Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Last Updated: February 18, 2026
1. Introduction
Madina Islamic Center ("MIC Utah," "we," "us," or "our"), located at 1773 W North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84116, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (micutah.org), subscribe to our SMS messaging service, or interact with us in any way.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you voluntarily provide it.
- SMS Subscription Information: Phone number and opt-in consent when you subscribe to our text messaging service.
- Donation Information: Payment details when you make a donation (processed securely through third-party payment processors).
- Website Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data including pages visited, time spent, and general location (city/country level only).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send prayer time reminders, community announcements, and event notifications via SMS (if you have opted in)
- Process donations and send tax receipts
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Improve our website and services
- Send occasional email updates about community events (if you have subscribed)
4. SMS Messaging Privacy
When you opt in to receive SMS messages from MIC Utah:
- Your phone number is used solely to send you community updates, prayer times, event reminders, and important announcements.
- We do not sell, rent, or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes.
- Your phone number will not be shared with any external organizations or used for any purpose other than MIC Utah communications.
- Message frequency varies based on community events and announcements (typically 2-8 messages per week).
- Message and data rates may apply depending on your mobile carrier plan.
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing donations, or sending communications (e.g., payment processors, SMS service providers). These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Opt out of SMS messages: Reply STOP to any text message
- Get help: Reply HELP to any text message for assistance
- Access your information: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Update your information: Contact us to correct any inaccurate information
- Delete your information: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
Madina Islamic Center (MIC Utah)
1773 W North Temple
Salt Lake City, UT 84116