Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 2026
1. Our Commitment
At Ummah Relief Mission (URM), we take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or donate to our causes.
2. Data Encryption & Security
Your data security is our top priority. We use Application-Level Encryption (ALE) with military-grade AES-256 standards.
- Your name, email, and address are encrypted before they reach our database.
- We use "Blind Indexing" to allow for secure data lookup without exposing your raw information.
- Financial transactions are handled securely via Stripe - we never store your full credit card details on our servers.
3. What Information We Collect
We collect information necessary to process your donations and provide Gift Aid claims to HMRC, including:
- Full Name and Title
- Contact Information (Email and Phone)
- Postcode and Home Address (for Gift Aid and verification)
- Donation amounts and frequency
4. Data Retention
As per UK financial and charity regulations, we are required to keep donor records (especially for Gift Aid) for a minimum of 6 years. Rest assured, these records remain encrypted and restricted to authorized personnel only.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about your data or wish to exercise your rights under GDPR, please contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@urmcharity.org.uk.