Privacy Policy
Effective date: June 4, 2026 Last updated: June 4, 2026
Introduction
Darul Iftaa Canada ("we," "us," "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the rights you have under Canadian privacy law — including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and any applicable provincial legislation.
By using our website, submitting a question, subscribing to our newsletter, or otherwise interacting with us, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Information we collect
We only collect information that is reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes set out below. The categories of information we collect include:
Information you provide directly. When you submit a question, contact us, donate, or subscribe to our newsletter, you may give us your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, location, and the contents of your message or question. Submitting this information is voluntary.
Information collected automatically. When you visit our website, we automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and the dates and times of access. This information is collected through standard server logs and analytics tools.
Information from cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
To respond to questions submitted to our scholarly panel and to deliver the resulting answers. To send the newsletter or other communications you have subscribed to. To process and acknowledge donations. To operate, maintain, and improve our website and services. To understand how visitors use the site so we can make it more useful. To detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, security incidents, or technical issues. To comply with applicable legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
Cookies and analytics
Our website uses cookies and analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our content. These tools may collect information such as pages viewed, time spent on the site, and general geographic location (derived from IP address). We use this information in aggregate form and do not attempt to identify individual visitors through analytics.
You can disable cookies in your browser at any time. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site but will not prevent you from accessing our content.
Sharing your information
We share personal information only in the limited circumstances described below:
Service providers. We use trusted third-party providers to host our website, send email, process donations, and perform analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to handle your information in accordance with this policy and applicable law.
Legal requirements. We may disclose information when required by law, in response to valid legal process, or to protect the rights, safety, and property of Darul Iftaa Canada, our scholars, or our community.
With your consent. In any other case where we share your information, we will obtain your consent first.
We never share question submissions outside the scholarly panel without your explicit permission. If a question is published as part of our public fatwa archive, all personally identifying details are removed unless you have specifically authorized their inclusion.
Data retention
We retain personal information only for as long as it is necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, or to resolve disputes. When information is no longer needed, we either delete it or anonymize it in a way that prevents future identification.
Question submissions and their answers are retained as part of our scholarly archive. If you would like a submission removed from internal records, please contact us using the information at the end of this policy.
Your rights
Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you. Request that we correct information that is inaccurate or incomplete. Withdraw your consent at any time (this may affect our ability to provide certain services). Request that we delete personal information that is no longer needed. File a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe we have not handled your information appropriately.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details at the end of this policy. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Children's privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 without verifiable parental consent. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.
Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include encrypted transmission, access controls, and regular reviews of our practices. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, however, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
International data transfers
Some of our service providers may store or process data outside of Canada. When this occurs, your information remains subject to this Privacy Policy and to the laws of the jurisdiction in which the data is held. We take steps to ensure that any cross-border transfer of personal information is protected by appropriate safeguards.
Links to other websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party site you visit.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or through a notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, would like to exercise your privacy rights, or have a concern about how we handle your personal information, please contact: info@aliftaa.com
We will respond to your enquiry as promptly as possible, and in any case within 30 days of receipt.
