Muslim Scholars Academy LLC
Effective Date: May 1, 2026
Last Updated: May 1, 2026

1. Introduction
Welcome to Muslim Scholars Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We operate the website muslimscholarsacademy.com and the student portal at portal.muslimscholarsacademy.com (collectively, the “Platform”).
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all users, especially children. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.
By using our Platform, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide to Us
Account registration: Name, email address, and password when a parent or guardian creates an account.
Payment information: Billing details processed securely through our payment processor. We do not store full credit card numbers.
Contact form submissions: Name, email address, and message content when you contact us.
Course enrollment: Which courses a student has enrolled in or completed.
b) Information Collected Automatically
Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation paths.
Device information: Browser type, operating system, and IP address.
Cookies: We use cookies to maintain login sessions and improve user experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

3. Children’s Privacy (COPPA Compliance)
Our courses are designed for children ages 6–12. All accounts must be created by a parent or guardian – we do not allow children to register independently.
We comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA):
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children under 13.
Parents and guardians control all account information on behalf of their children.
We do not display targeted advertising to children.
We do not sell children’s personal information to third parties.
If you believe we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child without parental consent, please contact us immediately at info@muslimscholarsacademy.com and we will delete it promptly.

4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Create and manage your account
Process course enrollments and payments
Deliver course content through the student portal
Respond to your questions and support requests
Send transactional emails (receipts, course access confirmations)
Notify you of new courses or updates (only if you have opted in)
Improve our Platform and course offerings
Comply with legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) to complete transactions securely.
Hosting and infrastructure providers (e.g., Hostinger) that support our Platform.
Email service providers used to send transactional or marketing emails.
Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.
All third-party service providers are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by emailing info@muslimscholarsacademy.com.
Course access records may be retained for up to 12 months following the end of a course access period for support and dispute resolution purposes.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
Access the personal information we hold about you
Correct inaccurate information
Delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (for EU/UK residents)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@muslimscholarsacademy.com.

8. International Users
Muslim Scholars Academy is operated from the United States. If you are accessing our Platform from outside the United States (including from the EU, UK, Malaysia, or elsewhere), please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

9. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

10. Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to external websites (e.g., social media). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Muslim Scholars Academy LLC
Email: info@muslimscholarsacademy.com
Website: muslimscholarsacademy.com