The Islamic Center of Baton Rouge (“ICBR,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website https://icbrsite.org/ (the “Site”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our community members, visitors, and donors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, register for programs, fill out forms, or make a donation.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Information We Collect
We collect information about you in a variety of ways when you interact with our Site:
- Personal Data You Provide to Us
We collect personally identifiable information that you voluntarily submit to us when you register for programs, subscribe to newsletters, request services, or submit inquiries. This may include:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and physical mailing address.
- Program & Form Details: Information submitted via electronic or downloadable forms (such as Membership Forms, Nikah Service Forms, Financial Aid Applications, Rental Equipment Requests, and Volunteer Sign-ups).
- Payment and Donation Data: When you make a donation or pay for a service, we collect data necessary to process your payment. Please note: We do not store financial card numbers on our servers. All payments are processed securely through our third-party payment processors.
- Automatically Collected Data
When you access the Site, our servers may automatically log standard technical data, including:
- Your IP address, browser type, and operating system.
- The pages you view, the time and date of your visit, and the website that referred you to us.
- Mobile device information if you access the Site via a mobile device.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to optimize website functionality, remember your preferences, and analyze traffic patterns. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser settings, though doing so may affect your ability to use certain features of the Site.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for purposes rooted in serving our community, which include:
- Service Delivery: To process your membership applications, manage Nikah or funeral arrangements, evaluate financial aid requests, and coordinate volunteer or committee schedules.
- Communication: To send you community announcements, regular newsletters, prayer schedule updates, and details regarding upcoming events or fundraisers.
- Donation Processing: To securely process, track, and acknowledge tax-deductible contributions and donations.
- Site Improvement: To monitor, analyze, and maintain the performance, security, and user experience of our website.
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing non-profit and religious organizations.
- Sharing and Disclosure of Your Information
We respect your privacy and do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only under the following limited circumstances:
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share data with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting companies, email marketing platforms (e.g., newsletter distribution), and secure payment processors. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and only use it to provide services to us.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental authority, or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to protect the safety, rights, or property of ICBR, our community members, or the public.
- With Your Consent: We may share personal information for other specific purposes if you give us explicit permission to do so.
- Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission over the internet or method of digital storage can be guaranteed 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
- Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or external services (such as community calendars or educational partner links like the Brighter Horizon Islamic School). This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by icbrsite.org. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of external websites, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
- Children’s Privacy
Our community offers programs dedicated to children, such as the Sunday School Children’s Program and Quran Classes. We are committed to protecting the privacy of minors. Any personal data regarding children collected via our registration forms must be provided directly by a parent or legal guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data directly from children under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent.
- Your Choices and Rights
You have choices regarding how your personal information is handled:
- Opt-Out of Communications: You can unsubscribe from our email newsletters or updates at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting us directly.
- Access and Updates: You may contact us to review, update, correct, or request the deletion of the personal information you have provided to us.
- Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect updates in our organizational practices, website features, or legal requirements. When changes are made, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data management practices, please reach out to us at:
The Islamic Center of Baton Rouge 285 East Airport Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Phone: (225) 924-0070
Email: icbrsocial@gmail.com