Last updated: December 07, 2024

Privacy Policy

Introduction
At Afkar Institute, we take the protection of your personal information seriously, viewing it as both a legal obligation and an Islamic ethical duty (amanah). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share information when you engage with our research and educational activities.

Who We Are
Afkar Institute is a community-first research initiative dedicated to developing Islamic intellectual frameworks and fostering thought leadership within the Muslim community. We operate in close collaboration with the Elite Circle (EC) community while maintaining high standards of academic integrity and Islamic ethics.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you engage with our programs, we collect:

  • Name and contact details
  • Professional and educational background
  • Areas of expertise and research interests
  • Islamic studies background
  • Elite Circle (EC) membership details
  • Academic and professional achievements
  • Mentorship preferences and relationships

Research-Related Information

During your participation in our activities, we gather:

  • Research project contributions
  • Academic writings and publications
  • Training program participation records
  • Community engagement activities
  • Progress in intellectual development programs
  • Feedback on programs and initiatives

Technical Information

When you use our digital platforms, our systems automatically collect:

  • Device information (type, operating system)
  • Access times and dates
  • Pages viewed and features used
  • Technical errors encountered

How We Use Your Information

Core Activities

We use your information to:

  • Facilitate research collaborations
  • Match mentors with mentees
  • Develop personalized learning paths
  • Improve our training programs
  • Support academic publishing
  • Build knowledge networks

Program Improvement

We analyze collective data to:

  • Enhance program effectiveness
  • Identify community needs
  • Track intellectual development trends
  • Refine our teaching methods
  • Measure program impact

Information Sharing

Within Our Community

We may share your information with:

  • Research collaborators (with your permission)
  • Academic working groups
  • Mentors and advisors (relevant portions only)
  • Program evaluators

External Sharing

We only share information externally:

  • For academic publications (typically anonymized)
  • With partner institutions (with explicit consent)
  • When required by law
  • To protect legal rights or prevent harm

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access your personal information

Correct inaccurate information

Request copies of your contributions

Control sharing preferences

Withdraw from research projects

Request data deletion (where feasible)

Our Islamic Ethical Framework

As an Islamic institution, we follow these principles in data handling:

Amanah

Trust

We treat your information as a sacred trust, protecting it with the highest standards of security and ethical consideration.

Sidq

Transparency

We maintain complete honesty about how we collect, use, and share your information.

Khususiyyah

Privacy

We respect individual privacy as prescribed in Islamic teachings, sharing information only when necessary and beneficial.

Maslahah

Benefit

We collect and use information only when it serves a clear beneficial purpose for our community and mission.

Adl

Justice

We ensure fair and equitable treatment in all aspects of data handling.

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