1. Introduction
Uruguay Islamic Center (UIC) ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website uichalal.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Contact us through our contact form
- Submit appeals or complaints
- Request information about our services
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
This information may include your name, email address, phone number, company name, and any other information you choose to provide.
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages you visit and time spent on pages
- Referring website addresses
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service
- Process and manage appeals and complaints
- Improve our website and services
- Send you administrative information and updates
- Comply with legal obligations
- Analyze website usage and trends (with your consent)
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
4.1 What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
4.2 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These are only set with your consent.
- Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings.
4.3 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. This service uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by rejecting cookies in our cookie consent banner.
4.4 Managing Cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Settings" button in our cookie consent banner
- Adjusting your browser settings to refuse cookies
- Using browser extensions that block cookies
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
- When required by law or to protect our rights
- In connection with a business transfer or merger
- With your explicit consent
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
- Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
- Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
10. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Last Updated: January 20, 2025