1. Introduction

The American Quran Institute (“Institute,” “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 visit our website https://americanquraninstitute.com/ and use our services (collectively, the “Website” and “Services”).

By accessing or using our Website or Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with our practices, please do not use our Website or Services.

2. What This Privacy Policy Covers

This Privacy Policy covers how we handle personally identifiable information (“Personal Information”) that we collect when you visit, use, or interact with our Website and Services.

This policy applies only to information collected by The American Quran Institute and does not apply to:

  • Third-party websites or services that we do not own or control

  • Third-party links integrated into our Website

  • Companies or individuals we do not manage or employ

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites or services you visit.

3. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for general audiences, including students. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13 without parental or guardian involvement.

If you are under 13, you should only use our Services with the consent and supervision of a parent or legal guardian.

4. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Register for classes or programs

  • Fill out contact or enrollment forms

  • Request information

  • Subscribe to newsletters

  • Communicate with us by email, phone, or chat

  • Make payments

This information may include:

  • Full name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Mailing address

  • Student name and age (if registering a child)

  • Account login details

  • Payment and billing information

  • Messages or inquiries you send to us

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, such as:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device type

  • Pages visited

  • Time and date of visits

  • Referring website addresses

  • Usage behavior on our Website

This information helps us understand how users interact with our Website and improve performance and user experience.

C. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Recognize your browser

  • Remember your preferences

  • Improve site functionality

  • Analyze Website traffic

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

5. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for purposes such as:

  • Providing and managing classes and educational services

  • Creating and maintaining student accounts

  • Processing registrations and payments

  • Communicating with you about schedules, updates, and services

  • Responding to inquiries and support requests

  • Sending administrative messages and service announcements

  • Sending newsletters or promotional materials (you may opt out anytime)

  • Improving our Website, curriculum, and user experience

  • Maintaining security and preventing fraud

We do not use student learning data for behavioral advertising.

6. How We Share Information

We do not sell or rent your Personal Information. We may share information only in the following limited situations:

Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our Website and Services, such as:

  • Payment processors

  • Hosting providers

  • Scheduling platforms

  • Communication tools

They are authorized to use your information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

  • Comply with laws or legal processes

  • Respond to lawful requests by authorities

  • Protect our rights and property

  • Protect the safety of users or the public

Business Transfers

If The American Quran Institute undergoes a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice if your information becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only as long as necessary to:

  • Provide Services

  • Maintain student records

  • Meet legal and accounting requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce our agreements

If you request account deletion, we will remove or anonymize your Personal Information within a reasonable timeframe, unless we are required to retain it by law.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Access your Personal Information

  • Correct inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Object to certain processing

  • Withdraw consent for communications

You may also opt out of promotional emails at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us directly.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect your Personal Information.

These measures include:

  • Secure hosting environments

  • Encrypted connections (SSL)

  • Restricted access to sensitive data

However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Use of the Website is at your own risk.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites or tools (such as video platforms, payment gateways, or scheduling systems). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties.

Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.

If we make significant changes, we may notify users through:

  • Website notice

  • Email notification

Continued use of our Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your Personal Information, please contact us:

The American Quran Institute
Website: https://americanquraninstitute.com/