Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
Bentonville Islamic Center ("BIC", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website bic-ar.org.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, and phone number when you contact us or submit forms
- Donation Information: When you make a donation, your payment is processed securely through our third-party payment processor (Zeffy). We do not store your credit card information.
- Usage Data: Anonymous information about how you use our website, including pages visited and time spent
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and requests
- Process donations and send receipts
- Send you updates about our programs and events (with your consent)
- Improve our website and services
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services:
- Zeffy: For secure donation processing
- Formspree: For contact form submissions
- Google Maps: For displaying our location
- Masjidal: For displaying prayer times
Each of these services has their own privacy policies governing how they handle your data.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information
- Opt out of marketing communications
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, though this may limit some functionality.
Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:
Bentonville Islamic Center
Email: bicnwa@gmail.com
Phone: (479) 385-6242