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Qur’an Recitation & Azaan Competitions – Quran Way Academy

At Quran Way Academy, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information of all participants taking part in our Qur’an Recitation and Azaan Competitions.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following information during registration and participation:

  • Participant name
  • Age and selected category
  • Email address and contact number
  • Video submissions and related content
  • Payment confirmation details (no card or banking details are stored)

2. How We Use Your Information

The information collected is used solely for:

  • Competition registration and verification
  • Reviewing and approving video submissions
  • Publishing approved entries for public viewing and voting
  • Communicating competition updates and results
  • Maintaining competition integrity and fairness

3. Video Content Usage

  • Submitted videos are used only for competition purposes, educational display, and related promotions.
  • Videos will not be sold or shared with third parties for commercial use.
  • Public access is limited to approved entries only.

4. Data Protection

  • We take reasonable measures to protect participant data from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
  • Access to participant information is restricted to authorized competition administrators only.

5. Payment Information

  • Payments are processed through secure third-party payment gateways.
  • Quran Way Academy does not store credit/debit card or banking details on its servers.

6. Third-Party Services

  • We may use trusted third-party services (such as payment gateways and form tools) strictly for competition operations.
  • These services are governed by their own privacy policies.

7. Children’s Privacy

  • For participants under 18 years of age, registration is assumed to be completed with parental or guardian consent.
  • We do not knowingly collect personal information beyond what is required for competition participation.

8. Data Retention

  • Participant information and videos are retained only as long as necessary for competition completion, records, and compliance.
  • Data may be removed upon request after the competition concludes, subject to administrative requirements.

9. Policy Updates

  • Quran Way Academy reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time.
  • Any changes will be posted on the competition website.

10. Consent

By registering and participating in the competition, participants confirm that they have read and agreed to this Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Information

For any privacy-related concerns or requests, please contact:

Quran Way Academy
📧 Email: support@quranwayacademy.com
🌐 Website: https://quranwaycompetitions.com

GDPR & Data Protection Compliance

Quran Way Academy is committed to complying with applicable data protection and privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where relevant.

1. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:

  • Participant consent provided during registration
  • Contractual necessity to conduct and manage the competition
  • Legitimate interest in maintaining fair, transparent, and well-organised competitions

2. Consent

By submitting the registration form and uploading a video, participants (or parents/guardians for minors) explicitly consent to:

  • The collection and processing of personal data
  • The review, moderation, and publication of approved video entries
  • Public viewing and voting of approved competition entries

Consent may be withdrawn at any time by contacting us, subject to competition process limitations.

3. Participant Rights (GDPR Rights)

Participants have the right to:

  • Request access to their personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of personal data after the competition
  • Restrict or object to certain data processing activities
  • Request information on how their data is being used

Requests can be made by contacting us at the email provided below.

4. Data Transfers

Participant data is processed and stored using secure systems.
Where third-party tools are used (such as payment processors or form services), data is handled in accordance with their GDPR-compliant policies.

5. Data Minimisation

We collect only the information necessary to conduct the Qur’an Recitation and Azaan Competitions and do not collect unnecessary or excessive personal data.

6. Complaints

If a participant believes their data protection rights have been violated, they may contact us directly for resolution.