Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 12, 2026

The Shield of Faith Islamic Center of Eastside Detroit (the "Organization") is committed to protecting the privacy of all visitors and community members. This Privacy Policy outlines how personal information is collected, used, maintained, and disclosed when visitors access the website at https://dvander85.wixsite.com/shieldoffaithislam.

In accordance with Islamic principles, personal data is treated as an Amanah (a sacred trust). The Organization strives to handle all information with transparency, integrity, and robust security.

1. Information Collection

The Organization may collect personal identification information from users in various ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit the site, register on the site, subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form, make a donation, or register for community programs such as The Sanctuary Kitchen and Workforce Initiative.

Types of Data Collected:

• Personal Information: Names, email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers, and payment details (processed securely via third-party gateways) when voluntarily submitted by users.

• Non-Personal Information: Browser names, types of computers, technical information about users' means of connection to the site (such as operating systems and Internet service providers utilized), and other similar demographic or analytical data.

2. How Collected Information is Used

The Organization collects and uses personal information for the following purposes:

• To Process Donations: Information provided when making a contribution (Zakat, Sadaqah, or general support) is used solely to provide service to that order. This information is not shared with outside parties except to the extent necessary to provide the service (e.g., payment processing).

• To Coordinate Volunteer and Workforce Initiatives: Data is utilized to organize scheduling, communicate event details, and manage community outreach programs.

• To Improve the Website: User feedback is utilized to improve services and resources.

• To Send Periodic Emails: Email addresses provided for processing requests or donations will be used to send relevant information and updates pertaining to the specific transaction or inquiry. If a user decides to opt-in to a mailing list, they will receive emails that may include organizational news, updates, or related community information.

3. Data Protection and Security

Appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices, along with security measures, are adopted to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of personal information, transaction information, and data stored on the website.

4. Sharing Personal Information

The Organization does not sell, trade, or rent users' personal identification information to others. Generic aggregated demographic information not linked to any personal identification information may be shared with trusted affiliates and supporting partners for the purposes outlined above.

Third-party service providers may be utilized to help operate the organizational infrastructure or administer activities on behalf of the Organization, such as sending out newsletters or processing financial transactions.

5. Web Browser Cookies

The website, hosted via Wix, may use "cookies" to enhance the user experience. A user's web browser places cookies on their hard drive for record-keeping purposes and sometimes to track information about them. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies or to issue alerts when cookies are being sent. If they do so, note that some parts of the site may not function properly.

6. Third-Party Websites

Users may find content on the website that links to the sites and services of partners, sponsors, or other third parties. The Organization does not control the content or links that appear on these sites and is not responsible for the practices employed by websites linked to or from the website. Browsing and interaction on any other website, including websites which have a link to the Organization's site, is subject to that website's own terms and policies.

7. Children's Privacy

Protecting the privacy of the very young is especially important. For that reason, the Organization never collects or maintains information on the website from those known to be under 13 years of age, and no part of the website is structured to attract anyone under 13.

8. Changes to this Privacy Policy

The Shield of Faith Islamic Center of Eastside Detroit has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When updates occur, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised. Users are encouraged to frequently check this page for any changes to stay informed about how personal information is protected.

9. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or dealings with this site, please contact:

The Shield of Faith Islamic Center of Eastside Detroit

Address: 2249 Danforth St Flat #1

                Hamtramck, MI 48212

Email: 1halalcuisine@gmail.com

Phone: (313)753-7250