Privacy Policy

Global Muslim Treasury
Effective Date: June 26, 2025
Last Updated: June 26, 2025

1. Introduction

Global Muslim Treasury (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.globalmuslimtreasury.org (the “Service”).

We are committed to conducting our operations in accordance with Islamic principles of trust (Amanah), transparency, and ethical conduct.

2. Information We Collect

Global Muslim Treasury does not collect, store, or process any personal data from visitors to our website. We operate as an informational resource without requiring user registration, data collection, or tracking technologies.

We do not use:

  • Contact forms or data collection mechanisms
  • User accounts or registration systems
  • Analytics tracking or cookies
  • Email subscriptions or newsletters
  • Any form of personal data processing

3. How We Use Your Information

Since we do not collect any personal information, we do not use, process, or store any user data. Our website serves as a purely informational resource about Islamic finance principles and practices.

All content on our website is provided for educational purposes without requiring any personal information from visitors.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/POPIA)

Since we do not collect or process any personal data, no legal basis for processing is required. Our website operates without data collection, ensuring full compliance with GDPR, POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), and other privacy regulations.

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Since we do not collect any personal information, we do not share, sell, rent, or disclose any user data to third parties. Our website operates independently without data collection or sharing mechanisms.

6. International Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data during international transfers, including:

  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Binding corporate rules
  • Certification schemes

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • Encryption of sensitive data
  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls and authentication
  • Employee training on data protection
  • Incident response procedures

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Factors affecting retention periods include:

  • The nature of the information
  • Legal and regulatory requirements
  • Our legitimate business interests
  • Your consent and preferences

9. Your Rights

Depending on your location, including under GDPR and POPIA, you may have the following rights:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal information
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
  • Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Objection: Object to certain types of processing
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw previously given consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website. For detailed information about our use of cookies, please refer to our separate Cookies Policy.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

Global Muslim Treasury
Email: info@globalmuslimtreasury.org
Address: 109 Sunny Road, Lakefield, Benoni
Phone: +27 83 626 6504

Data Protection Officer (if applicable):
Email: info@globalmuslimtreasury.org

14. Complaints

If you believe we have not handled your personal information in accordance with this policy, you have the right to file a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.