Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

The North America Imam Al-Shatibi Qur’an Competition ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your information when you use our websites (imamshatibi.org and register.imamshatibi.org) and related services (collectively, the "Services").

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when registering for the competition or communicating with us. This may include:

• Personal Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, and city/state/country.
• Contact Information: Email address and phone number.
• Registration Information: Government-issued ID (such as a passport or driver’s license) and a personal photo for identity verification.
• Family & Teacher Information: Parent/guardian and teacher names and contact details when applicable.
• Media: Photos or video recordings used for verification, livestreams, or official competition content.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and basic usage data collected automatically.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To process and manage competition registrations.
• To verify eligibility and participant identity.
• To communicate competition schedules, updates, and results.
• To publish winner announcements (name, city, and photo).
• To coordinate Umrah travel for eligible winners.
• To maintain the security and integrity of our Services.
• To comply with legal and regulatory obligations.

4. Text Messaging (SMS)

If you explicitly opt in, we may send you informational SMS messages related to the Imam Al-Shatibi Qur’an Competition, including schedules, reminders, venue details, and event logistics.

Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply.

You may opt out at any time by replying STOP. For assistance, reply HELP. After opting out, you will no longer receive SMS messages unless you opt back in.

Phone numbers collected for SMS communication are used solely for competition-related messaging and are not shared with third parties for marketing or promotional purposes.

We do not sell, rent, or share phone numbers with third parties for their own marketing purposes.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• With judges and administrators for competition operations.
• Publicly for winner announcements.
• With authorized travel providers for Umrah arrangements.
• With trusted service providers acting on our behalf.
• When required by law or legal process.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

7. Children’s Privacy

Participants under 18 must be registered by a parent or legal guardian, who provides consent for the collection and use of the child’s information solely for competition participation.

8. Your Rights and Choices

You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us using the details below.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at contact@imamshatibi.org .