Summary for Parents: At Jamia Quran Academy, we hold your family’s privacy sacred. We never sell personal data, we strictly protect children’s identities under COPPA/GDPR guidelines, and parents retain full control over their account information at all times.
1. Introduction & Overview
Jamia Quran Academy ("we", "our", or "the Academy") is an international online educational institution providing Quranic, Tajweed, and Islamic instruction. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal information obtained through our website (jamiaquran.com) and communication channels.
2. Information We Collect
To provide personalized instruction and academic coordination, we collect the following limited information with explicit parental consent:
- Parent / Guardian Details: Full name, email address, WhatsApp/phone number, country of residence, and preferred timezone.
- Student Information: First name, approximate age, gender, and prior level of Quranic reading (e.g. beginner, Nazra, Hifz).
- Academic Progress: Daily Sabaq records, attendance, Tajweed evaluation notes, and monthly parent reports.
- Billing Information: Transaction receipts and confirmation numbers. We do not store credit card numbers or banking passwords; all payments are processed through secure external providers (PayPal, Remitly, Western Union, direct bank transfers).
3. Children’s Online Privacy (COPPA & GDPR-K Compliance)
A significant portion of our students are minors under 13 years of age. We are committed to strict compliance with the United States Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- We only collect child information with verifiable parental or legal guardian consent.
- Children are never required to share personal social profiles, home addresses, or financial information.
- Parents have the unconditional right to review, update, or request the immediate deletion of their child's records at any time.
- We never sell, trade, or monetize student information to advertisers or third parties.
4. Live Classroom & Screen-Sharing Privacy
Classes are conducted one-to-one via live screen-sharing software (Skype, Zoom, Google Meet):
- No Unauthorized Recordings: Tutors are strictly prohibited from recording audio or video of sessions without prior written parental consent.
- Parental Observation: Parents are warmly welcome and encouraged to observe live sessions at any time without advance notice.
- Professional Conduct: All teachers must adhere to strict Islamic dress codes, ethical demeanor, and our Child Protection Policy.
5. How We Use Your Information
Collected information is used solely for legitimate educational operations:
- Scheduling trial classes and assigning appropriate male or female instructors.
- Delivering weekly lesson updates, attendance notifications, and monthly progress cards.
- Invoicing and receipt issuance for monthly Hadiya.
- Responding to customer support and WhatsApp inquiries.
6. Data Security & Storage
We employ industry-standard encryption protocols (SSL/TLS), restricted access controls, and secure communication channels to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Internal access to student data is limited strictly to authorized academic coordinators and assigned instructors.
7. Third-Party Links & Services
Our site utilizes trusted communication tools such as WhatsApp and Zoom. When you interact with third-party software, their respective privacy policies apply. We recommend reviewing their privacy statements.
8. Contact Our Data Protection Officer
If you have questions, wish to review your student’s file, or request data deletion, please contact our administrative office:
