Privacy Policy
Last updated: 23 March 2026
1. Introduction
Al-Uloom ("we", "us", or "our") is an online Islamic academy operated by Abdullah Bukhari as a sole proprietorship based in Kerala, India. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website al-uloom.in and use our services.
By using our platform, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our services.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
2.1 Personal Information Provided by You
- Full name
- Email address
- Phone number and WhatsApp number
- Profile photo (optional)
- Date of birth or age (when applicable)
- Payment information (processed securely by Razorpay — we do not store your card/UPI details except given by tutors)
2.3 Automatically Collected Information
- Browser type and version
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Pages visited on our platform
- Cookies and session data (used for authentication and user experience)
3. How We Use Your Information
- To create and manage your account
- To enroll you in courses and tuition classes
- To process payments via Razorpay
- To send you important course updates, class notifications, and announcements via WhatsApp or email
- To track your attendance and learning progress
- To communicate with you for support and inquiries
- To improve our platform and services
- To comply with legal obligations
4. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect or process your data:
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Clerk / Google Auth | Authentication and identity verification | Name, email, profile photo, and session data |
| Razorpay | Payment processing | Name, email, payment details |
| Cloudinary | Image storage | Profile photos, course images |
| Firebase | Push notifications | Device tokens |
| MongoDB Atlas | Database hosting | All user data (servers in Mumbai, India) |
5. Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication (keeping you logged in) and to improve your browsing experience. These are essential cookies required for the platform to function. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features of our platform may not work correctly.
6. Children's Privacy
Al-Uloom provides educational services to students of all ages, including children under 18. We take the privacy of minors seriously. For students under 18 years of age:
- Accounts must be created with the knowledge and consent of a parent or legal guardian.
- Parents/guardians are responsible for supervising their child's use of the platform.
- We collect only the minimum information necessary to provide our educational services.
- Parents/guardians may request access to, modification of, or deletion of their child's data by contacting us.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services. If you request account deletion, we will delete your personal data within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it by law (e.g., payment records for tax compliance).
8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including encrypted data transmission (HTTPS), secure authentication, and access controls. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Your Rights
Under applicable Indian data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Withdraw consent for data processing
- Lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us: