Privacy Policy

Last updated: 21 December 2025

1. Introduction

Islamic Relief QR Books ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you register for our events in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws.

2. Data We Collect

When you register for our events, we collect the following personal data:

  • Name: Your full name for identification purposes
  • Phone Number: To contact you regarding the event
  • Email Address: For event communications and confirmations
  • Age: Optional demographic information
  • Instagram Handle: Optional social media identifier
  • Book Information: The book title and genre you plan to bring
  • Registration Timestamp: When you registered for the event
  • Attendance Data: Whether you attended the event (via QR code scanning)

3. How We Use Your Data

The primary purpose of collecting your personal data is to build an information database that Islamic Relief can use for various charitable activities and organizational purposes. We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • Event registration and attendance management
  • Event capacity planning and organization
  • Contacting you regarding event updates or changes
  • Verifying your attendance at the event through QR code scanning
  • Preventing duplicate registrations for the same event week
  • Building a database of supporters and participants for future charitable activities
  • Communicating with you about future events, programs, and initiatives
  • Sharing information about Islamic Relief's charitable work and opportunities to get involved
  • Fundraising and donation campaigns (where applicable)
  • Volunteer recruitment and engagement
  • Program development and improvement based on participant feedback and engagement
  • Statistical analysis and reporting for organizational purposes

By registering for this event, you are providing your information to Islamic Relief for use in connection with its charitable mission and activities, both now and in the future.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on your explicit consent, which you provide when you check the consent checkbox during registration. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your personal data is stored securely in our database. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law.

6. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of your personal data
  • Right to Restrict Processing: You can request limitation of how we process your data
  • Right to Data Portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: You can object to processing of your personal data
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below.

7. Data Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to third parties. Your data is only accessible to authorized event organizers and administrators for the purposes stated in this policy.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through the event organizers or administrators.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.