Effective Date: May 3, 2025

Welcome to Al Balagh Quran Academy. Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in compliance with data protection laws including the Information Technology Act, 2000 (India), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) (USA).

1. Who We Are

Al Balagh Quran Academy
Run by: BASTA
Address: Barhas, P.O. Magnavita, P.S. Karandighi,
Dist. Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India. PIN: 733201
Phone: +91-9775701976
Email: contact@albalaghquranacademy.com
Websites: https://albalaghquranacademy.com      and
https://sites.google.com/view/albalaghquranacademy/home 

1. What Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Identity Data: Full name, gender, date of birth, nationality
• Contact Data: Address, email, phone number
• Student Information: Age, language preferences, level of Quranic education
• Payment Information: Transaction data (via third-party processors such as Razorpay/Stripe)
• ID Proof (for offline students in India only)
• Login Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, device information
• Cookies and Usage Data: See section 10

We do not collect sensitive health data or government-issued ID for online students.

1. Lawful Basis for Data Processing (GDPR)

We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:

• Consent: You have given clear consent to process your data
• Contractual necessity: Data is necessary to fulfill our services
• Legal obligation: To comply with applicable laws
• Legitimate interest: For security, analytics, and service improvement

1. How We Use Your Data

We use your data to:

• Register and manage student accounts
• Deliver online/offline Quran classes
• Communicate with students or parents
• Process and confirm payments
• Send updates and administrative messages
• Monitor platform performance and prevent fraud

1. Data Retention Policy

We retain personal data for as long as necessary:

• To fulfill the educational services
• To comply with tax and accounting obligations
• To maintain student academic records
• You may request data deletion, subject to applicable legal obligations

1. Children’s Privacy (COPPA & GDPR)

We teach children as young as 4 years. As such:

• Parental/guardian consent is mandatory before collecting or processing data for users under:
  • 13 years of age (USA – COPPA)
  • 16 years of age (EU – GDPR)
  • 18 years of age (India)

We do not knowingly collect information from children without appropriate parental/guardian consent.

1. Data Sharing & Disclosure

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

Data may be shared only with:

• Payment processors (e.g., Razorpay, Stripe, PayPal)
• Teachers and staff under strict confidentiality
• Government or legal authorities if required by law

1. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside India, your information may be transferred and processed in India where our servers and operations are based. We ensure adequate safeguards in line with GDPR and international standards.

1. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (EU, USA, India), you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct or update data
• Request data deletion
• Object to or restrict processing
• Withdraw consent
• Lodge a complaint with your regional authority
  • EU: https://edpb.europa.eu
  • India: Grievance Officer (see Contact section)
  • USA: https://www.ftc.gov/

To exercise these rights, please email contact@albalaghquranacademy.com.

1. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Track user sessions and preferences
• Monitor analytics for service improvements
• Enable certain website functionalities

You can manage cookie settings through your browser. Continued use of our site implies consent to cookie use.

1. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your data:

• SSL encryption
• Secure server storage
• Access controls and staff confidentiality agreements
• Regular backups and monitoring

1. Payment Processing

We use secure third-party payment gateways like Razorpay to process payments. We do not store your payment card details. Their privacy policies apply:

• Razorpay: https://razorpay.com/privacy/ 
• Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy

1. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of these changes.

1. Contact Us

For any privacy-related queries, please contact:

Grievance Officer
Ataullah Azhari
Al Balagh Quran Academy
Barhas, P.O. Magnavita, P.S. Karandighi,
Dist. Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal, India. PIN: 733201
Phone: +91-9775701976
Email: contact@albalaghquranacademy.com