Last updated: July 24, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Ihsaan Home Academy (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit or interact with our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.
1. Who We Are
Website: ihsaanhomeacademy.com
Email: contact (at) ihsaanhomeacademy (dot) com
This website provides content related to Muslim homeschooling, parenting and children’s book reviews.
2. What Data We Collect
We only collect personal data that you voluntarily provide or that is necessary for the functioning of the website.
a) Forms (Powered by Forminator)
We use Forminator to manage forms on this website.
When you fill out any form, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Message or submission details
- PayPal payment (when needed)
- Any additional information you choose to provide
This applies to:
- Contact form
- Advertising / collaboration form
- Free resources submission form
- Mentoring enquiry form
- Guest post submissions
- Book review requests
Form submissions are stored securely within our website system and/or sent to our email for processing.
b) Email Subscriptions (Kit)
If you subscribe to our email list, we collect:
- Your name (if provided)
- Your email address
We use Kit (formerly ConvertKit) as our email marketing platform to:
- Send newsletters
- Share updates, resources, and offers
Your data is stored and processed by Kit in accordance with their Privacy Policy.
You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the link in any email or by contacting us.
c) Comments
When you leave a comment on our blog, we collect:
- Name (or username)
- Email address
- IP address
- Browser user agent (for spam detection)
d) Payments (Support / Book Review Address Redirect Fee)
If you make a payment via PayPal:
- Your payment details are processed securely by PayPal
- We do not store your financial information
We may receive:
- Your name
- Email address
- Payment confirmation details
e) Digital Shop (shop-ihsaanhomeacademy)
If you purchase products from our shop (shop.ihsaanhomeacademy.com):
- Your data is processed separately via our eCommerce platform
- This may include name, email, billing details, and order information
Please refer to the shop’s own Privacy Policy for more details.
f) Automatically Collected Data
We may automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
This helps us improve our website and user experience.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your data to:
- Respond to enquiries and messages
- Process submissions and applications
- Provide requested services (mentoring, reviews, collaborations)
- Send email updates (if subscribed)
- Process payments and support contributions
- Improve our website and content
- Prevent spam and abuse
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We rely on the following lawful bases:
- Consent – when you submit forms or subscribe to emails
- Contract – when you request services (e.g., mentoring or book reviews)
- Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our website
5. Cookies
This website may use cookies to:
- Ensure proper functionality
- Improve user experience
- Support analytics (if applicable)
You can manage cookies through your browser settings.
(If you use analytics tools, they should be disclosed here.)
6. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services, including:
- Kit (ConvertKit) – email marketing and newsletters
- Forminator – form management
- PayPal – payment processing
- Spam protection tools (if applicable)
These providers process your data according to their own privacy policies.
7. Data Sharing
We do not share your personal data except:
- When required by law
- When necessary to provide a service (e.g., payment processing or email delivery)
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary:
- Contact form submissions: up to 12 months
- Email subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Submissions (guest posts, resources, reviews): as long as relevant
- Comments: retained indefinitely unless removal is requested
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request deletion of your data
- Restrict or object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, contact us at: [your email address]
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the UK Information Commissioner’s Office).
10. Data Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your data, including:
- Secure hosting
- SSL encryption (HTTPS)
- Trusted plugins and services
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
11. Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults (parents/guardians).
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Email: contact (at) ihsaanhomeacademy (dot) com
