Privacy Policy

Rahima Aziz Foundation is committed to protecting the privacy of our visitors, donors, students, families and community members. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard the information you provide when using our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information only when it is voluntarily provided. This may include:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mailing address
• Donation information (processed securely through our third-party payment provider)
• Information submitted through contact forms, program enquiries, or newsletter sign-ups

Information may be collected through:

• Online donation forms
• Contact and program enquiry forms
• Newsletter subscriptions
• Program registration forms
• Event registrations

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information you provide to:

• Process donations and issue tax-deductible donation receipts
• Respond to your inquiries and requests
• Communicate updates about our masjid, educational programs, events and community initiatives
• Register participants for classes, programs and events
• Maintain accurate donor and supporter records
• Improve our website and services

Rahima Aziz Foundation does not sell, rent or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

3. Donation & Payment Security

Online donations are processed through our secure, PCI DSS–compliant third-party payment provider, Stripe. Rahima Aziz Foundation does not store or have direct access to your complete credit card or debit card information.

4. Cookies & Analytics

Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to improve your browsing experience and better understand how visitors use our website.

Cookies may be used to:

• Improve website functionality and performance
• Remember user preferences
• Analyze website traffic and visitor behavior
• Enhance user experience

We may use services such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous website usage data. These tools do not collect payment information or personally identifiable information beyond what you voluntarily provide.

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings, although some features of the website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Services and Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services for donations, email communications or analytics. Rahima Aziz Foundation is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of those third-party providers before sharing personal information.

6. Children's Privacy

We are committed to protecting children's privacy. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental or guardian involvement. If we become aware that such information has been collected unintentionally, we will promptly delete it.

7. Data Protection

We take reasonable administrative, technical and physical measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. While no method of internet transmission is completely secure, we strive to use commercially reasonable safeguards to protect your information.

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements or organizational needs. Any updates will be posted on this page with the revised "Last Updated" date. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact us:

Rahima Aziz Foundation
171 Knox Avenue
West Seneca, NY 14224
United States

Email: info@rahimaaziz.org
Phone: (718) 475-0904