Last Updated: [Insert Date]

At EMC Finland, we value your trust and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish law.

1. Who We Are

EMC Finland is an Islamic community in Finland dedicated to education, unity, and cultural exchange. This Privacy Policy applies to our website and all related online services.

2. What Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Contact Information – Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
• Membership Information – Details you provide when registering as a member.
• Donation Information – Payment details (processed securely via third-party providers; we do not store card details).
• Event Participation Data – Information you give us when registering for events.
• Technical Data – IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via cookies and analytics tools).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Communicate with you about events, programs, and updates.
• Process membership applications and renewals.
• Manage event registrations and participation.
• Process donations and send receipts.
• Improve our website and services.
• Comply with legal requirements.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

• Your Consent – e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter.
• Contractual Need – e.g., managing your membership or event participation.
• Legal Obligation – e.g., keeping donation records for tax purposes.
• Legitimate Interest – e.g., improving our community services.

5. How We Protect Your Data

We take security seriously and use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against loss, theft, misuse, and unauthorized access.

6. Sharing Your Data

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data only with:

• Service providers who help us operate our website, process payments, or send communications (under strict confidentiality agreements).
• Authorities, if required by law.

7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of our website may not work properly without them.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.
• Correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your data (in certain cases).
• Restrict or object to how we process your data.
• Request a copy of your data in a portable format.
• Withdraw your consent at any time (for activities based on consent).

To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert Email].

9. Data Retention

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with the updated “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, you can contact us:
📧 Email: [Insert Email]
📞 Phone: [Insert Phone]
📍 Address: [Insert Address]