register, or take classes:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, gender, and age.
  
• Parent/Guardian Info: If the student is under 18, parent details may be required.
  
• Payment Details: Limited data required for fee processing (not stored by us if using third-party processors).
  
• Usage Data: Browser type, IP address, time zone, and interaction with the website.
  
• Class Data: Attendance records, test results, and recorded sessions (for internal use only).
  
  

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and manage your Quran classes.
  
• Schedule and reschedule your sessions.
  
• Track learning progress and quiz results.
  
• Send important updates or reminders.
  
• Issue certificates upon course completion.
  
• Improve the quality of teaching and support.
  
  

3. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal data:

• Secure storage and limited internal access.
  
• End-to-end encryption during communication.
  
• Use of secure payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
  
• Regular review of systems to prevent data breaches.
  
  

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information. We only share data in the following cases:

• With trusted teachers or administrators for educational purposes.
  
• With payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to handle transactions.
  
• When legally required (court orders or legal requests).
  
  

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to your stored data.
  
• Ask for correction or deletion of your data.
  
• Withdraw your consent at any time.
  
• Opt out of non-essential communications.
  
  

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 support@alif-institute.com

6. Cookies and Tracking

We may use cookies to:

• Understand how users interact with our site.
  
• Save preferences for future visits.
  
• Analyze traffic and improve user experience.
  

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

7. Children’s Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.
Parents/guardians are encouraged to monitor and guide their children’s use of our services.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. All changes will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out:

📧 Email: support@alif-institute.com
📞 WhatsApp: +1-XXX-XXXXXXX
🌐 Website: www.alif-institute.com