GDPR Compliance Notice
Ilford Islamic Centre (IIC)
Effective Date: [07/07/2025]
Introduction
At Ilford Islamic Centre (IIC), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal information. This notice outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
We value your trust and are fully committed to transparency and accountability when handling your personal data.
What Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal information:
• Identity Data: Full name, date of birth, nationality, place of birth
• Contact Information: Phone number, address, email
• Documentary Evidence: Photocopies of passports or legal ID
• Religious Information: Information required for Islamic services (e.g., Nikah registration)
• Communication Records: Emails, correspondence or inquiries
Why We Collect Your Data
Your personal data is collected and processed for specific, legitimate purposes, such as:
• Processing applications for Nikah, funeral, or other religious services
• Scheduling meetings with our Imams or administrative team
• Verifying your identity in accordance with legal and religious obligations
• Managing bookings for ceremonies or community events
• Fulfilling any legal or regulatory requirements
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your data on one or more of the following legal bases:
• Consent – You have given clear permission for us to process your data for a specific purpose.
• Contract – The processing is necessary for a contract (e.g., service request).
• Legal Obligation – We are legally required to process the data.
• Legitimate Interests – The data is necessary for our legitimate Islamic and administrative operations.
How Your Data Is Stored and Protected
We ensure your personal data is stored securely by implementing:
• Secure digital and physical storage systems
• Access restrictions limited to authorized personnel only
• Regular data audits and encryption protocols
Data is not kept longer than necessary and is safely deleted or archived according to our retention policy.
Data Sharing
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
In certain cases, your data may be shared with:
• Legal authorities (only if required by law)
• Regulatory bodies for compliance
• Trusted service providers who act on our behalf (e.g., payment processors or IT support)
All third parties are bound by confidentiality and data protection agreements.
Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the following rights under the UK GDPR:
• Right to Access – Request a copy of your personal data.
• Right to Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Right to Erasure – Ask us to delete your data when no longer needed.
• Right to Restrict Processing – Request to limit how we use your data.
• Right to Data Portability – Obtain a copy in a structured format.
• Right to Object – Object to processing for specific purposes.
• Right to Withdraw Consent – Where consent was the basis for processing.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below.
Contact Us
For all GDPR-related inquiries, data access requests, or concerns, please contact:
Email: info@ilfordmosque.com
Phone: 020 8553 5739
Address: Ilford Islamic Centre, 50–58 Albert Road, Ilford, Essex, IG1 1HW
Updates to This Notice
This policy may be updated periodically. Please check this page regularly to ensure you remain informed about how we protect your data.