IMAN Professional Network

1. Introduction

The Ithna-asheri Muslim Association of the Northwest ("IMAN," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our IMAN Professional Network mobile application and website at https://www.iman-wa.pro/ (collectively, the "Service").

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide

• Account Information: Name, email address, professional details
• Profile Information: Professional qualifications, employer, education, skills, LinkedIn profile
• Application Data: Membership application details, sponsor information
• Community Contributions: Posts, comments, forum discussions
• Mentorship Information: Mentor/mentee profiles, requests, and communications
• Communications: Messages sent through our platform

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, app version
• Usage Data: App features used, time spent, interaction patterns
• Location Data: GPS coordinates for prayer times and Qibla direction (when permission granted)
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, access times

2.3 Islamic Feature Data

• Prayer Times: Location data for accurate prayer time calculations
• Qibla Compass: Device compass and magnetometer data
• IMAN Center: Distance and direction calculations to our physical location

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Core Service Provision

• Facilitate professional networking within the Muslim community
• Enable mentorship connections and communications
• Provide accurate Islamic prayer times and Qibla direction
• Manage community events and meetups
• Operate discussion forums and social features

3.2 Account and Security

• Create and manage user accounts
• Authenticate users via magic link email system
• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• Verify membership applications with sponsors

3.3 Communication

• Send important service updates and notifications
• Respond to user inquiries and support requests
• Notify users of mentorship requests and community activities
• Share relevant community announcements

3.4 Service Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve user experience
• Develop new features based on community needs
• Ensure technical performance and reliability
• Conduct research for Islamic feature accuracy

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Within the IMAN Community

• Directory Information: Professional profiles are visible to verified members
• Forum Posts: Public discussions are visible to all community members
• Mentorship Profiles: Available to facilitate mentor-mentee connections
• Event Participation: May be visible to other attendees

4.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third parties who assist in operating our Service:

• Email Services: For magic link authentication and notifications
• Event Platforms: Eventbrite integration for community events
• Analytics Services: To understand and improve user experience
• Technical Support: For app maintenance and security

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or to:

• Comply with legal process or government requests
• Protect the rights, property, or safety of IMAN, users, or others
• Enforce our Terms of Service
• Investigate potential violations or security issues

4.4 We Do Not Sell Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

5.1 Technical Safeguards

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure API authentication with bearer tokens
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

5.2 Account Security

• Magic link authentication for secure, password-free access
• Biometric authentication support (Face ID, Touch ID)
• Session management and automatic logout
• Cookie and session security measures

6. Location Data and Islamic Features

6.1 Location Usage

• Prayer Times: Your location is used to calculate accurate Islamic prayer times
• Qibla Direction: GPS coordinates determine precise direction to Kaaba in Mecca
• IMAN Center: Distance and directions to our physical location in Kirkland, WA
• Precision: Location data is processed locally on your device when possible

6.2 Location Control

• You can deny location access and manually set your location
• Location sharing is optional for prayer time features
• You can disable location services at any time in device settings

7. Your Privacy Rights and Choices

7.1 Access and Control

• Profile Management: Update your professional information at any time
• Privacy Settings: Control visibility of your information to other members
• Communication Preferences: Opt out of non-essential notifications
• Account Deletion: Request complete account and data deletion

7.2 Data Portability

• Request a copy of your personal data in a portable format
• Export your forum posts and community contributions
• Transfer your professional networking connections

7.3 California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (which we don't engage in)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

8. Data Retention

8.1 Active Accounts

• We retain your information while your account is active
• Professional directory information is kept to maintain community connections
• Forum posts and discussions are retained to preserve community knowledge

8.2 Account Deletion

• Upon account deletion, we remove personal identifiers within 30 days
• Some information may be retained for legal compliance or security purposes
• Anonymous usage data may be retained for service improvement

9. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete such information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in the United States. By using our Service, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.

11. Third-Party Links and Services

11.1 External Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11.2 Integrations

• LinkedIn: If you choose to connect your LinkedIn profile
• Apple Maps: For directions to IMAN Center
• Eventbrite: For event registration and management

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes via:

• Email notification to registered users
• In-app notification upon next login
• Prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us:

14. Islamic Privacy Principles

As a Muslim organization, we are committed to upholding Islamic principles of privacy and trust (Amanah). We strive to:

• Protect the dignity and privacy of all community members
• Use information only for legitimate community purposes
• Maintain transparency in our data practices
• Honor the trust placed in us by our community