Privacy Policy

Anwar Ul Quran Academy ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

• Name, email address, phone number, and date of birth
• Account credentials (username and hashed password)
• Country, timezone, and language preferences
• Learning goals and course preferences
• Communications with us (contact form messages, support requests)
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment processor — we do not store card details)

Information Collected Automatically

• IP address, browser type, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent, and actions taken on our website
• Session data and cookies (see our Cookie Policy below)
• Referring URLs and search terms

2. How We Use Your Information

• To create and manage your account and learning profile
• To schedule and conduct live online classes via Google Meet
• To send class reminders, progress reports, and important updates
• To process payments and manage subscriptions
• To improve our website, courses, and teaching services
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To comply with legal obligations
• To send occasional educational newsletters (you can unsubscribe at any time)

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Teachers: Your name, learning level, and scheduling preferences are shared with your assigned teacher to facilitate classes.
• Service Providers: We use trusted third-party services (e.g., Google Meet for classes, payment processors, email providers) that process data only on our behalf.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights and the safety of our students.

4. Google Meet & Classes

Our classes are conducted via Google Meet. By participating in classes, you are also subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We recommend reviewing Google's Privacy Policy. Sessions may be recorded by teachers for quality and review purposes — you will be notified before recording begins.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data in transit
• Secure password hashing (bcrypt)
• CSRF protection on all forms
• SQL injection prevention via prepared statements
• Regular security reviews and updates

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain your session and optional analytics cookies to improve our service. You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Children's Privacy

Our service is used by students of all ages, including children under 13. For minor students, we require parental consent during registration. Parents/guardians have the right to review, update, or delete their child's information at any time by contacting us.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account and data
• Object to or restrict processing of your data
• Data portability (receive a copy of your data)
• Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@anwarulquran.com

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request account deletion at any time. Certain records may be retained for legal or accounting purposes for up to 7 years.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of significant changes via email. Continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights: