Privacy Policy
Essex Muslim Centre
93 Eglinton Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 6YL
Email: admin@essexmuslimcentre.org
Last updated: 15 October 2025
1. Overview
This privacy policy outlines how Essex Muslim Centre (EMC) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you interact with our website or services.
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect personal information when you:
- Make a donation
- Register for events, courses, or services
- Sign up as a fundraiser or volunteer
- Subscribe to our updates or newsletters
- Make an enquiry or contact us
- Apply for employment or submit a form
3. How We Use Your Information
Your data helps us to:
- Process donations and service registrations
- Communicate with you (if you have consented)
- Improve our services and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not share your personal information with third parties unless required by law.
4. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience. Upon visiting the site, you will be asked to consent to our cookie use. You can update your preferences at any time via the “Manage Cookie Preferences” link on the site.
5. Data Shared with Website Provider
Our website provider may access your data solely to help us:
- Deliver and maintain the website
- Analyse usage for service improvement
- Conduct demographic or behavioural analysis
This access will:
- Be limited to necessary purposes only
- Not involve third-party sharing or transfers outside the EEA
- Be retained for a maximum of 7 years
6. Marketing Preferences
If you opt-in to receive updates, you may opt out at any time by contacting us. You control how and when we contact you.
7. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request a copy of your personal data
- Correct or delete inaccurate data
- Withdraw consent or object to contact
We will respect these rights unless retention is required by law (e.g. accounting rules).
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or requests regarding your personal data:
Email: admin@essexmuslimcentre.org
Post: Essex Muslim Centre, 93 Iglinton Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 6YL
If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk.
