Last updated: 20 January 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Kilburn Islamic Centre (KIC) collects, uses, stores, and shares personal information when you use our website and services.
Who we are
"KIC", "we", "us" and "our" refers to Kilburn Islamic Centre.
If you have questions, contact us using the details in the Contact us section.
What this covers
This policy applies to personal information we process through:
- Our website and pages that link to this policy
- Contact forms and enquiries
- Donation pages and event sign-ups (where run by us or our providers)
It does not cover third-party websites we link to. Those sites have their own policies.
Information we collect
We only collect what we need, depending on how you interact with the site.
Information you give us
- Contact details: name, email, phone number (if you provide it), message contents
- Enquiries: department or topic you select (if the form includes it)
- Event sign-ups (if used): name, contact details, attendance info
- Donations: we do not store full card details. Payments are processed by our payment provider(s), who will collect the payment information directly.
Information collected automatically
- Basic technical data: IP address, browser/device type, pages visited, approximate location (derived from IP), and site performance data
- Cookies: small files used to make the site work properly and (if enabled) to understand website usage
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Route enquiries to the right team (if you choose a topic or department)
- Run and improve the website (security, performance, analytics)
- Administer events (if applicable)
- Process donations via our payment provider(s)
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights, for example preventing fraud or misuse
Our lawful bases (UK GDPR)
We rely on one or more of the following:
- Legitimate interests: running and improving the website, responding to enquiries, preventing abuse
- Contract: where you request a service from us, for example event registration
- Legal obligation: where we must keep certain records
- Consent: where required, for example non-essential cookies and certain marketing
Sharing your information
We may share personal information with:
- Service providers who help us run the website (hosting, security, analytics)
- Payment providers for donations (they process payment details)
- Email and form tools used to receive and manage enquiries
- Professional advisers (legal, audit) where needed
- Authorities if required by law or to protect safety or rights
We do not sell your personal information.
Cookies
We use essential cookies to make the site work. If we use analytics or marketing cookies, we will ask for consent where required and give you a way to manage cookie preferences.
How long we keep information
We keep personal information only as long as necessary:
- Enquiries: typically retained for a reasonable period to manage follow-ups and records
- Donation and finance records: retained as required by law and accounting rules
- Security logs: retained for a limited period to protect the website
Your rights (UK GDPR)
You may have the right to:
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion (where applicable)
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent (where we rely on it)
- Complain to the UK supervisory authority: the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Contact us
Kilburn Islamic Centre 292-294 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 2DB +44 (0)20 3597 9898