Privacy Policy

IslamicASA · Privacy Policy

The Islamic Antiquarian Society of the Americas respects the privacy of visitors, researchers, contributors, and supporters who interact with this website.

This Privacy Policy explains how IslamicASA may collect, use, and protect information submitted through this website, including contact forms, download request forms, email links, and related communications.

Information We Collect

IslamicASA may collect basic information that you voluntarily provide, including your name, email address, message content, and any details submitted through contact or research request forms.

When you request a downloadable document, such as a PDF copy of a historical source, we may collect your name and email address so that we can respond to the request and provide occasional updates regarding IslamicASA research, archival discoveries, publications, and related initiatives.

How We Use Information

Information submitted through this website may be used to:

Respond to inquiries and research-related messages.
Provide requested digital materials or download links.
Send occasional updates about IslamicASA publications, archival projects, and research initiatives.
Improve the website, archive access, and public-facing educational resources.

Email Communications

If you provide your email address through a contact form or download request form, IslamicASA may use it to respond to your submission. If the form states that you may receive occasional updates, your email may also be used for limited IslamicASA communications related to research, archives, publications, and organizational news.

You may request removal from future email communications by contacting IslamicASA at info@islamicasa.org.

Third-Party Form Services

IslamicASA may use third-party services, including Formspree, to process website form submissions. Information submitted through those forms may be handled by the third-party provider according to its own privacy and data-processing policies.

Website Analytics and Technical Data

This website may collect limited technical information through standard web hosting logs or analytics tools. This may include browser type, device information, referring pages, approximate location data, and pages visited. This information is used to understand website performance and improve access to IslamicASA materials.

Information Sharing

IslamicASA does not sell personal information. Information may be shared only when necessary to operate the website, respond to a request, comply with legal obligations, protect the integrity of the site, or support services used to manage communications and form submissions.

Archival and Research Submissions

If you voluntarily submit historical materials, research leads, images, documents, or related information, IslamicASA may review and retain those communications for research, archival, or administrative purposes. Any public use of submitted materials will be handled with appropriate attribution, permissions, or follow-up communication when needed.

Data Retention

IslamicASA may retain submitted information for as long as needed to respond to inquiries, maintain records of research correspondence, manage download requests, or support the organization’s archival mission.

Security

IslamicASA takes reasonable steps to protect submitted information, but no website, email system, or online form service can guarantee complete security. Visitors should avoid submitting sensitive personal, financial, or confidential information through general website forms.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for general educational and research audiences. IslamicASA does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.

Updates to This Policy

IslamicASA may update this Privacy Policy as the website, forms, publications, and archive initiatives develop. The version posted on this page will serve as the current policy.