Indian Muslim Education Foundation of North America (IMEFNA)
Website: https://imefna.org/
Last Updated: September 13, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how the Indian Muslim Education Foundation of North America (“IMEFNA,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information when you visit our website at https://imefna.org/, make a donation through our site, or otherwise interact with our online forms.

1. Introduction

We are committed to protecting the privacy of our donors and website visitors. This Policy describes our privacy practices and your choices regarding your information. By using our website or submitting information through our forms, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information: name, email address, and phone number, such as when you submit our contact form;
• Donation information: information provided to our payment platform or bank when you make a donation by card, Zelle, or check (payment card and bank account details are collected and processed directly by those providers, not stored by IMEFNA); and
• Technical information: standard information collected automatically when you visit our website, such as browser type and general usage data (see “Cookies and Analytics” below).

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Acknowledge and record donations, and send donation receipts;
• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form;
• Communicate with our supporters about our programs and initiatives;
• Maintain, operate, and improve our website; and
• Comply with applicable legal and recordkeeping obligations.

4. Donations and Payment Processing

When you donate by credit or debit card, your payment is processed by our third-party online payment platform under that platform’s own privacy policy. When you donate by Zelle, the transfer is processed by your own bank under Zelle’s privacy policy; we ask that you include your email or mailing address in the transfer comments so that we can send you a receipt, and we use that information solely for that purpose. IMEFNA does not collect or store your full payment card or bank account details. We retain records of donations for recordkeeping and acknowledgment purposes.

5. Website Communications

If you provide your email address, we may use it to send you program updates, announcements, and news. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in each email, or by contacting us directly.

6. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Our third-party payment platform provider, solely to process donations on our behalf;
• Professional advisors (such as accountants) as needed for recordkeeping and compliance; and
• Government authorities or other parties, where required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of IMEFNA, our supporters, or others.

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate correctly and to understand how visitors use our site. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights and Choices

You may:

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you;
• Unsubscribe from email communications at any time using the link in each email; and
• Contact us using the information below with any privacy-related questions or requests.

We will respond to verified requests within a reasonable time and in accordance with applicable law.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites and platforms, including our payment platform. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any information.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the date of the most recent changes. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Phone: +1 (614) 537-1360
• Email: hq@imefna.org
• Mailing Address: PO Box 95527, Hoffman Estate, IL 60195-0527
• Website: https://imefna.org/