Privacy Policy
1. Information We Collect
A. Personal Information (Provided by You)
We collect only what is necessary to serve you:
- Full name
- Email address
- City or country (optional)
- Content or articles you submit (guest posts)
We collect this information when you subscribe, submit a guest post, or contact us by form, email, or WhatsApp.
B. Non-Personal Information (Automatically Collected)
We automatically collect technical data to improve the site:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device and operating system
- Referring pages, pages viewed, and session duration
2. How We Use Your Information
We use personal and non-personal data only for clear, limited purposes:
- Respond to your messages and submissions
- Send newsletters and content updates (only with your consent)
- Moderate guest posts to ensure authenticity and safety
- Improve site performance, readability, and security
- Prevent misuse and protect our community
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data to third-party advertisers.
3. Sharing & Disclosure
We keep your data confidential. Your information will only be shared when necessary:
- With service providers essential to operate the website (e.g., email delivery, hosting)
- When required by law or a valid legal process
- If you choose to publish a guest post, your author name and content may appear publicly
We do not provide personal data to advertising networks or marketing brokers.
4. Data Protection & Security
We apply standard technical and organizational measures to protect data:
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Secure hosting and firewall protection
- Limited staff access and password-protected systems
- Regular monitoring and software updates
While we strive to protect your data, no internet-based system is 100% secure. We act with diligence and dua (prayer) for safety.
5. Email Subscriptions & Communication
If you subscribe, you will receive relevant Islamic content such as new articles, duas, or reflections. Each email contains an easy unsubscribe link. We never send spam or unrelated commercial offers.
6. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to improve site performance and analytics. Cookies may:
- Remember preferences
- Analyze user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Improve page speed and functionality
You may disable cookies in your browser; however, some features may not function correctly if cookies are disabled.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our site is aimed at adults and mature youth interested in Islamic learning. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we discover such data, we will promptly delete it.
8. Third-Party Links
We may link to external Islamic blogs, scholarly resources, or videos for educational purposes. We are not responsible for external sites’ content or privacy practices. Please read their privacy policies before sharing personal information.
9. Data Retention & Deletion
We retain data only as long as needed:
- Newsletter records remain until you unsubscribe
- Guest-post author data stays while the article is published
- Other personal data is retained only as necessary for the purpose collected
You may request full deletion of your personal data at any time (see contact details below).
10. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or updates
- Withdraw consent to receive emails
- Request deletion of your personal data
To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@darood-sharif.com
11. Islamic Responsibility & Moral Ethics
We are guided by Qur’anic principles such as:
“Do not spy or backbite each other…” Surah Al-Hujurat (49:12)
Your privacy is treated with the same respect and amanah that Islam demands.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this policy for legal, technical, or operational reasons. The latest version will always show the current Effective Date at the top of this page.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions, requests, or concerns about this policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@darood-sharif.com
- Website: https://darood-sharif.com
- WhatsApp: Available for verified inquiries (link/number may be displayed on site contact page)
14. Why Authenticity Matters
Darood Sharif Islamic Knowledge Centre is committed to authenticity in Islamic content. Every dua and article is reviewed against reliable sources such as the Qur’an, Sahih Hadith collections, and classical tafsir (e.g., Ibn Kathir).
We aim to serve the Ummah with sincerity (ikhlas) and scholarly integrity.