Effective Date: July 14, 2023

Welcome to Buraq Islamic Coin. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information when you use our services.

By using our Services, you accept this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of our Services.

1. Who We Are

Buraq Islamic Coin (“we”, “us”, “our”) is a blockchain-based digital platform operated and headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain. We are governed by Bahraini laws, particularly the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) — Law No. 30 of 2018.

All business activities, communications, and data processing operations are managed from our Bahrain head office.

Our commitment is to safeguard your data in accordance with applicable laws and best international practices.

2. Scope of This Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies when you:

• Visit our website www.buraqislamicdefi.com

• Subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists

• Contact us via email or our online platforms

• Engage with us on social media platforms

• Use any of our digital services or tools

This Policy governs how we handle both personal and non-personal data.

3. What Personal Data Do We Collect?

We collect personal information directly from you, automatically through your interaction with our website, or via authorized third parties.

We may collect the following types of data:

a) Data You Provide to Us:

• Full Name

• Email Address

• Contact Number (if provided)

• Country of Residence

• Subscription preferences

This typically occurs when you:

• Subscribe to newsletters

• Fill out contact forms

• Engage with us for inquiries or feedback

b) Data We Collect Automatically:

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP Address

• Device and Browser Type

• Operating System

• Time Zone and Location (general, non-specific)

• Pages Visited and Time Spent

• Website interaction and clickstream data

We do not collect sensitive information such as biometric data, financial account details, or health information.

4. Why and How Do We Use Your Data?

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

a) Service Delivery and Performance

• To provide you with access to our website and services

• To manage newsletters, subscriptions, and user preferences

• To respond to your inquiries or support requests

b) Communication

• To send important updates, service information, and legal notices

• To send newsletters or marketing communications (only if you consent)

c) Website Analytics and Improvement

• To analyze how users interact with our website

• To monitor website performance, security, and prevent fraud

• To develop and enhance our digital services

d) Compliance with Legal Obligations

• To comply with Bahrain’s laws and regulatory requirements

• To cooperate with authorities when legally required

5. Legal Basis for Processing Your Data

We rely on the following legal grounds under Bahrain PDPL for processing personal data:

• Your Consent: For sending newsletters, marketing, or processing your inquiries

• Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulatory obligations

• Legitimate Interests: For service improvement, security, fraud prevention, and analytics, where your rights do not override our interests

6. How Do We Share Your Data?

We may share your data only in these situations:

a) With Service Providers and Partners

• Email Marketing Platforms

• Web Hosting Services

• Data Analytics Providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

All third parties are contractually bound to protect your data and use it only on our instructions.

b) With Government Authorities

• Only when required by Bahraini law or legal proceedings

We do not sell, lease, or trade your personal data to any third parties for profit.

7. Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and tracking technologies to:

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Understand visitor behavior and preferences

• Provide tailored content and offers

Cookies collect anonymous data and can be controlled by you through browser settings.

8. How Long Do We Keep Your Data?

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purpose for which it was collected

• Comply with legal or regulatory requirements

• Resolve disputes and enforce our policies

Generally, we do not retain your data beyond 6 months after your last interaction, unless required by law. After this period, your data is securely deleted or anonymized.

9. How Do We Protect Your Data?

We employ a combination of technical, administrative, and organizational security measures, including:

• Secure data storage with access controls

• Encrypted transmission of sensitive data

• Regular system and network security audits

• Limited access to authorized personnel only

However, please note that no method of data transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. We strive to protect your data but cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Services are intended for users 18 years of age or older.
We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If we become aware that we have collected data from a minor, we will delete it promptly.

11. Your Rights Under Bahrain PDPL

As a user, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request deletion of your data

• Withdraw consent for data processing

• Object to or restrict certain data processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@buraqislamicdefi.com
We will respond to valid requests in accordance with the PDPL timelines.

12. Do We Transfer Data Outside Bahrain?

We may transfer your data outside Bahrain when using international service providers (e.g., for hosting or analytics).
In such cases, we ensure appropriate legal safeguards are in place, including contractual clauses or compliance with international data protection standards.

13. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time for legal or operational reasons.
Updates will be posted on our website with the revised effective date.
We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

14. Contact Information

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

privacy@buraqislamicdefi.com (Official Privacy Contact)
contact@buraqislamicdefi.com (General Inquiries)

Buraq Islamic Coin
Head Office — Kingdom of Bahrain

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