Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
Umma Foundation Inc. (“UMMA Foundation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at ummafoundation.org, use our mobile application, or interact with our services.
By accessing or using our services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
- Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you make a donation or create an account.
- Payment information (credit card, bank account) processed securely through our third-party payment processors. We do not store full payment details on our servers.
- Communications you send to us, including emails, form submissions, and feedback.
- Volunteer and partner application information.
Information Collected Automatically
- Device information: browser type, operating system, device identifiers.
- Usage data: pages visited, time on site, referral source, click patterns.
- IP address and approximate geographic location.
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy for details).
How We Use Your Information
- Process and acknowledge your donations, including issuing tax receipts.
- Send you updates about our programs, campaigns, and impact (you can unsubscribe at any time).
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience through analytics.
- Comply with legal obligations, including IRS reporting requirements for charitable contributions.
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized access.
Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze site traffic, and serve relevant content. Essential cookies are required for the site to function. Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4) help us understand how visitors use our site. Advertising cookies (Meta Pixel) help us reach potential supporters.
You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.
Third-Party Services
We share information with trusted third parties only as necessary to operate our services:
- Payment processors (Stripe) to securely process donations.
- Email services to send donation receipts and program updates.
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics) to understand site usage.
- Advertising platforms (Meta) to reach potential donors.
- Cloud hosting (Vercel, Supabase) to operate our website and database.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their marketing purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal retention requirements.
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time using the link in any email.
- Data portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@ummafoundation.org.
Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including SSL/TLS encryption, secure payment processing, access controls, and regular security reviews. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
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 we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be indicated by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at: