Last Updated: 2026

Al Karim Foundation respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of our donors, supporters, volunteers, beneficiaries, website visitors, and community members.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, when it may be shared, and the choices available to you.

1. Information We May Collect

Depending on how you interact with Al Karim Foundation, we may collect information such as:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Mailing or billing address
  • Donation amount and donation history
  • Payment-related transaction information
  • Volunteer or event registration information
  • Information submitted through contact or assistance forms
  • Communications you send to us
  • Website usage information
  • IP address, browser type, device type, and similar technical information
  • Communication and marketing preferences

Where necessary for a specific charitable program, we may request additional information required to evaluate eligibility or administer assistance.

We aim to collect only information reasonably necessary for the applicable purpose.

2. Payment Information

When you make an online donation, payment information may be processed by an authorized third-party payment processor.

Al Karim Foundation may not directly store complete credit card or debit card numbers. Payment providers maintain their own security and privacy practices.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use information collected through our website or programs to:

  • Process and acknowledge donations
  • Provide donation receipts
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Administer charitable programs
  • Process volunteer applications
  • Coordinate events and community activities
  • Communicate with donors and supporters
  • Send Foundation news and program updates
  • Maintain organizational and financial records
  • Improve our website and services
  • Protect against fraud, misuse, or security threats
  • Meet legal, regulatory, accounting, and reporting obligations

4. Donor Privacy

Al Karim Foundation respects the confidentiality of our donors.

We do not sell donor personal information to third parties.

We do not sell, rent, or trade donor lists for commercial marketing purposes.

Donor information may be shared with trusted service providers only when reasonably necessary to process donations, provide services, maintain records, operate our website, or comply with legal obligations.

5. Public Recognition of Donors

With appropriate permission, Al Karim Foundation may recognize donors, sponsors, partners, or supporters publicly through its website, events, reports, social media, or promotional materials.

Donors who prefer to remain anonymous may request that their name not be publicly disclosed.

6. Information About Beneficiaries

Information concerning individuals or families receiving charitable assistance may be treated with additional sensitivity.

We seek to limit access to beneficiary information to individuals who reasonably require it for program administration, verification, reporting, or other legitimate charitable purposes.

Stories, photographs, videos, or identifying information involving beneficiaries will be handled according to applicable permissions, organizational policies, and legal requirements.

7. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences
  • Understand website traffic
  • Analyze website performance
  • Improve visitor experience
  • Support security
  • Measure campaigns and communications

Your browser may allow you to block or delete cookies. Some website functions may not operate correctly if certain cookies are disabled.

8. Analytics

We may use website analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our website.

These services may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location, browser type, device information, referral source, and website activity.

This information helps us improve our website and understand how supporters find and interact with Al Karim Foundation.

9. Email and Text Communications

If you provide your email address or telephone number, we may contact you regarding donations, programs, events, volunteer opportunities, charitable campaigns, or other Foundation activities where appropriate.

You may unsubscribe from promotional email communications by using the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages or by contacting us.

Transactional communications, such as donation confirmations or responses to your inquiries, may still be sent when necessary.

10. How We Share Information

We may share limited information with trusted organizations or service providers that assist us with services such as:

  • Donation processing
  • Website hosting
  • Email communications
  • Accounting
  • Information technology
  • Event management
  • Data storage
  • Analytics
  • Professional services

These organizations receive information only as reasonably necessary to perform their services.

We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, regulatory obligation, government request, fraud investigation, or when necessary to protect the rights, safety, property, or security of Al Karim Foundation or others.

11. We Do Not Sell Personal Information

Al Karim Foundation does not sell personal information for monetary consideration.

We also do not sell donor information or donor lists to commercial organizations.

12. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

13. Data Retention

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected
  • Maintain donation and accounting records
  • Administer programs
  • Meet tax, legal, regulatory, or reporting obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Protect the Foundation’s legitimate interests

14. Children’s Privacy

Our general website is not intended to knowingly collect personal information directly from young children without appropriate parental, guardian, or legally required authorization.

Because some Al Karim Foundation charitable or educational programs may benefit children, information relating to minors may sometimes be collected through a parent, legal guardian, authorized representative, school, program, or other appropriate channel.

Such information will be handled with additional care and used for legitimate charitable or program-related purposes.

15. Your Privacy Choices

Depending on applicable law and the nature of your relationship with Al Karim Foundation, you may request to:

  • Review certain personal information we maintain about you
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Update your contact information
  • Unsubscribe from promotional communications
  • Request deletion of certain information where legally permitted
  • Ask questions regarding how your information is being used

Some information may need to be retained for legal, accounting, tax, security, or charitable recordkeeping requirements.

16. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties.

Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies, and Al Karim Foundation is not responsible for the privacy or security practices of external websites.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically as our programs, website, technologies, or legal obligations change.

Any updates will be posted on this page along with a revised “Last Updated” date.

18. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information, please contact:

Al Karim Foundation
Email: raheelaalkarim@ymail.com
Phone: (630)540-8106
Website: alkarimfoundation.org