Introduction
Lancaster Islamic Society (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we handle information you provide to us, particularly when completing our marriage enquiry form.
What Data We Collect
When you complete the marriage enquiry form, we collect:
- Contact details (name, telephone, email)
- Bride and groom details (names, dates of birth, city of residence, religion, citizenship status)
- Information about conversion to Islam (where relevant)
- Family awareness of the proposed marriage
- Technical details (IP address and browser information)
How We Use Your Data
Your data is used for the following purposes:
- To process and respond to your enquiry about conducting a marriage at the mosque
- To contact you regarding your enquiry
- To keep internal records of marriage services provided
Legal Basis
We process your personal data on the basis of your consent and our legitimate interest in providing community religious services.
How We Store and Share Your Data
Your information will be kept securely by Lancaster Islamic Society. It will not be shared with third parties, except where required by law, or with your explicit consent. We are not a registrar service – any certificate issued by us is for Islamic purposes only and not a civil marriage certificate.
Retention
We will keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfil the purpose of your enquiry and to meet our record-keeping obligations.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time (this may affect our ability to proceed with your enquiry)
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact us at:
Lancaster Islamic Society (Masjid al Noor)
7 Dallas Road
Lancaster, UK
Email: info@lancasterisoc.org