Privacy Policy

**Last updated:** 2026-03-04

Mussalla Ibrahim ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of our community members and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with Quebec's *Act respecting the protection of personal information in the private sector* (Law 25 / Bill 64), the *Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act* (PIPEDA), and applicable provincial legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following personal information:

Identity information: Name, email address, phone number

Donation information: Donation amounts, payment method details (processed securely via Stripe — we do not store credit card numbers)

Account information: Email, password (hashed), authentication provider details

Event registration: Name, contact details, attendance records

Communication preferences: Language preference, notification settings

Technical data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies and analytics)

2. Purpose of Collection

We collect personal information for the following purposes:

Processing donations and issuing tax receipts

Managing event registrations and volunteer coordination

Communicating announcements, prayer times, and community updates

Providing and improving our website and services

Complying with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Consent

By using our website and services, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting our Privacy Officer.

Under Quebec's Law 25, we obtain your express consent before collecting sensitive personal information. For non-sensitive information, implied consent may apply based on the context of the interaction.

4. Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses essential cookies for authentication and session management. We may use analytics cookies to understand how our site is used. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

5. Third-Party Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share data with:

Stripe: For secure payment processing (subject to [Stripe's Privacy Policy](https://stripe.com/privacy))

Google: If you use Google Sign-In (subject to [Google's Privacy Policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy))

Legal authorities: When required by law or court order

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Donation records are retained for the period required by the *Canada Revenue Agency* for charitable receipts (typically 7 years).

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encryption of data in transit (TLS/SSL), secure password hashing, and access controls.

8. Your Rights

Under Quebec and Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

Access your personal information held by us

Rectify inaccurate or incomplete information

Withdraw your consent to data processing

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)

File a complaint with the *Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec* (CAI)

9. Privacy Officer

For questions, access requests, or complaints regarding your personal information, please contact:

Privacy Officer

Mussalla Ibrahim

Email: privacy@mussallaibrahim.org

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.