Universal Islamic Academy (UIA) Privacy Policy

This policy outlines Universal Islamic Academy's (UIA) commitment to protecting the privacy and security of all personal data collected and processed, in compliance with relevant international and regional data protection laws, such as GDPR and CCPA. This policy is an integral part of fulfilling our amanah (trust) to safeguard the information of our students, parents, and staff.

1. Information We Collect

When you register for an account, enroll in a course, or communicate with Universal Islamic Academy (UIA), we may collect personal information, including your name, email address, phone number, and billing information.

• We will only collect and store data that is necessary for educational purposes, and no more.

• This policy covers data collected in both digital and physical formats.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to provide educational services, process transactions, manage your family portal, and send important administrative updates, such as class schedules, teacher attendance alerts, and meeting links.

• We will process personal data lawfully and transparently.

• Data will only be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes, such as student enrollment, educational delivery, and communication.

3. SMS Consent and Phone Number Protection (CRITICAL)

Mobile information will not be shared, sold, or conveyed to third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All user opt-in data and consent for SMS text messaging is strictly confidential and will not be shared with any third parties under any circumstances.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

• We will implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure the security, confidentiality, and integrity of personal data.

• All student data (physical or digital) must be stored securely, using methods such as locked cabinets and password-protected, encrypted digital files.

• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized school personnel with a legitimate educational interest.

• When using third-party services or apps, UIA will ensure that they are compliant with relevant data protection laws and have robust data security measures in place.

5. Rights of Data Subjects

As part of our commitment to your privacy, UIA recognizes the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right to Access: Students and parents have the right to inspect and review their education records.

• Right to Rectification: Individuals have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data. We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that personal data is accurate and up to date.

• Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, individuals have the right to request the deletion of their personal data. Data will be stored only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

• Consent: Data will be processed with explicit consent from the data subject. For minors, verifiable parental consent will be obtained in accordance with laws like COPPA.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via our support desk on the UIA website.