Privacy Policy — Ummatic Services & Equity Foundation (USEF)

Effective Date: 11/21/2025

Ummatic Services & Equity Foundation (“USEF,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled with care, transparency, and respect. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website, register for our programs, donate, volunteer, or interact with our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Fill out an application or contact form

  • Sign up for membership or volunteer opportunities

  • Donate or purchase merchandise

  • Subscribe to our newsletter

  • Participate in an event or program

This information may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Age and family information (when relevant to programs)

  • Employment or financial information (for assistance programs)

  • Donation history

  • IP address and browser data (for site security & analytics)

We only collect information that is necessary to provide our services effectively.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Process applications for support, housing, zakat, or services

  • Manage donations, memberships, and volunteer programs

  • Communicate important updates and program details

  • Improve our services and website experience

  • Maintain records for legal and financial compliance

  • Generate internal reports (non-identifying when shared publicly)

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.

3. Data Protection & Security

USEF takes reasonable and appropriate measures to protect your data, including:

  • Secure storage and password-protected systems

  • Restricted access to sensitive data

  • Responsible handling by authorized staff and leadership only

  • Secure forms and encryption where applicable

While no online system is completely risk-free, we make every effort to safeguard your information.

4. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party tools (such as payment processors, form services, email platforms, or data management systems) to operate our programs. These platforms are required to protect your information and may have their own privacy policies.

Examples may include:

  • Donation/payment processors

  • Volunteer management systems

  • Email communication platforms

  • Web analytics services

We recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies as well.

5. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our site and how we can improve the experience. These tools do not collect personal identity unless you provide it through a form.

You may disable cookies in your web browser at any time.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information

  • Request corrections or updates

  • Request removal from our database

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time

To make a request, please contact us at the email below.

7. Children & Minors

Some programs may involve youth participation with the consent of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children without appropriate supervision and consent.

8. Policy Updates

USEF may update this Privacy Policy as needed. All updates will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date.

9. Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your information, please contact:

Ummatic Services & Equity Foundation (USEF)
Email: info@usef.us
Mailing Address: Request Below
Phone: Request Below