iponder Privacy

At iPonder, we regard your privacy as a sacred trust (amanah).

In all we do, whether curating truth, preserving divine statements, or publishing reflections, we remain conscious of our accountability before Allah.

We commit to transparency, justice, and the responsible handling of all information placed in our care. This page outlines our data practices clearly, as required under global standards of ethics and law.

Overview

This Privacy Policy explains:

• What personal data we collect
• How and why we collect it
• How we store, use, and protect your data
• Your rights and how to exercise them

This applies whether you’re a visitor, reader, or registered member of iPonder.

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What We Collect

Depending on your interaction with the site, we may collect solely for the function of site features:

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Identity Data - Name or profile alias, email address

Usage Data - Page views, links clicked, time on page

Membership Data - Login history, comments.

Technical Data - Device type, browser, OS, screen resolution

Cookies & Tracking - LIMITED Via cookie consent system (see below)

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Cookies & Consent

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences
• Enable secure login
• Improve content relevance
• Analyze traffic (via third-party tools)

We ask for your explicit consent before enabling cookies not essential to site operation. You can modify or withdraw consent at any time using the cave or browser settings.

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How We Use Data

We use your data only:

• To manage your account or newsletter preferences
• To moderate comments or community interactions
• To analyze how the site is used so we can improve
• To comply with applicable laws & ensure site security

We do not sell or rent your data. Ever.

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Third-Party Services

We use a few third-party tools to run the site smoothly. These may access limited data:

• Secure authentication platform (for member access)
• Real-time search and dynamic filtering
• Analytics and performance insights

Each of these services complies with major privacy regulations.

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Data Protection & Compliance

Though iPonder does not operate under any specific national label, we honor:

• The GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
• USA & UK GDPR standards
• Children’s privacy rights (see below)
• Global norms for fairness and protection

We use secure hosting, SSL encryption, and access controls to protect your data.

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Children’s Data

We do not knowingly collect or store personal data from anyone under 13 years old.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child has submitted information, contact us immediately at iponder.co@gmail.com and we will take appropriate action.

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Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access or update your data
• Request deletion of your account
• Withdraw cookie consent
• Request details on how your data is processed
• Lodge a complaint.

To make any of the above requests, email: iponder.co@gmail.com

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Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as needed for:

• Legal or administrative reasons
• Community safety and integrity
• Member access and participation

You can request full deletion at any time.

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Updates to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect legal or technical changes. The date at the top will always show the latest version.

For significant changes, we will notify active members directly or display a notice on the website.

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For any privacy questions, feedback, or requests, please contact:

📧 iponder.co@gmail.com

We will respond within 5–7 business days, inshaAllah.

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