Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Salahadeen Center of Nashville ("SCN," "we," "our," or "us") operates the website at www.scntn.org and the Salahadeen Center mobile application (collectively, the "Services"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• Membership registration: Name, email, phone number, address, family members
• Donations: Name, email, payment information (processed securely by Stripe — we do not store card numbers)
• Volunteer sign-up: Name, email, phone, areas of interest
• Contact forms: Name, email, message content
• Event RSVPs: Name, email, guest count

Information Collected Automatically

• Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen size
• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URL
• IP address: Used for rate limiting and security purposes only

Information We Do NOT Collect

• We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies
• We do not sell or share personal data with advertisers
• We do not collect location data without explicit permission

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process membership registrations and donations
• To send community announcements and event notifications (with your consent)
• To manage volunteer coordination
• To improve our Services and fix technical issues
• To comply with legal obligations

4. Data Storage & Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard practices:

• Database hosted on Microsoft Azure with encryption at rest
• All connections use HTTPS/TLS encryption
• Payment processing handled by Stripe (PCI-DSS compliant)
• Admin access restricted to authorized staff via Microsoft Azure AD authentication
• Regular security audits and access reviews

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services to operate our platform:

• Stripe — payment processing (Stripe Privacy Policy)
• Cloudinary — image hosting and optimization
• Microsoft Azure — database and authentication
• Vercel — website hosting

These services have their own privacy policies and are compliant with industry standards.

6. Push Notifications

If you install our mobile app or enable notifications, you may receive push notifications about:

• Prayer time reminders
• Community event announcements
• Important masjid updates

You can disable push notifications at any time through your device settings. We do not send marketing or promotional notifications.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request a copy of your personal data
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt out of communications at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to provide our Services or as required by law. Membership records are retained while your membership is active. Donation records are retained for tax and legal compliance purposes. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at: