Aafiyaah.com – Privacy & Cookie Policy (Sharia-Compliant)

Effective Date: 10/11/2025
Last Updated:  10/11/2025

At Aafiyaah.com, your privacy is a sacred trust (amānah).
We are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with Islamic ethics and international privacy laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information — and how cookies are used on our site.

1. Our Values and Commitment

Aafiyaah.com operates under the principles of Sharia, emphasizing:

• Respect for privacy (ḥurmah al-khususiyyah)

• Protection of dignity (‘ird)

• Transparency (ṣidq) and trust (amānah)

• Avoidance of harm (ḍarar) and deception (gharar)

We never sell, misuse, or exploit your data.

2. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to operate Aafiyaah.com and provide you with a safe, halal experience.

a. Information You Provide Directly

• Account registration details (name, email, username, gender, country)

• Profile information (biography, interests, halal business links, etc.)

• Messages or posts you share on the platform

• Support requests or feedback

b. Information We Collect Automatically

• Device and browser type

• IP address (for security and fraud prevention)

• Cookies and similar technologies (see Section 8 below)

• Usage data (such as login times, interactions, and preferences)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your data for lawful, ethical, and Sharia-compliant purposes only:

• To create and maintain your account

• To personalize your experience

• To moderate content and ensure compliance with Islamic values

• To improve site performance and user experience

• To communicate updates, security alerts, and support responses

• To prevent fraud, spam, and haram activities

We do not use your information to:

• Promote haram content or products

• Conduct unethical profiling or tracking

• Sell your data to third parties

4. Lawful and Sharia Basis for Processing

We process your data under:

• Your consent, when you register or accept cookies

• Our legitimate interest to provide a safe and ethical community

• Legal obligations, where required by applicable law

• Sharia principles of maslahah (benefit) and amanah (trust)

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We never sell or rent your personal data.
We may share limited information only with:

• Service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, security) under confidentiality agreements

• Sharia advisors (for ethical compliance) if needed

• Law enforcement, only when legally required and Islamically permissible

We ensure that all partners respect your privacy and act in line with our Islamic values.

6. Data Storage and Security

We take privacy and security seriously.
Your information is stored on secure servers using:

• Encryption (at rest and in transit)

• Access control and auditing

• Regular security reviews

We strive to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or tampering, as such actions are violations of trust (khiyānah)in Islam.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

• Access and correct your personal data

• Delete or deactivate your account

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Request a copy of your information

We will honor these requests unless restricted by law or legitimate Sharia-based purposes (e.g., preserving evidence of misconduct).

8. Cookie Policy

a. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device to help Aafiyaah.com function smoothly and securely.

b. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you signed in

• Remember your preferences (e.g., language, display settings)

• Improve website performance

• Protect against fraud and security threats

c. Types of Cookies

1. Essential Cookies: Required for core features (login, security).

2. Performance Cookies: Help us improve the platform (anonymous analytics).

3. Preference Cookies: Remember user settings like language or theme.

4. No Tracking or Advertising Cookies: We do not use third-party tracking or behavioral advertising cookies.

d. Managing Cookies

You can disable or delete cookies anytime in your browser settings.
However, some features may not function properly without them.

9. Retention of Information

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill lawful purposes or as required by law.
When no longer needed, data is deleted securely — fulfilling the Islamic duty to remove unnecessary personal information.

10. Children’s Privacy

Aafiyaah.com does not knowingly collect data from children under 13 years old (or local age of digital consent).
If a child has registered without parental consent, please contact us immediately to remove their account.

11. International Users

If you access Aafiyaah.com from outside our main country of operation, your information may be transferred internationally.
We ensure such transfers comply with Sharia and international privacy standards (e.g., GDPR).

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Legal requirements

• Sharia advisory guidance

• Improvements to our service

You will be notified of significant changes. Continued use after notice means acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or privacy concerns, please contact us:

📧 Email: [privacy@aafiyaah.com]
🌐 Website: [www.aafiyaah.com/contact]
📬 Address: [Insert Business Address]

Declaration

By using Aafiyaah.com, you agree that:

“I understand and accept that my personal information will be handled with transparency, security, and in accordance with Islamic ethics and privacy laws.”