Last updated: 20- May-2026
Al-Rahmah Community Centre (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy
and handling your personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Data
Protection Act 2018
Who We Are
Al-Rahmah Community Centre is a Scottish Registered Charity (Scottish Charity
Number SC0XXXXX). Our registered address is [Full Address], Glasgow, [Postcode].
We are the data controller for the personal information you provide to us.
What Information We Collect
We may collect the following personal data:
• Contact details: name, email, phone number, postal address
• Donation details: payment method, Gift Aid declarations, donation amount and
frequency
• Madrasah enrolment: child’s name, age, parent/guardian contact details, medical
or special needs information
• Event bookings: name, email, dietary requirements
• Volunteer applications: contact details, references, PVG disclosure information
• Website data: IP address, browser type, pages visited (via cookies — see Cookie
Policy)
Why We Collect Your Data
• To process donations and claim Gift Aid on your behalf
• To administer Madrasah enrolment and ensure child safeguarding
• To send you newsletters and event updates (only with your consent)
• To respond to enquiries
• To meet our legal obligations as a Scottish charity (OSCR reporting, HMRC, etc.)
How We Store and Protect Your Data
Your data is stored securely on encrypted systems and is only accessible to authorised
staff and volunteers who need it to perform their duties. We retain personal data only for
as long as necessary and in accordance with our Data Retention Policy.
Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties. We may share your data with:
• HMRC (for Gift Aid claims)
• OSCR (where required for charity regulation)
• Disclosure Scotland (for volunteer PVG checks)
• Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Email service providers (e.g. Mailchimp) — only for newsletter purposes with
consent
Your Rights Under UK GDPR
• Right of access — request a copy of your personal data
• Right to rectification — correct inaccurate data
• Right to erasure — request deletion of your data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Lead at
privacy@alrahmah.org.uk.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can control
cookies through your browser settings. See our Cookie Policy for full details.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with how we have handled your personal data, please contact us
first at privacy@alrahmah.org.uk. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the
Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): ico.org.uk | 0303 123 1113.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The most current version will
always be posted on our website.