Introduction
Basmet Dawah ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you use our platform at basmetdawah.org.
Information we collect
We collect information that you provide directly to us:
- Account information: your name, email address, and password, or your Google account details if you sign in with Google.
- Account preferences: your preferred language and account type (new Muslim or mentor).
- Learning data: your progress through paths and lessons, your knowledge check results, and the lessons you have saved.
- Starting point answers: your answers to the starting point questions. If you are signed in, these are stored with your account. If you are not signed in, they are stored in your browser.
- Communications: messages you send through the contact form or the Talk to a mentor feature.
How we use your information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the platform and your learning experience.
- Track your progress through paths, lessons, and knowledge checks.
- Recommend a stage and a path based on your starting point answers.
- Match you with a mentor if you request one.
- Send you important updates about your account or changes to our services.
Information sharing
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your name and email with your assigned mentor if you request one. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the platform. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
Cookies and browser storage
We use essential cookies to keep you signed in and remember your preferences. If you are not signed in, we also use your browser's local storage to save your starting point answers so you do not have to repeat them. We use Google Analytics cookies to understand usage patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect your ability to use certain features.
Data security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encrypting passwords and using secure HTTPS connections. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children's privacy
Basmet Dawah is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
Your rights
You have the right to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings.
- Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
- Delete your account by contacting us at the email below.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.