Who we are
Our website address is: https://muslimsinconstruction.uk
Muslims in Construction (MIC) is a community-driven organisation that connects, empowers and supports Muslim professionals across the construction and built environment industries.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.
Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
- Contact details – such as your name, email address and phone number.
- Event registration details – including job title, organisation, dietary preferences, and payment information (for ticketed events).
- Merchandise orders – including delivery details and transaction data.
- Technical information – such as your IP address, browser type and device information collected through cookies or analytics tools.
- Communications – messages sent via our contact forms, email, or social media.
We only collect information necessary for providing our services (such as event registration, merchandise sales, or community updates).
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Process event registrations and ticket purchases
- Manage merchandise orders and deliveries
- Send event reminders, updates and announcements
- Improve our website and user experience
- Respond to enquiries and feedback
- Comply with legal and financial obligations
We do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. Cookies help us remember your preferences, analyse traffic and understand how visitors interact with our content.
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
You can request deletion of your data at any time (see below).
Articles or pages on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, posts, or images).
Embedded content behaves as if the visitor has visited the other website directly.
These external sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.
For event and merchandise transactions, data may be stored for accounting and legal compliance for up to six years.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Withdraw consent for communications
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been violated
To exercise any of these rights, please get in touch with us at:
📧 info@muslimsinconstruction.uk
Data Sharing
We may share your data only with trusted service providers such as:
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe or Mollie)
- Event management platforms
- Email communication systems (e.g., Gmail)
- These providers are contractually obligated to handle your data securely and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
Security
We implement technical and organisational measures to protect your data from unauthorised access, alteration or loss.
However, please note that no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
Updates to This Policy
This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised date.
Last updated: October 2025