Policies
Privacy Policy
Commitment to privacy
At the Downtown Islamic Center (DIC), we recognize the importance of privacy and are committed to protecting the confidentiality of the personal information of our members, donors, volunteers and other stakeholders. This policy outlines how we collect, use and safeguard that information.
Collection of personal information
The types of personal information DIC typically collects include:
- Name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Email address
- Donation amount
- Banking or credit card information
This information may be gathered through newsletter subscriptions, event registrations, volunteer applications, facility use and rental forms, donations, and other interactions with our center.
Use of personal information
Personal information may be provided to DIC via correspondence, online donations, pledge cards, event or meeting registrations, or other forms of communication. We use this information to:
- Process and receipt donations
- Distribute donations to other registered charities
- Acknowledge contributions
- Register participation in events, classes or conferences, and send confirmations and reminders about them
- Respond to requests for information
Disclosure of personal information
DIC holds personal information in strict confidence and will not share it with third parties unless:
- The individual has provided explicit consent to share the information.
- Sharing the information is necessary for processing transactions, such as credit card payments.
- We are legally required to do so.
Protection of personal information
We employ appropriate measures to ensure the security of personal information and protect it from unauthorized access or misuse. Our staff are trained in handling personal data securely and respectfully.
Changes to the privacy policy
This privacy policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices. The latest version will always be posted on our website.
Contact us
If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us at contact@dicchicago.org. We are committed to addressing any inquiries or issues regarding your privacy.
By using our services or interacting with the Downtown Islamic Center in ways that involve sharing personal information, you agree to the terms of this privacy policy.