Privacy Policy

Al-Amin Ethics Institute ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website alaminethics.org or engage with our services.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the site.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

Register for programs or events
Subscribe to our newsletter
Make a donation
Submit an abstract or contact us
Download publications or resources

This information may include:

Name and contact information (email address, phone number, mailing address)
Institutional affiliation and professional information
Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors)
Research interests and academic information

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including information about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and some of the cookies installed on your device. This information is used to improve our website and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
Process registrations, donations, and other transactions
Send you information about programs, events, and publications
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Improve and personalize your experience
Send administrative information and updates
Monitor and analyze usage and trends
Prevent fraudulent transactions and protect against criminal activity

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, hosting services).
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information may be transferred.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Access and Update: You may request access to or correction of your personal information.
Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions in those emails.
Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
Cookies: You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

6. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.