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Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Waqf-e-Nau Australia, a department of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia (“we”, “us”, “our”), collects, uses, and discloses your personal information when you use our website at waqfenau.au (the “Website”).

We are committed to protecting your privacy in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs) contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

The words of which the initial letter is capitalized have meanings defined under the following conditions. The following definitions shall have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in singular or in plural.

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy:

  • Waqf-e-Nau Australia refers to the Waqf-e-Nau Department of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia.
  • Website refers to waqfenau.au and all its subdomains.
  • You means the individual accessing or using the Website, or the legal entity on behalf of which such individual is accessing or using the Website.
  • Personal Information means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether the information or opinion is true or not, and whether the information or opinion is recorded in a material form or not.
  • Usage Data refers to data collected automatically when using the Website (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited).
  • Cookies are small files placed on your device by a website, containing details of your browsing history.
  • Service Provider means any natural or legal person who processes data on our behalf.

Who We Are

Waqf-e-Nau Australia is a department of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia, a registered religious organization. We operate the Waqf-e-Nau scheme, which is dedicated to the moral, spiritual, and educational development of young members who have been dedicated for religious service.

Contact Information:

Information We Collect

Types of Information Collected

Personal Information

We may collect the following types of personal information when you interact with our Website:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address
  • Waqf-e-Nau Related Information: If you are a Waqifeen-e-Nau member, we may collect information related to your participation in the scheme, including educational details, career information, and program participation
  • Communication Records: Records of your correspondence with us
  • Event Registration: Information provided when registering for classes, events, or programs

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for our functions and activities.

Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our Website, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website
  • Device information
  • Geographic location (country/city level)

This information is collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

Tracking Technologies and Cookies

We use Cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Website and store certain information. The technologies we use include:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

You can instruct your browser to refuse all Cookies or to indicate when a Cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept Cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly.

How We Use Your Information

We collect and use personal information only for the following lawful purposes:

  • To provide and maintain our Website: Ensuring the Website functions properly and improving user experience
  • To communicate with you: Responding to inquiries, providing information about Waqf-e-Nau programs, events, and activities
  • To administer the Waqf-e-Nau scheme: Managing member records, coordinating educational programs, tracking participation in activities
  • To organize events and classes: Processing registrations for in-person and online classes, seminars, and other events
  • To send newsletters and updates: Providing relevant information to Waqifeen-e-Nau members and the broader community (with consent where required)
  • To comply with legal obligations: Meeting our obligations under Australian law and religious organizational requirements
  • To improve our services: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance our Website and programs

We will not use or disclose your personal information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with your consent or where required or authorized by law.

Disclosure of Your Personal Information

We may share your personal information in the following limited circumstances:

We may disclose your personal information for any purpose with your explicit consent.

We may share your information with:

  • Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia: Our parent organization
  • Local Ahmadiyya chapters: For coordinating local programs and events
  • Central Waqf-e-Nau Department (UK): For international coordination of the Waqf-e-Nau scheme

With Service Providers

We may engage third-party service providers to assist with:

  • Website hosting and maintenance
  • Email communication services
  • Event management platforms
  • Data analytics (anonymized)

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

We may disclose your personal information if required or authorized by law, including:

  • To comply with a legal obligation or court order
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of Waqf-e-Nau Australia, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, or others
  • In connection with legal proceedings or investigations

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected:

  • Active Waqifeen-e-Nau records: Retained while you are an active participant in the scheme
  • Communication records: Retained for 7 years or as required by law
  • Event registration data: Retained for 2 years after the event
  • Usage Data: Retained for 13 months for analytics purposes
  • Cookies: Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies are retained as specified in the cookie settings

When personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to destroy or de-identify it in accordance with Australian Privacy Principles.

Your Privacy Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the following rights:

Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide you with a copy of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions under the Privacy Act.

Right to Correction

You have the right to request correction of your personal information if it is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading. We will take reasonable steps to correct your information.

Right to Deletion

In certain circumstances, you may request the deletion of your personal information. We will consider your request in accordance with our legal obligations and legitimate interests.

Right to Lodge a Complaint

If you believe we have breached the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the right to lodge a complaint with us or with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC):

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within 30 days. There is no charge for making a request, but we may charge a reasonable fee if your request is excessive or manifestly unfounded.

Data Security

The security of your personal information is important to us. We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including:

  • Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption for data transmission
  • Regular security assessments and updates
  • Access controls and authentication measures
  • Staff training on data protection and privacy

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside Australia, including:

  • United Kingdom: For coordination with the Central Waqf-e-Nau Department
  • Other countries: Where our service providers operate

When we transfer your information internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:

  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Ensuring the recipient country has adequate data protection laws
  • Obtaining your consent where required

Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are designed for members of all ages, including children and young people participating in the Waqf-e-Nau scheme.

When collecting personal information about individuals under 18, we:

  • Seek consent from parents or guardians where appropriate
  • Collect only information necessary for the Waqf-e-Nau program
  • Take extra care to protect the privacy and safety of minors
  • Provide age-appropriate privacy information

Parents and guardians have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information about their children by contacting us.

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:

  • Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia (ahmadiyya.org.au)
  • Central Waqf-e-Nau Department (waqfenauintl.org)
  • Educational resources and partner organizations

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when you visit them.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the “Last updated” date at the top of this policy
  • Post the revised policy on our Website
  • Notify you of significant changes via email or a prominent notice on our Website (where appropriate)

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective when posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Waqf-e-Nau Australia

For general privacy inquiries about the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Australia, you may also contact the parent organization.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Australia, specifically the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. For international users, where applicable, we also comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).