Privacy Notice
Last Updated: April 1, 2025
1. Introduction
Welcome to the Sisters’ side ("Sisters’ Side"). This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you use our Platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
2. Data Controller
Our company acts as the data controller for the personal information collected through this Platform. For any privacy-related inquiries, please contact us at:
sistersside.contact@gmail.com
3. Personal Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal data:
- Account Information: Name, email address, username, password
- Profile Information: Optional profile picture, biographical information
- User-Generated Content: Reviews, ratings, comments, and feedback about mosques
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information, cookies, usage data
- Location Data: General location information to help identify nearby mosques (with your consent)
4. Purposes and Legal Basis for Processing
| Purpose | Personal Data Used | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Account creation and management | Account Information | Contract performance |
| Enabling you to post reviews and ratings | User-Generated Content | Contract performance |
| Improving and personalizing the Platform | Technical Data, Usage Patterns | Legitimate interest |
| Communication about the Platform | Email address | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing communications (if opted in) | Email address | Consent |
| Ensuring compliance with our terms | All data categories | Legitimate interest |
5. Data Sharing and Recipients
We may share your personal data with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who help us operate our Platform (hosting providers, analytics services, etc.)
- Legal Authorities: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation
- New Owners: In case of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets
We do not sell your data to third parties.
6. Data Retention
We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Account Information: For as long as your account remains active, plus 12 months after account closure
- Reviews and Ratings: Will remain on the Platform unless you request their removal or delete your account
- Technical Data: 12 months for analytics and security purposes
7. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data in certain circumstances
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to you or a third party
- Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing
- Rights Related to Automated Decision Making: Not be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sistersside.contact@gmail.com
8. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. These measures include:
- Encryption of personal data where appropriate
- Regular security assessments
- Access controls and authentication procedures
- Staff training on data protection
13. Updates to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. For significant changes, we will notify you through the Platform or via email.
14. How to Complain
If you have concerns about our handling of your personal data, please contact us first. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.